Following the global success of their 28th studio album MAD!, legendary duo Ron and Russell Mael of Sparks present their first EP in their illustrious career: MADDER!. "Not wanting the Mad!ness to end and buoyed by the phenomenal reaction to MAD!, we made a hasty but intense retreat to the studio to record a Sparks first: an EP," the band shares. "MADDER!, a four-song companion piece to the album, is for everyone who isn't yet MAD! enough. We hope these new songs will take you to an even MADDER! place."

• Artist: Sparks
• Format: Vinyl
• Release Type: EP
• Genre: Pop
• Label: Transgressive Records

1. Porcupine
2. Fantasize
3. Mess Up
4. They

The lead single "Porcupine" features a captivating organ riff and powerful guitar-driven choruses, with Russell crooning, "She's a porcupine"—a metaphor ripe for interpretation. The EP continues in the innovative spirit of MAD!, which received universal acclaim, including five-star reviews from Record Collector and the Daily Telegraph, who hailed it as "The gold standard for left field pop." Sparks' recent European tour, celebrated for its dynamic energy and rich storytelling, has further solidified their status as pioneers of avant-garde pop.

• Audio: Stereo

Formed in Los Angeles in 1971, Sparks—led by the visionary Mael brothers—have consistently pushed musical boundaries across five decades, influencing generations with their theatrical style, lyrical wit, and genre-defying sound.

• Rave reviews including 5 stars from Record Collector: "...further proof of genius"
• Daily Telegraph: "The gold standard for left field pop"
• Louder Than War: "a hundred minutes of energetic, thrilling pop songs spanning half a century"
• Classic Rock Magazine: "Wit, pathos and brutality....a hugely thrilling injection of joy and power"