ManhattanSideProject is the solo work of David Klyman, a Philadelphia-based musician, audio engineer, and member of the Tiny Engines’ band Restorations.  Klyman has toured extensively for over 20 years and his first forays into production go way back to making “radio shows” on lo-fi mono cassette decks.  ManhattanSideProject is Klyman’s ever adapting vehicle for experimentation, combining analog and emerging digital technologies.

Spring Garden Records follows up its debut release just three weeks later with Philadelphia-based R&B trio Aviance’s new full-length album It’s Aviance.

Aviance is the all female “Bad Girls of R&B”, Beyyond, Dominque Nicole and D-Day Da Rappa. It’s Aviance is the group’s second full-length album, but first with the new line-up; D-Day’s zany lyrics and rapping abilities have upped the dynamics and enhanced the group’s already energetic output.

Amari’s debut EP That One is also the first release on the newly minted Spring Garden Records. Amari is Shanice Manley: artist, producer and songwriter, Philadelphia born and raised.

Amari began singing and taking piano lessons at the age of four, and started producing her own instrumental productions at the age of fourteen. She was inspired by her grandmother who studied opera and performed in gospel choirs across the Philadelphia region. Her love for harmonies and experimenting with a diverse sonic palette keeps her focused in the studio. Amari previously received musical training as a student on scholarship at Settlement Music School, and studies piano performance and music production at the Community College of Philadelphia.