Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s led by vocalist, guitarist and founder Art Alexakis, are currently making their way across Australia on their Sparkle and Fade 30th Anniversary Tour.
The Everblack Podcast caught up with Art Alexakis from Everclear at Miami Marketta on the Gold Coast to talk about their current Australian tour, the long-standing support from Aussie fans, and the band’s rise from early breakthrough moments to platinum success. Art reflects on the impact of Sparkle and Fade, the story behind its iconic cover, the influence of the ’90s rock era, and staying true to his own sound. He also gives an update on Everclear’s next album and the upcoming 30th anniversary remastered edition of Sparkle and Fade with bonus tracks.
Watch/listen to the interview here:
Everclear’s platinum-selling, major-label debut album, had a massive impact in 1995 with its chart-topping hit “Santa Monica,” making Everclear a household name and catapulting the band into the masses. The acclaimed collection – also featuring the singles “Heroin Girl” and “Heartspark Dollarsign” – has been hailed as “a must have for any fan of pop-punk” (Punknews) and “a tough, melodic set of gnarled post-punk hard rock” (AllMusic), with The Rolling Stone Album Guide declaring, “Sparkle and Fade was everything a radio-ready rock record should be: explosive, soul-searching, belligerent.
“Sparkle and Fade was not the first album I had made, but it was the album I had wanted to make my whole life. It changed everything for me and Everclear,” shares Alexakis. “Because of its success and lasting impact, this band has survived and prospered for three decades, and this tour celebrating Sparkle and Fade is another way of us saying ‘thank you’ to all of the incredible fans – old and new. We’re excited to bring this tour to Australia. In addition to all the hits and fan favorites, we’re going to pretty much play the whole album through the course of the show to commemorate this 30th anniversary. If you are a fan of this record, you do not want to miss this tour!”
Don’t miss Everclear on their Sparkle and Fade 30th Anniversary Australian National Tour remaining dates:
Wednesday December 10 – Freo Social | Fremantle WA
Thursday December 11 – The Carine | Duncraig WA
Friday December 12 – Magnet House | Perth WA
Saturday December 13 – The Gov | Adelade SA
For tickets & more info, head to www.everclearmusic.com/tour
