Eleny Shai keeps the first Friday releases coming in the form of "Mango"!

In “Mango,” Eleny Shai captures the warmth of returning home: not just to a place, but to a feeling. Blending soft Caribbean imagery with intimate storytelling, the song paints the beach as more than a destination: it becomes a space of communion, where time slows down and connection with loved ones takes center stage.

Through bilingual lyrics and a laid-back, sea-soaked rhythm, “Mango” reflects on the simple yet profound moments shared with family and friends—laughter under palm trees, the sound of waves, and the

Christopher Michael Stevens pulls in an all-star line-up of musicians and producers for "From Then Til Now: The Remixes, Vol. 1"! 

The Philadelphia-based producer, trumpeter and composer follows up his score for "Becoming American: Philadelphia's Story", with a return look at his debut Spring Garden Records release, pulling in Philly heavyweights from practically every genre.  From jazz reinterpretations, to hard rock, downtempo and old school electronica, this remix package showcases how versatile Stevens' writing can be in another producer's hands.  

James Poyser (The Roots) and Muhsinah

Following up his debut single for Spring Garden Records, "I.N.C.U.R.", Azari Jacquan returns with fellow Philadelphian Chioke in tow for a mid-tempo Summer cross-over anthem "On My Way": blending stacks of r&b vocals with classic drum machines and arpeggiated guitar licks.

“Chica del Mahón” is a high-energy Latin Urban collaboration between Eleny Shai and Uno Once that celebrates confidence, independence, and the magnetic power of dance. Built around reggaeton rhythms and bilingual lyrics, the song follows the presence of a woman who commands attention on the dance floor, fully aware of her value and uninterested in drama or empty promises.

Through playful verses and bold hooks, Eleny Shai portrays a self-assured character who enjoys the spotlight, moves with freedom, and prioritizes fun, autonomy, and authenticity. The imagery of the “mahón” (denim) becomes a

"Becoming American: Philadephia's Story" is a feature length documentary that explores the founding of the United States through the lens of Philadelphia, America’s first capital. From indigenous people and enslaved Africans to lawmakers and artisans, the film reveals how diverse communities shaped a new nation. Though rooted in Philadelphia, this is a shared American story whose debates, ideals, and consequences still resonate today.

Spring Garden Records' 2024-2025 Artist-in-Residence, Christopher Michael Stevens, composed the score for this incredible documentary, produced by Bear House

Ben O'Neill’s follow-up to last year’s solo release "Gemini" arrives as an EP from the newly formed Ben O'Neill Trio. Featuring Shane Aaserud on bass and Mikel Patrick Avery on drums, the trio brings together a collection of improvised interpretations of popular songs from the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s, reimagined in a jazz setting. Moving effortlessly from The Ronettes to Patsy Cline and Paul Simon, then to Antonio Carlos Jobim and Rodgers & Hart, the Ben O'Neill Trio captures a vivid snapshot in time: live recordings that showcase three Philadelphia-based musicians at the height of their creative

The next single from Eleny Shai is the r&b ballad Mind & Desire featuring La Rue. With stuttering hats and an old school groove, Mind & Desire continues Eleny Shai's diverse musical journey.

James Fernando, the prodigiously talented pianist-composer known for equal parts mischief and mastery, releases Philly 3—his sixth album overall and powerful debut recording with his working trio. The nine-track suite of original compositions, plus a single nod to Erroll Garner, finds Fernando at the intersection of virtuosity, humor, and a serious compositional voice that pushes the piano-trio tradition forward while keeping listeners both on their toes and unable to stop tapping them. The album will be released on Spring Garden Records, a boutique label run through the Community College of

James Fernando's "Persistence" is the first single taken from the pianist's forthcoming album Philly 3.  On "Persistence" Fernando is joined in classic trio form by Dan McCain on double bass and Kyon Williams on drums.  The record opens with bowed bass and a classically inspired piano introduction before launching into a groove shaped by Williams’ inventive drumming. A drum solo rides a vamp into a Vijay Iyer-esque pocket before giving way to a fierce, independent-handed piano solo.

Recorded by Brendan McGeehan at Elm Street Studios

Mixed and Mastered by Starkey 

Sean Bailey's GENERIC is an exploratory work for clarinet and electronics.  GENERIC was Bailey's Temple University PhD dissertation piece, studying musical improvisation, machine learning and generative composition.  In the composer's own words, GENERIC explores the "nexus of human and artificial intelligence—both in theory and praxis through the lens of musical composition."

The work features Bailey's virtuosic clarinet creating a dialogue with evolving electronics.  The clarinet's naturally expressive tone sits amongst deep subs and pulsing splashes of color, creating a balanced partnership