Spartan Records

Spartan Records is a boutique independent record label headquartered in Seattle, WA. Currently home to American Opera • Secret Stuff • Shy, Low • Square Peg Round Hole • Barren Womb • Young Fox and more. For more information, visit spartanrecords.com.

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Watch American Opera's amazing animated music video for "Jack Pine" from the new album "Small Victories." Get it now on limited edition LP, CD, and digital outlets everywhere! http://www.2lin.cc/smallvictories

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The absolutely stunning debut full-length album from American Opera "Small Victories" is available now. Get it on limited edition LP, CD, or at digital outlets everywhere!

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While we patiently await the arrival of American Opera's debut album Small Victories this Friday, watch a live performance of the title track filmed this past April at Fischer Hall in Frankenmuth, MI. Filmed and edited by Alex Mixter at Hound Lab Films.

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Surprise! Shy, Low will release a brand new EP entitled "Burning Day" on July 7th and they're hitting the road this summer! Stay tuned for new music later this week and catch them on tour if they're coming to a city near you! 07.07 - Columbus, OH @ Spacebar 07.08 - Detroit, MI @ New Dodge Lounge 07.09 - Rockford, IL @ Malort Mansion 07.10 - Milwaukee, WI @ Quarters Rock 'n Roll Palace 07.11 - St. Louis, MO @ The Sinkhole 07.12 - Louisville, KY @ The Cure Lounge 07.13 - Cincinnati, OH @ Golden Mean Arts

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American Opera debut the new single "Sidewalks."

American Opera's debut full-length album Small Victories comes out next Friday, June 30th and we've teamed up with Chorus.fm to premiere the new song "Sidewalks." Watch the brilliant animated lyric video and pre-order the album on limited edition vinyl, CD, or at iTunes to get an immediate download of the song "Monsters Among Men."

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Miss the premiere of American Opera's new song yesterday? Never fear. Watch the lyric video for the title track from the upcoming album Small Victories which comes out June 30th!. Pre-order your copy on limited edition vinyl, CD, or on iTunes to get an instant download of the song "Monsters Among Men."

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Premiere: Celebrate “Small Victories” with American Opera

There’s something about indie folk that makes you so damn happy, and the latest song from American Opera is no exception.

American Opera is the creation of Brooklyn-via-Michigan singer-songwriter John Bee. The debut album "Small Victories" will be released on June 30th and we're premiering the title track today exclusively at idobi Radio. Pre-order the album on limited edition vinyl, CD, or on iTunes to get an instant download of the song "Monsters Among Men."

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American Opera Releases New Track “Monsters Among Men” Off Debut Album 'Small Victories'

We’re so excited to release the debut full-length album from American Opera, “Small Victories,” on June 30th. Stream the song “Monsters Among Men” at Paste Magazine and get an instant download of the song when you pre-order the album CD/LP/Digital at the Spartan store, Bandcamp, or on iTunes.

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American Opera’s debut album "Small Victories" will officially be released on June 30th. Stay tuned for a brand new song and pre-orders launching this Friday!

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Philly Alt Rockers KISKA Release New Single, “Demagogue”

Kiska teamed up with esteemed producer J. Robbins (Jawbox, Burning Airlines) on their new politically-charged single "Demagogue." Listen to the premiere at Paste Magazine!

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We’re so excited to officially welcome American Opera to the Spartan family!  American Opera is the brainchild of NYC singer-songwriter John Bee and we'll be releasing his debut album Small Victories later this Spring.  Stay tuned for new music and more info soon and catch American Opera this week at SXSW, on tour this Spring with Carter Hulsey, and at Bledfest this May!

