Sparkle are a five-piece pop/rock band based in Cork, Ireland. They consist of Caroline Bailey (Lead Vocal), Jen Bowler (Acoustic Guitar/Backing Vocals), Dave Bowman (Drums/Percussion), Ian Carey (Bass) and Tadgh Sheehan (Lead Guitar).
The female fronted outfit have developed a melodic yet fierce and engaging sound. They like to set the bar higher by incorporating a wide range of influences into their music to stand out from the crowd.
The band originally started out as a duo making videos online. In 2017, one of their first covers - Ed Sheeran’s ‘Castle on The Hill’ - went viral on Facebook and gained them radio support from Cork’s 96fm.
The band have graced the stages of Whelans, Electric Picnic, National Concert Hall, Dublin Pride, Cork Pride which allowed them to perform alongside acts such as Kodaline, Gavin James and Stephanie Rainey. They also performed at The Outing festival in Co. Clare where they were spotted by Japanese company Trend Micro and landed a gig in Tokyo to perform at their Sko Awards.
They have supported acts such as Ryan O’Shaughnessy, Niamh Kavanagh and Johnny Logan to name a few.
The band are currently at work on their upcoming debut studio EP.
Sparkle are unique because of the interplay between Caroline and Jen, who both do an excellent job fronting the band and fill up the room with passion, charisma and undeniable energy.
Their live performance is captivating, with the group being able to connect with the audience in a personal way.
For fans of: The Cranberries, The Coronas, Fleetwood Mac, Ed Sheeran, Paramore.
The band take these influences and blend them to create their distinctive and unforgettable sound.
With previous support from RTE 2FM, RTE 2XM, IMRO, Shannonside FM, HotPress, Planet Radio, Cork’s 96fm and Cork’s Red FM to name a few, Sparkle are definitely a band to keep all eyes and ears on.
Following on from the success of their previous single ‘Mistake’, Cork Native’s Sparkle are back with yet another energetic anthem titled ‘Too Strung Up’.
Speaking about the track, the band state that: “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”.
The track is a pop/rock anthem with powerful vocals, energetic drum fills, catchy chorus and an electrifying guitar solo. A great follow up from their successful previous release ‘Mistake’, the band are now back with their next biggest thing ‘Too Strung Up’ which prove that they are set to reach new heights in 2022.
'Mistake' is Sparkle’s third release from their debut EP titled Long Way Home.
The track is a feel-good break up anthem with a pop/rock sound and is literally about learning from your past heartbreaks, making the single a very relatable one to listeners.
It is about learning you are better off without this person that drains you of all your energy and trust.
It is about moving on with your life after a bad break up.
‘Long Way Home’ had previous support from Jennifer Zamperelli
at RTE 2FM, the track also gained support from Cork’s Red FM.