Joe Sparks, the Berkeley graduate and multi-instrumentalist, combines sophistication and immediacy in his new project. By self-producing the album and playing every instrument himself, Sparks cultivates a unique sound driven by complex melodic rhythms and transcendent tonal energy. Today, Sparks shares “Nice Little Refrain,” a high-octane, catchy, meta-examination of what a song can be. Combining witty lyrics and an intense mix, Sparks seeks […]

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