"Community Flips", from Philadelphia-based writer, producer, and DJ, John Morrison, is a love letter to sampling in the creative process. All samples utilized in Community Flips were sourced from sounds created by Community College of Philadelphia students and faculty, and Spring Garden Records artists. Throughout 2023 and 2024, jam sessions were recorded in the Spring Garden Records studio, along with an online portal that allowed individuals to upload raw ideas, sounds, demos, and voice notes to be used for the project. As samples came in, Morrison went to work chopping them up and digging

Vertical Current presents "A Vertical Current Christmas" EP, five unique interpretations on Christmas classics. Fronted by Christopher Michael Stevens (trumpet), Spring Garden Records' 2024-2025 Artist-in-Residence, Vertical Current is one of Philadelphia's premiere jazz fusion bands. On a "Vertical Current Christmas" they are joined by guest vocalists Chartel (Joy to the World) and Shaylah J. Stevens (Hark the Herald Angels Sing).

The EP is sure to provide an exciting soundtrack to any Christmas gathering and will be a welcome addition to your holiday shuffle playlists.

Vertical Current is:

Vocalist and composer Ruth Naomi Floyd has been at the forefront of creating music dedicated to vocal jazz settings that express theology, history, and justice. In her Spring Garden Records debut, Floyd contextually points to the past by drawing from the life, mission, and sacrifice of Octavius Valentine Catto, an educator, intellectual, and civil rights activist who was martyred on Election Day 1871 in Philadelphia while working for African Americans' voting rights. Floyd's new body of musical works is not just a reflection of Catto's message and actions but a powerful statement that offers a

June Rodriguez compiles an EP of deep dark progressive house rollers for late nights at the club.  On "Beyond the Door", Rodriguez incorporates familiar afro tribal themes along with fresh punchy rhythms.  Stitching productions together, Rodriguez stresses consistent energy through layering of raw elements, skipping over the obvious drops associated with modern EDM.

Enjoy the journey into the realm of house and go "Beyond the Door".

KYL IX drops another gem in "Promise You Won't Change", the Philadelphia artist's second single.

YokoRsh's debut EP "End to the Empire" merges various styles of rock music into an engaging listen filled with political discourse and meaningful lyrics. STES' vocals flip from emo singing to tear out screams fluidly with the passion of an artist who is deeply engaged with their words. Joey Jones (guitar), Tim Patton (bass) and Tyler Green (drums) provide YokoRsh's sonic backbone.

A strong debut from Philly's newest rock outfit.

Put on a Show is the debut single from Philly artist KYL IX. It features a verse from fellow Philadelphian, Taylor Made, and showcases the artist's unique writing and production that feels both at home in the club and the afterparty.

Welcome to the scene KYL IX.

June Rodriguez delivers a rolling progressive house banger in "Sacred". Chanting vocals blend with layers of delayed melodies and a hypnotic percussive pattern to create some of the Philly producer's most accomplished music to date.

Sean Danger Smith returns with another upbeat indie anthem in "Song's That Bad".

Somebody Like You's debut EP "Just For Today" showcases artist and producer Jack Steinman's introspective songwriting and hybrid production style. Somebody Like You's productions blend acoustic guitars and lofi drums with foundsounds and walls of distortion. Steinman's vocals hum along in layers, often providing a drone that sits inside the music, with lyrics that are meaningful and reflective. 

We are so excited for Somebody Like You to join Spring Garden Records.