Will Sparks
High-velocity Melbourne bounce with heavy offbeat bass and aggressive synth stabs. Pure peak-time energy for festivals, gyms, and late-night warehouse floors.
High-velocity Melbourne bounce with heavy offbeat bass and aggressive synth stabs. Pure peak-time energy for festivals, gyms, and late-night warehouse floors.
Will Sparks delivers a relentless, high-octane sound that defined the Melbourne bounce movement. It is characterized by a signature 'offbeat' bassline that creates a physical sense of lift and drop, paired with sharp, percussive synth leads that cut through any mix. The music feels like a shot of pure adrenaline, designed specifically to command large crowds and high-intensity environments.
What sets Sparks apart is his evolution from the bouncy, horn-heavy sounds of the early 2010s into a darker, more industrial-influenced techno-bounce hybrid. His production is unapologetically loud, utilizing heavy compression and maximalist layering to ensure every kick drum hits with maximum impact. It is music that prioritizes momentum and physical reaction over subtle melody.
For those new to the sound, 'Ah Yeah' is the essential starting point to understand the bounce foundation, while his more recent work like 'Annihilate' showcases his shift toward a heavier, more aggressive techno aesthetic. It is the go-to soundtrack for when you need to turn a room into a riot.
William James "Will" Sparks (born 15 March 1993) is an Australian DJ and music producer from Melbourne, Australia, who is best known for his 2013 single "Bring It Back" with Joel Fletcher and his 2014 single "Ah Yeah So What!" featuring Wiley and Elen Levon. He attended Camberwell High School and Caulfield Grammar in Melbourne, but dropped out at the end of year 11 to pursue a musical career. His debut EP, Another Land, was released in Australia and debuted at number 35 in December 2014. Sparks has toured America, Europe and Asia and played at festivals such as TomorrowWorld, Tomorrowland, Stereosonic and Future Music Festival. He was named the No. 1 Australian DJ in 2014. In January 2014, Will Sparks partnered with electronic music lifestyle brand Electric Family to produce a collaboration bracelet for which 100% of the proceeds are donated to Beyond Blue, a company that is working to reduce the impact of anxiety, depression and suicide in the community by raising awareness and understanding, empowering people to seek help, and supporting recovery, management and resilience. In May 2014, Sparks embarked on a month long European tour. He has continued to tour Europe every year until 2020. From August until November 2014, Sparks alongside Timmy Trumpet and Joel Fletcher toured North America as part of their Bounce Bus Tour. Following the tour he returned home for a homecoming tour. In September 2017, the video Spinnin' Records produced for Sparks' song called "Take Me" was discovered to consist almost entirely of footage from award-winning and Oscar-nominated animated short film "Requiem for Romance" Spinnin' Records did not seek permission to use visuals from the creators of the film, including animator Jonathan Ng. While Ng's takedown notice of the YouTube clips of the music video succeeded, Spinnin' Records continued to use images from Ng's video on their website and publicity material. Ng is exploring legal options against Spinnin' Records. Sparks claimed he had no knowledge of the alleged copyright, as he only produced the music for the accompanying video.
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