Spartan Records

We’ve all worked with that guy.
The one who thinks he’s got it all figured out.
Until the cracks begin to show.

You know exactly who we’re talking about.

Watch Criteria’s new video for “Lean Out.”

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Spartan Records

84 Tigers' new music video for “Two Rivers” is out now. Featuring guest vocals by Rocky Votolato, the song is a tribute to the memory of Travis of Small Brown Bike, weaving in his words and spirit. Watch it now.

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Spartan Records

Criteria's new single "You Maketh Me" is streaming everywhere now. It's a song about hope, empowerment, and the people who lift you up when things feel heavy.

Listen and pre-order the new album SEIZE! now: orcd.co/youmakethme

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Spartan Records

We’re proud to welcome Omaha’s CRITERIA to the Spartan family!

Formed by Stephen Pedersen following his departure from Cursive, Criteria have always existed between melody and weight, control and collapse, moving only when there was something real enough to justify it.

Their new album SEIZE!, the band’s first new record in over five years, is a pristinely heavy document shaped by endings, change, and the urgency to capture life while it’s still unfolding.

Watch the music video for “You Maketh Me” and pre-order SEIZE! on limited edition vinyl or as part of an exclusive t-shirt bundle, including an EU exclusive variant via Thirty Something Records and UK pre-orders through Devil Dog Distro.

Pre-order now: spr.tn/criteria

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Spartan Records

It’s been over 25 years since they did this, and seeing Six Going On Seven holding a brand new record again finally makes it real. "Human Tears" is available now, and there are very limited quantities of the Iridescent Green variant left. Thank you for being here, and grab one while you can. spr.tn/6GO7

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Spartan Records

2025 was a big year for Spartan.

Ten releases. These are records we fought for, stressed over, and put our whole hearts into. Each one took a ton out of us in the best way. We’re proud of what we accomplished in 2025, and thankful to every artist who trusted us and all of you who listened and supported along the way.

Here’s our 2025 year in review.

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1 month ago | [YT] | 5

Spartan Records

Six Going On Seven’s first new album in over twenty years, “Human Tears, is out now!

Emerging from Boston’s 90s post-hardcore and emo underground, the band returns with a record that fully immerses itself in the atmosphere of 1980s art rock, new wave, synth-pop, and prog-pop, filtered through the emotional honesty of their 90s roots.

Stream the album everywhere now and pick up the limited edition vinyl and exclusive t-shirt bundles while supplies last. orcd.co/humantears

3 months ago | [YT] | 1

Spartan Records

After well over a decade out of print, two cornerstone Burning Airlines albums are finally back. We’re excited to partner with our friends at Thirty Something Records to present US-exclusive Spartan vinyl variants of "Mission: Control!" and '"Identikit," each limited to 100 copies and available for pre-order now. Shipping in March. spr.tn/burningairlines

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3 months ago | [YT] | 5

Spartan Records

Six Going On Seven’s new single “National Sin” is streaming everywhere now. A tribute to a significant love, holding reverence and regret in equal measure. The band’s first new album in over twenty years, "Human Tears," arrives next Friday, January 9th. Pre-order the limited edition vinyl or get the album as part of an exclusive new t-shirt bundle. orcd.co/nationalsin

3 months ago | [YT] | 0

Spartan Records

Six Going On Seven’s new single “King Tide” is premiering now. It comes from the band’s upcoming album “Human Tears,” their first new album in over 25 years. The song reflects on past lives that feel more like fiction than memory and the characters we become, outgrow, and learn to let go of. Listen now and pre-order the limited edition vinyl and exclusive new t-shirt bundle while they last. spr.tn/6GO7

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