Watch Subways on the Sun's Full KEXP In-Studio Performance November 28, 2018

The full Subways on the Sun KEXP in-studio performance is online now. Watch the band perform four songs from their new album Capsize which is out everywhere now.

American Opera Announces Winter Tour November 16, 2018

East coasters, rejoice! America Opera is headed on tour this winter and he's coming your way. Check out the dates, make your plans to catch a show, and RSVP on Facebook.

11/18 - New York, NY - Arlene’s Grocery
11/28 - Jamaica Plain, MA - The Midway Cafe
11/29 - Brattleboro, VT - The Stone Church
11/30 - Salem, MA - Gulu Gulu Cafe
12/1 - Philadelphia, PA - Wrong Turn House
12/2 - Washington, DC - Dangerous Pies
12/3 - Baltimore, MD - Teavolve
12/4 - Richmond, VA - The Camel
12/5 - Awendaw, SC - Awendaw Green
12/6 - Asheville, NC - The French Broad
12/7 - Greenville, SC - Smiley’s Acoustic Cafe
12/10 - Jacksonville, FL - Bold City Circuit
12/11- Miami, FL - Churchill’s Pub
12/12 - St. Augustine, FL - Sarbez
12/13 - Tampa, FL - Red Light Cafe
12/14 - Okaloosa Island, FL - Dome Home
12/15 - Charleston, SC - The Sparrow
12/16 - Charlotte, NC - Evening Muse
12/17 - Charlotte, NC - Evening Muse
12/23 - Saginaw, MI - Hamilton St. Pub
12/30 - New York, NY - The Map Room (Bowery Electric)

New Demons EP "Made In The USA" Coming 10/19. Listen to the New Song "Lever" at Revolver. October 15, 2018

We’re dropping a brand new 2-song EP from Demons entitled Made In The USA this Friday, October 19th/ Listen to the premiere of the scorcher "Lever" (mixed by Nathan Hussey of All Get Out) which Revolver calls "a six-minute trip through hell and back" and catch them on tour this month to FEST later this month!

Tour Dates:

10.25 - Tallahassee, FL - The Wilbury (Pre-Fest 4)
10.26 - Jacksonville, FL - Jack Rabbits w/ Thunderpussy
10.27 - FEST
10.28 - Carborro, NC - Cat’s Cradle Backstage w/ Lemuria, Bethlehem Steel

New Subways on the Sun Album "Capsize" Available Now! September 21, 2018

Subways on the Sun's new album Capsize is available now on limited edition vinyl and at digital outlets everywhere! Get it here. Capsize is a collection of songs which showcases a fresh artistic trajectory, and follows our collective struggle to accept the passage of time and identify the voices in our lives that are worth listening to.

It’s immediately evident as anthemic opener "Just To Be With You" channels the heart racing spirit of Muse, with a riff-heavy synth-forward energy that rips through the whole record. Each song is a unique statement, drawing fluidly from each member’s influences. This comes across clearly in the Mew-inspired "Tongues," combining jangly telecaster riffs and dirty-as-hell basslines. Remnants of early Jimmy Eat World shine through both on the album’s title track, "Capsize," and "Time’s Not Long," while "I’m an Island" features lush textures and ethereal vocals akin to The Cure or Death Cab for Cutie. The longing for time to connect and create before our story is over flows through us all. Capsize invites us to embrace that reality, and discover our own ways to stay afloat.

Watch the new Subways on the Sun "Know It All" Lyric Video September 14, 2018

The new album from Subways on the Sun Capsize comes out everywhere next Friday. Watch the lyric video for the song "Know It All" and get an instant download of three new songs now when you pre-order the album on limited edition vinyl here!

Frontman Erick Newbill says, "'Know It All' sums up a lot of what we were processing internally as we wrote songs for this album. While not isolated to this point in history, we live in a time where people are so polarized, convinced that what they think or feel is the only possible path. We are surrounded by strong opinions from individuals and groups that are unwilling to waver, most of us even being guilty of this ourselves at times. None of us truly know it all, and could benefit greatly from taking more time to listen to each other and find common ground instead of trying to drown each other out."

American Opera Announces Fall Tour Dates September 4, 2018

American Opera, the creation of Brooklyn via Saginaw, Michigan singer-songwriter John Bee, has announced new fall tour dates. Check out a full list of dates below and for tickets and more info, visit americanopera.net.

Subways on the Sun Premiere New Single "Just To Be With You" at PopMatters August 28, 2018

Listen to the new Subways on the Sun song "Just To Be With You" which PopMatters calls "powerful, guitar-driven pop that recalls the best of early Jimmy Eat World, Mew, and Muse." The song comes from the band's new album Capsize which will be available everywhere on September 21st. Pre-order the album on limited edition vinyl to get an instant download of two songs now!

Shy, Low European Tour This October! August 14, 2018

Shy, Low is headed to Europe for the first time ever this October. If you live there, you should be very, very excited. Make your plans to go to a show and take a few friends with you.

