Agent Sparks was an American
indie pop
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band formed in early 2005 when two former band mates from
Audiovent
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decided they wanted to continue making music. Members include Benjamin Einziger (lead vocals, guitar), Stephanie Eitel (lead vocals, keyboard, percussion), Paul Fried (bass, vocals), and George Purviance (drums, vocals).
They released their first EP entitled ''Not So Merry'' in September 2005.
This EP included, "It's Not My Time," "Choke," and "So Long Darlings." On June 20, 2006 they released their first full-length album ''Red Rover.''
Both their EP and full length were produced by Ben's brother and Paul's stepbrother,
Incubus
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guitarist
Michael Einziger.
The band later went on to tour with bands
Thirty Seconds to Mars
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and
Veruca Salt
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. After releasing their debut full-length album, ''Red Rover'' in 2006, and embarking on a cross-country tour with
Hoobastank
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, the band broke up.
Discography
Studio albums
* ''Red Rover'' (2006)
EPs
* ''Not So Merry'' (2005)
References
External links
Agent Sparkson
Myspace
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Musical groups established in 2005
Indie pop groups from California
Entertainers from Calabasas, California
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