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Young Fox stack new single with Anberlin's Stephen Christian—exclusive

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s Young Fox are nearing the debut album delivery of Sky Beats Gold, an atmospheric, moody, rock album at its core. West coast indie Spartan Records (Ourlives, Sullivan, Schematic, Mae, more) will release it to the world on March 10, 2017. AltPress have hand-picked “Slow Burn” to exclusively premiere here, partly due to a […]

Secret Stuff bring emo to the desert in new video—exclusive

For an emo trio, Nashville, Tennessee's Secret Stuff aren't afraid to turn up and crush a few choruses on “I Knew You So Briefly, You Dead Soap Dog.” We're exclusively premiering its music video, shot on tour in the American desert and culled from their This Is Fine EP which Spartan Records released back in January. They've since […]

Trespassers (Spartan Records) inhabit an old barn for "Thereafter" (APTV exclusive)

Photo: Brandon Courtright Syracuse, New York's Trespassers are sharing their new music video for “Thereafter” exclusively with APTV. The boys brought their emo-rock vibes to an abandoned barn in Erie, Pennsylvania for the shoot. “Thereafter” was released on their Rival Glass EP earlier this year on Spartan Records, which is available online along with t-shirts and beanies. Read more: Trespassers hit […]

Demons (Mae guitarist) join Spartan Records

Virginia Beach's Demons have signed with Spartan Records for the release of their debut EP, Great Dismal, which is due out June 16. The six-track effort is available for pre-order now.  Demons are headed by longtime Mae guitarist Zach Gehring. “Over the years it's just been a nagging desire. I'd dismiss it for periods of time, but then it […]

NYVES (Demon Hunter, ex-Project 86) sign with Spartan Records for debut LP

NYVES (pronounced Knives) the new project from Ryan Clark (Demon Hunter) and Randy Torres (ex-Project 86), have signed with Spartan Records for the release of their debut album, Anxiety, which is due out June 23.  To coincide with their signing announcement, the duo have premiered a music video for the LP's lead single, “Return,” which you can watch […]

Trespassers (Spartan Records) stream new 'Rival Glass' EP

Syracuse, NY's Trespassers are streaming their newly released Rival Glass EP, which can be heard below on Bandcamp. AltPress previously premiered “Dead End” from the effort, a song featuring like-minded guest vocals from Daisyhead's Michael Roe. There are a slew of ordering options available directly from Spartan Records, and it's also on iTunes. March tour dates […]

Unifier join Spartan Records for new EP

North Carolina's Unifier have signed a deal with Spartan Records and will release a new EP, titled Gutted, on March 24.  Listen: Sullivan, Schematic, Shy, Low, Trespassers, the Foxery, Over The Ocean, more on Christmas album “Our new EP is about reinvention, both as individuals and a band, and we wanted the title Gutted to reflect that—but with […]

Sullivan, Schematic, Shy, Low, Trespassers, the Foxery, Over The Ocean, more on Christmas album

Spartan Records have released a full stream of Homesick: A Spartan Records Christmas Album, which is available for digital download from the label's web store, or complimentary with any physical purchase during the month of December. Let us know your favorite cover in the comments! Here's a YouTube playlist followed by its track listing (in order): 1. […]

Trespassers sign to Spartan Records, re-release debut EP

Syracuse, NY-based alternative emo rockers Trespassers have signed with Spartan Records (Sullivan, Mae, Waypoint, States), who have re-released the band's debut EP, No Turning Back. “We wanted these songs to hit heavier than anything we’d ever written,” says guitarist Matt Travers of the material.  “Once the music began to take shape, we knew that thematically the EP […]

The Foxery - Unless

The Foxery Unless Well, here's an album that takes some time to figure out, Louisville, Kentucky-based post-hardcore/progressive emo sextet the Foxery have put out one dense, thick and largely great debut full-length. In vibe it conjures up Coheed And Cambria's ambition, but the sound is more rooted in mid-’90s emo; sometimes the songs sit somewhere […]

Sullivan reunite; announce first album in seven years

After a seven year hiatus, North Carolina natives Sullivan have officially returned and signed to Spartan Records for the release of their brand new album, Heavy Is The Head. The record is set for release on October 28 with additionally details, such as artwork, track listing and pre-orders, will be revealed soon. You can check out what vocalist Brooks Paschal […]

Daisyhead release "I Couldn't Face You" lyric video

Nashville rockers Daisyhead have released a lyric video for the title track of their debut EP, I Couldn’t Face You, which is out Nov. 5 on Spartan Records. They'll celebrate at home with a stacked record release show supporting Balance And Composure, Better Off and Courtesy Drop on Nov. 7 at The End. Check out the single below!

Waypoint release "Solus" lyric video

Waypoint have posted a lyric video for “Solus.” The band's new EP is due out this fall via Spartan Records. Fans can download the track on iTunes now. Check out the lyric video below and tell us what you think!

Waypoint sign to Spartan Records, release new single

Waypoint have signed to Spartan Records. The band's new EP is set to be released this fall. A new single titled, “Solus,” can be streamed below. The track is available for download on iTunes now. In addition, fans can check out a teaser for the EP below. Tell us what you think!

Shy, Low stream new song, "Absence"

Shy, Low have debuted a new song titled, “Absence.” The band's upcoming album, Binary Opposition, is set to be released on June 25 via Spartan Records. Fans can purchase the album through digital retailers and on 12″ vinyl. Pre-orders for the vinyl edition are on sale here. Stream the track below and let us know […]

Shy, Low sign with Spartan Records, stream new single "Presence"

Richmond, VA’s Shy, Low have signed on with Seattle-based indie label Spartan Records. Their Binary Opposition EP will be released digitally and on 12-inch vinyl (with download) on June 25. The downloads will include a bonus song (“Voyager”) bringing the effort to 34 minutes over three tracks. You can stream EP opener “Presence” below.

Song Premiere: Over The Ocean, "God In My Own Image"

Over The Ocean are set to release their new album, Be Given To The Soil, exclusively on gatefold double vinyl on Spartan Records April 2. Below, you can stream “God In My Own Image,” the second song released from the record, and if you like what you hear, you can pre-order the vinyl now.