10/5 - Paris, FR - Supersonic
10/6 - Aalst, BE - Cirque Mistic
10/7 - Liege, BE - La Zone
10/8 - Cologne, DE - Tsunami Club
10/9 - Leipzig, DE - Topper House
10/10 - Leipzig, DE - Kulturecafe
10/11 - Liberec - CZ - A—
10/12 - Prague, CZ - Bike Jesus
10/13 - Brno, CZ - Bajkazyl Brno
10/14 - Vienna, AT - Coco Bar
10/15 - Munich, DE - Import Export
10/16 - Kempten, DE - Jugendhaus Kempten
10/17 - Karlsruhe, DE - Help
10/18 - Zürich, Switzerland - Help
10/19 - Vevey, CH - Le Bout Du Monde
10/20 - Lyon, FR - Le Farmer
10/21 - Bordeaux, FR - La Voute
10/22 - Orleans, FR - Le 108

Honey and Salt Premiere "Oyster" Music Video at The Alternative! Catch Them On Tour Now! August 8, 2018

Earlier this year, we self-titled album from Austin, Texas' math rock masters, Honey and Salt, and the album has been met with high praise -- not only for its impressive demonstration of musicianship and songwriting, but also for its socially conscious lyrics that explore the challenges of an individual trying to make an impact in the face of our dark political climate. Today, we're excited to premiere the new music video for the song "Oyster" at The Alternative.

If you're in the midwest, don't miss the band on tour all this month!

8/8 - Denton, TX - Backyard on Bell
8/9 - St. Louis, MO - The Firebird
8/10 - Chicago, IL - D.C. Torium
8/15 - Memphis, TN - Sounds Good Memphis
8/16 - Monroe, LA - Sal’s Saloon
8/17 - Austin, TX - Beerland
8/24 - Austin, TX - Barracuda

Spartan Summer Mega Sale! Save 30% Off Everything Through the End of August! August 4, 2018

The annual Spartan Summer Sale is going on now! Take 30% off just about everything through the end of August when you use the discount code SUMMER18. Plus, we’ll even throw in free stuff with every order, so you can't lose! As always, your support is what keeps us going and we can’t thank you enough for that. Happy shopping!

New Subways on the Sun Album "Capsize" Out September 21st! New Music Video and Pre-orders Available Now! August 1, 2018

Seattle, WA indie rockers Subways on the Sun will release their sophomore album Capsize on September 21st and we're beyond excited to premiere the new music video for the song "Hope You Like Getting Old" today with KEXP. The album is available for pre-order now on limited edition vinyl and at digital outlets everywhere here and all pre-orders include an instant download of the new single. Additionally, the digital single is available now on Spotify, Apple Music, and all other streaming outlets now.

While the band set sail with its shimmering guitar-pop debut The Honeymoon Stagecoach in 2013, Capsize, steers a course into grittier territory. Capsize is a collection of songs which showcases a fresh artistic trajectory, and follows our collective struggle to accept the passage of time and identify the voices in our lives that are worth listening to. And it’s immediately evident as anthemic opener “Just To Be With You” channels the heart racing spirit of Muse, with a riff-heavy synth-forward energy that rips through the whole record.

Each song to be a unique statement, drawing fluidly from each member’s influences. This comes across clearly in the Mew-inspired “Tongues,” combining jangly telecaster riffs and dirty-as-hell basslines. Remnants of early Jimmy Eat World shine through both on the album’s title track, “Capsize,” and “Time’s Not Long,” while “I’m an Island” features lush textures and ethereal vocals akin to The Cure or Death Cab for Cutie.

Welcome Seattle's Subways on the Sun to the Spartan Family! July 24, 2018

We're excited to announce that we've signed the Seattle indie rockers Subways on the Sun and will be releasing the band's sophomore album Capsize on September 21st on LP/Digital. Additionally, today marks the official re-release of the 2013 debut album The Honeymoon Stagecoach which is available as a free download on the Spartan website and Bandcamp and on all streaming services here.

Subways on the Sun brings an informed and fresh perspective to northwest indie rock. With The Honeymoon Stagecoach, the band "crafted an immaculately-arranged and satisfying debut album that pays homage to both their hometown and the decade in which it became ground zero for rock" (The Fire Note). Haunting rhythms and glistening guitar hooks propel the album forward, bound together by contagious pop melodies. The album sees the band effortlessly merging the dark groove of Silversun Pickups, power pop of The Posies, and tongue-in-cheek quirk of Built to Spill and Blur to create a cohesive debut that impresses and inspires.

Vocalist/guitarist Erick Newbill says:

Being able to announce a release date is so exciting for us because the wait is over both for us and our fans. We encountered a number of setbacks between The Honeymoon Stagecoach and Capsize, and it ended up taking us a lot longer to finish the new album than we’d planned. We cannot wait to get the songs out there.

And as band that is used to doing everything ourselves, joining forces with Spartan Records means that the music will reach so many more people than before. John Frazier is a long time friend and ally and we can’t think of a better label to be working with. As a fan, I’ve kept my eye out for the latest releases from Spartan because the catalog has always been so varied and impressive, and I’m thrilled to have Capsize released on the label.

Look for a new song off the band's upcoming release Capsize on August 1st to coincide with the launch of pre-orders and more!