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New Six Going On Seven Album "Human Tears" Out Now

Emerging from Boston’s mid-90s post-hardcore and emo underground, Six Going On Seven always existed slightly outside the lines. On Human Tears, they step even further into their own world, drawing deeply from the atmosphere and emotional reach of 1980s art rock, new wave, synth-pop, and prog-pop. Not as a costume or a detour, but as a full immersion. This is a streamlined, intentional record. Lush without excess. Melodic, moody, and direct. Songs that move quickly but leave an imprint. Human Tears balances intimacy with scale, pairing the band’s long-standing emotional honesty with textures that feel lifted from another era, then reshaped...

Welcome Six Going On Seven to the Spartan Family! Brand New Album Out This Fall!

Emerging in the vibrant mid‑90s indie and emo scene, Six Going On Seven carved out a legacy defined by raw passion and evolving artistry. Formed in 1994 by singer/bassist Josh English, guitarist James Bransford, and drummer Will Bartlett, the band quickly earned the reputation of being a “band’s band”—a trusted influence on contemporaries and future generations alike. Drawing inspiration from the urgency of Fugazi, the introspection of Jawbreaker, and the melodic charm of Elvis Costello, they crafted a sound that was as fiercely energetic as it was heartfelt. Over the course of their eight‑year journey, Six Going On Seven released...