Sparkadia sets sights onEurope and UK

Wed 30th Jan, 2008 in International News

Sparkadia are set to embark upon a huge tour of Europe and the UK with American stars Jimmy Eat World. The 21-date tour precedes the release of their debut album Postcards on May 31 through Ivy League Records.

The Sydney four-piece write modern pop songs that combine the dazzling melodies of mainman Alex Burnett with a cinematic, expensive production – grown from a diet of Scott Walker, Lee Hazelwood and Burt Bacharach.

Their singles – œMorning Light’ and – œAnimals’ have become radio favourites, while Sparkadia’s live shows highlight their talent for combining the energy and precision of band favourites The Pretenders and Doves, with hints of Echo And The Bunnymen and Prefab Sprout.

Sparkadia’s eagerly anticipated debut album Postcards was recorded at London’s Miloco Studios with producer Ben Hillier ( Blur, Depeche Mode, The Horrors ) at the helm, and will be released by Ark Recordings in the UK, where they’re already creating a huge buzz.
– œAnimals’, the band’s current digital single in Australia, is being spun on Radio 1 by influential DJs Colin Murray and Zane Lowe.

January 30 – Grosse Freiheit, Hamburg Germany
January 31 – Huxleys, Berlin Germany
February 2 – Ringlokschuppen, Bielefeld Germany
February 3 – Vega, Copenhagen Denmark
February 4 – Rockerfeller, Oslo Norway
February 5 – Debaser, Stockholm Sweden
February 7 – Aladin, Bremen Germany
February 8 – Paradisom Amsterdam Netherlands
February 9 – Muffathalle, Munich Germany
February 10 – Gasometer, Vienna Austria
February 12 – Musicdrome, Milan Italy
February 13 – Xtra, Zurich Switzerland
February 14 – Schlachthof, Wiesbaden Germany
February 15 – Lensaal, Nnberg Germany
February 17 – Guildhall, Southampton UK
February 18 – Brixton Academy, London UK
February 19 – Birmingham Academy, Birmingham UK
February 20 – Manchester Academy, Manchester UK
February 22 – Leeds University, Leeds UK

Postcards is out May 31 through Ivy League Records.