Emerging Cork band Sparkle have released their new single, Too Strung Up. We asked them the BIG questions . . .
Speaking about the track, the band say, "This song is about trying to leave someone who is addictive and poisonous. They are narcissistic in character and they are a master manipulator. It's about going around in circles without being able to escape. You are blinded by love".
Sparkle feature Caroline Bailey (lead vocal), who was also a contestant on RTÉ’s Last Singer Standing, Jen Bowler (acoustic guitar/backing vocals), Dave Bowman (drums/percussion), Ian Carey (bass) and Tadgh Sheehan (lead guitar).
Tell us three things about yourself?
Sparkle are a female-fronted pop-rock band based in East Cork.
We have performed at the Jerry Fish tent at Electric picnic three times.
We have just released our debut EP called Long Way Home, which is available on all music platforms
How would you describe your music?
We are an upbeat pop rock band with an infectious catchy and unique sound.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Kelly Clarkson, Pink, Celine Dion, The Cranberries, Picture This.
What was the first gig you ever went to and the first record you ever bought/downloaded?
Westlife was the first gig we ever went to and the first tape I bought was Boyzone.
What’s your favourite song right now?
Easy on Me by Adele.
Favourite lyric of all time?
The chorus of Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls. "And I don’t want the world to see me because I don’t think that they’d understand, Well, everything’s made to be broken, I just want you to know who I am".
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life what would it be?
Maniac 2000 by Mark McCabe.
Where can people find your music/more information?
You can find Sparkle on all of our social media, our twitter and Instagram are @Sparklebandcork and our music is available on all major streaming platforms.
