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Tuesday, April 22, 2008
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We are in the process of writing....
Hello all,
In case you are concerned about our lack of activity these last few weeks fear not, we are simply taking a little time out to write and to expand our sound.
Our latest songs show some development and we look forward to beiong able to showcase them to you in the near future.
Stay interested. All our love.
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Wednesday, March 05, 2008
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PLAYLISTED ON NEW YORK RADIO
Dark Sparks have been playlisted on New York Radio station WEXT.
We received an email from station boss Chris Wienk after he heard Red Skies and our tracks were added to rotations in February.
If you live in the USA – Listen out for us!!! XX
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ACE REVIEW IN 247 MAGAZINE - ’dissonance and grandeur...’
Blood Petrol Fire has earned another rave review, this time in top new music mag 24-7. Praising our winning combination of dissonance and grandeur they say 'let's hope they retain these fine qualities when the majors come knocking'.
Read the full review below XX
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ONES TO WATCH IN GERMAN PRESS
Dark Sparks have been picked up by the German press and marked out as 'Ones to Watch' on hip website www.indie-rock-bands.com. The writers predict that it will not be long before we pick up a record contract. Let's hope they are right! A rough translation is below. If any of our Germans fans can do better you would be most welcome!!! XXX
"The DARK SPARKS begin from derby, England. Leigh and Adam Greenwood, Simon Green and Rich Kightley make the utmost catchy music together. This one also has reminded of The Cure eighties. In any case it will be no longer a before a record contract will swim ashore. Two Songs already have to be purchased at iTunes and answer to MySpace. They are already the new hot tip in England after playing with the Blood Red Shoes. How chance wants it are the Dark Sparks to the support here, and might provide new fans once again so. Anspieltipp is being Bullet in The Eye without question. The whole force comes from Leigh Greenwoods voice most intensively here."
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Den Anfang machen die DARK SPARKS aus Derby, England. Zusammen machen Leigh und Adam Greenwood, Simon Green und Rich Kightley äußerst eingängigen
80er Jahre Rock der auch an The Cure erinnern lässt. Auf alle Fälle wird es nicht mehr lange dauern bis da ein Plattenvertrag an Land schwimmen wird. Zwei Ihrer
Songs sind bereits bei iTunes käuflich zu erwerben und auf MySpace zu hören. In England sind sie bereits der neue Geheimtipp nachdem die Blood Red Shoes mittlerweile
durchgestartet sind. Wie es der Zufall so will sind die Dark Sparks dort zu lande der Support und dürfte nochmal für einen kräftigen Fanzuwuchs sorgen. Anspieltipp ist
ohne Frage Bullet In The Eye sein. Hier kommt die ganze Wucht von Leigh Greenwoods Stimme am intensivsten rüber.
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BLOOD PETROL FIRE PRAISED BY ROOM THIRTEEN
Blood Petrol Fire has received an excellent 10 out of 13 rating from music website Room Thirteen. Read the Review here. http://www.roomthirteen.com/cgi-bin/cd_view.cgi?CDID=7539 BLOOD PETROL FIRE/BULLET IN THE EYE Upon first listening to this track, it sounds like the lads had been working long and hard for a long time. It was a shock to me that they had only formed in January 2007!
The track opens on a high note, with electrics pounding and sparks flying. But it quickly calms being much more focused on its aim; to make people dance and have a blast. As I listened, I found myself not really getting the lyrics, until I read them. 'Blood Petrol Fire' is a track, which seems to be about a car accident, and the effects that such an experience can have. When knowing this, I found I had to listen to it again and I am glad I did.
With a second listen I had much more appreciation for the indie rock vocals and accompanying instrumentals. I am not sure why, but listening to the song for a second time gave me a higher sense of admiration and appreciation for the song. 2008 is going to be a year of more great music and talented musicians bringing what they got to the table. Dark Sparks has a lot to offer.
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Sunday, January 13, 2008
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BLOOD RED SHOES SUPPORT
Dark Sparks have been invited to support Blood Red Shoes on the Sheffield leg of their current UK tour.
The 14+ show will take place at the Leadmill on January 31st.
Discount tickets are available for just £5. To order email here
14 Jan - The Wardwick, DERBY
16 Jan - The Cell, LINCOLN (Club Indiependence)
18 Jan - Trinity, HARROW (Giddy Stratospheres)
23 Jan - West Street Live, SHEFFIELD
29 Jan - Susumi, DERBY (with Out From Animals) Email for tickets
31 Jan - Leadmill, SHEFFIELD (with BLOOD RED SHOES) Email for tickets
07 Feb - Monkey Run, RIPLEY (Out the Box Club)
12 Feb - Catch, LONDON (with the Bad Robots)
15 Feb - Bar None, NOTTINGHAM (Fire in the Disco) w/ The Voom Blooms
23 Feb - The Face Bar, READING (with Out From Animals)
24 Feb - The Loft, NOTTINGHAM (Melody Market)
28 Feb - Bar Amp, MANCHESTER (Designer Magazine) FREE
08 Mar - Cardigan Arms, LEEDS
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ACOUSTIC SESSION ON SHEFFIELD RADIO - THE ALTERNATIVE HOUR
Dark Sparks have been invited to perform a special acoustic session on The Alternative Hour in Sheffield this Thursday (Jan 17).
Leigh and Adam will be performing three songs together with an interview between 6-7pm.
You can listen live here or download the podcast after the event by going here
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SLOTS WITH T4 FINALISTS THE BAD ROBOTS & OUT FROM ANIMALS
Dark Sparks are set to play a number of live shows with T4 Mobile Act Unsigned finalists The Bad Robots and Out From Animals. The gigs take place in London, Derby and Reading and fans are advised to contact the band here for tickets. For a full list of gig dates go here
14 Jan - The Wardwick, DERBY
16 Jan - The Cell, LINCOLN (Club Indiependence)
18 Jan - Trinity, HARROW (Giddy Stratospheres)
23 Jan - West Street Live, SHEFFIELD
29 Jan - Susumi, DERBY (with Out From Animals) Email for tickets
31 Jan - Leadmill, SHEFFIELD (with BLOOD RED SHOES) Email for tickets
07 Feb - Monkey Run, RIPLEY (Out the Box Club)
12 Feb - Catch, LONDON (with the Bad Robots)
15 Feb - Bar None, NOTTINGHAM (Fire in the Disco) w/ The Voom Blooms
23 Feb - The Face Bar, READING (with Out From Animals)
24 Feb - The Loft, NOTTINGHAM (Melody Market)
28 Feb - Bar Amp, MANCHESTER (Designer Magazine) FREE
08 Mar - Cardigan Arms, LEEDS
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Tuesday, December 18, 2007
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DARK SPARKS FEATURED BY ‘ROCK SELLOUT’!!!
Wonderful and popular music blog 'Rock Sellout' has introduced its readers to the joys of Dark Sparks. They have written a rather lovely introductory piece that can be read here
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BULLET IN THE EYE ON PHANTOM POWER COMPILATION
Bullet in the Eye has been chosen to appear on a compilation by Sheffield indie label Phantom Power Records. The compilation showcases some of the hottest new bands around and can be bought from here
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