American Opera has toured the U.S. and Canada as both a solo act and with a full band, playing shows with the likes of The Avett Brothers, Josh Ritter, Cursive, Murder By Death, Owen, and William Elliott Whitmore, as well as featured performances at SXSW and the Vans Warped Tour. Praise for American Opera:

"If there is any hope for the future of acoustic folk music, it lies within the chest (or brain) of John Bee." — MidwestAXN "John Bee has already displayed the kind of musical chops veterans of his genre hope to possess." — Under The Gun Review

Tour Dates (w/ Carter Hulsey) 3/17 - SXSW - Stephen F’s Bar - Austin, TX 3/22 - Walnut Room - Denver, CO 
 3/23 - The Rusty Needle - Hutchinson, KS 
 3/24 - The Whiskey House - Ankeny, IA 
 3/25 - The Tank Room - Kansas City, MO 
 3/26 - TBA - St. Louis, MO 
 3/27 - The Warming House - Minneapolis, MN 
3/28 - Crescendo Music Bar & Cafe - Madison, WI 
 3/29 - Shank Hall - Milwaukee, WI 
 3/30 - The Wire - Chicago, IL 
 3/31 - Robin Theater - Lansing, MI 
 4/01 - Fischer Hall - Frankenmuth, MI 
 4/02 - Mahall's Locker Room - Lakewood, OH 
 4/03 - Club Cafe - Pittsburgh, PA 
 4/04 - The 4th Street Bar - Mansfield, OH 
 4/06 - The Basement - Nashville, TN 
 4/07 - Embers Venue - Rensselaer, IN 
 4/08 - Fountain Square Brewery - Indianapolis, IN 5/21 - Bledfest - Howell, MI Follow American Opera on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and head to the official website for additional info!

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Square Peg Round Hole is hitting the road in support of their latest album Juniper this Spring. Don't miss your chance to catch their amazing live show in some cities they’ll be playing for the first time ever!​​

3.08 - Richmond, VA - The Sound of Music 3.10 - Nashville, TN - The High Watt 3.11 - Atlanta, GA - Vinyl At Center Stage 3.16 - Austin, TX - The Hideout - SXSW 3.21 - Chicago, IL - The Empty Bottle 3.22 - Chicago, IL - Audiotree 3.23 - Indianapolis, IN - Fountain Square Brewing Co. 3.24 - Cincinnati, OH - Golden Mean Arts 3.31 - Philadelphia, PA - Ortlieb’s 4.01 - Brooklyn, NY - National Sawdust 4.22 - Boston, MA - The Record Company 4.23 - Providence, RI - Wilbury Theatre Group

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Pittsburgh indie rockers Young Fox are streaming a new lyric video for "Slow Burn" (featuring Stephen Christian of Anberlin) here. The track appears on their upcoming debut album Sky Beats Gold which will be released everywhere on March 10th.

In a recent review of the album, Alternative Press raved: "Young Fox are firing on all cylinders. A rich brew of instruments led by airy yet powerful vocals that transport the listener on a reflective and brooding lyrical journey from start to finish." Pre-order Sky Beats Gold on limited edition vinyl at the Spartan store or on iTunes. All pre-orders include instant downloads of the tracks “Sometimes the Monsters Win” and “Slow Burn."

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Our good friend Stephen Christian of Anberlin / Anchor & Braille laid down amazing guest vocals on  Young Fox's new single "Slow Burn." Listen to the exclusive premiere at Alternative Press and pre-order the band's upcoming album "Sky Beats Gold" on limited edition vinyl at spartanrecords.com or digitally at iTunes to get an immediate download of two songs now!

• Listen:  http://spr.tn/yfslowburn

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Young Fox stack new single with Anberlin’s Stephen Christian—exclusive - Features - Alternative Press

Listen to the new Young Fox song "Slow Burn" featuring guest vocals by Stephen Christian from Anberlin at Alternative Press. The band's debut album "Sky Beats Gold" will be released March 10th. Pre-order the album on limited edition vinyl or iTunes to get an instant download of two songs now!

• Pre-order at Spartan: http://spr.tn/skybeatsgold • Pre-order at iTunes: http://smarturl.it/skybeatsgold

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Today, we stand in solidarity with Bandcamp and over 400 artists and labels to donate all profits from our sales to the ACLU Nationwide.

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The debut full-length album from Pittsburgh's Young Fox comes out March 10th! Watch the lyric video for the new song "Sometimes the Monsters Win" and pre-order the album on limited edition LP/digital to get a download of the song now.

• Pre-order at Spartan • Pre-order at Bandcamp