Spinach Records

05/06/2025

CALLING ALL MUSICIANS AND COMPOSERS!
We’re teaming up with and the to bring you the New Music Engine Crowdfunding Rally, and we want YOU to be a part of it.
We’re seeking ambitious, creative artists ready to take their music to the next level. If you’ve got a live music recording project—whether it’s an album, a soundtrack, or something else—this is your chance to get it funded and score some serious studio time and artist support.
Crowdfund on Seed&Spark between May 6 and October 14, 2025, to qualify.
Winners get amazing prizes, including:
Up to 3 days of studio time at (North Adams, MA), plus a concert opportunity
3 days of studio time at (Louisville, KY) with travel for up to 4 band members
8 hours of studio time at (Atlanta)
One year of Premium
2 hours of mentorship from 724 Management
Artist development consultation and features
Mindful Musicianship wellness course with
Sync & label consultation
Ready to bring your project to life? Head to the link in our bio to get started!

05/01/2025

Where soul legends and fresh voices meet—curated for late sunsets and open courts.

For May, we teamed up with to curate a playlist that matches the summer’s open—longer days, warmer nights, and that early summer feeling where the game hits the blacktop.

Inspired by basketball’s roots—where soul met grit on blacktops and backboards—we built a sound that bridges eras: old-school warmth with a modern edge, anchored by the timeless Bill Withers.

This playlist features a blend of Soul, R&B, Hip Hop, Neo-Soul, Dream Pop, and Alternative.

Featured artists include Jalen Ngonda, Leon Thomas, Bobby Womack, Free Nationals, Pip Millett, Al Green, and more.

Link in bio—add this playlist to your library for new music every month.

04/01/2025

For the month of April, we went in-house to curate this playlist. This month is inspired by new beginnings and growth as Q2 starts and spring is here.

This playlist has flavors of R/B, Soul, Neo-Soul Hip Hop, Alternative Rock, Punk Rap, and Dream Pop.

Featured artists are LISA, Circa Waves, Rico Nasty, d4vd, and more! Link in bio and add to your library for new music every month!

03/01/2025

For the month of March, we’re inspired by two cousins, Eyituoyo & Ike, and their clothing company WesleyNY which sells luxury/streetwear clothes. This playlist is very R&B/afrobeats/NY as a shoutout to their love of music, being Nigerian and from NY.

This playlist is carefully curated to go through different genres. Listen in order first because it takes you through a music journey starting off with R&B transitioning to afrobeats and finally ending with rap. You can use this playlist on your morning walks, car rides, gym workouts or just hanging out.

Featured artists, Anita Baker, Ari Lennox, Cleo Sol, Leon Thomas, Asake, Wizkid, Tems, Jay-Z, BabyFace Ray and many more!

02/18/2025

Meet Griffin & Ian — Griffin is a New York-based concert booker, talent manager, and A&R. As Senior Talent Booker for Breaking Sound, the world’s largest emerging artist concert promoter, he has produced over 1,000 concerts in 20+ cities around the world. Griffin has recently come on board the team for recording studio and artist incubator Biscuit Head as their Head of A&R. Griffin is also the founder of CTOWN SOUNDS, a boutique agency and management company started from his dorm room at Cornell University, drawing from previous experience at William Morris Endeavor and The Rocks Management (The Zombies).

Ian Kimmel is an entrepreneur in the world of music. Kimmel is a multifaceted New York City based producer, now decorated with 15x platinum and gold records, 5 Grammy nominations, and 15 Billboard #1’s, and is responsible for over 1 billion streams. Kimmel has the gift of seamlessly genre jumping. He’s worked with Rap artists Rick Ross, Juice WRLD, and Dave East, R&B legends like Mary J. Blige while also working with the most popular Pop group in the world, BTS.

Read their full interview available now on GREENROOM. Only on Substack

02/01/2025

February’s Playlist is out!

Co curated by our spring intern

Link in bio! Share with your friends!

01/13/2025

This interactive workshop, hosted by Lily Richards (certified health coach) and Spinach Records, will help you build holistic, sustainable habits to thrive in 2025 and beyond.
Let’s take inspired action to set the tone for an extraordinary year. We hope to see you there!

Saturday, January 18th
9:45-11:30AM
Sound Mind Center
Unlimited Wi-fi

01/03/2025

A new year and a new playlist. Press play and let the music lead the way. 2025 is yours to create.

Playlist link in bio.

12/27/2024

Four years ago, our mission was simple: to create a safe space where artists and their fans could come together, a community that truly felt connected.

Over time, SPINACH became something far greater. We witnessed the profound ways it changed lives, for both people and artists, and our mission evolved into something deeper.

Today, the purpose we serve is clear: to foster the bond between Artist and Wellness.

We are so proud of how far we have come. From the team, to the whole community that helped bring this to life. This is just the beginning.

11/08/2024

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our latest Substack newsletter on November 14th—a refreshing, no-BS approach to tackling burnout and creating a sustainable work-life balance. We know the “self-care as a cure” mantra doesn’t always cut it; real change requires honest conversations, hard-learned lessons, and support from people who’ve been there.

In this newsletter, we’re not just sharing generic advice. We're digging into our own journeys: the highs, lows, tough bosses, and career pivots that brought us to where we are today. Expect real stories, a few laughs, and a space where you can find practical tips and a supportive community. Created by Bradford Watson & Lily Richards, GREENROOM is a deep dive into all things capacity building and creative fortitude. We're digging into our own journeys: the highs, lows, tough bosses, and all.

We can’t wait to share our experiences, learn from yours, and redefine what it means to thrive in today’s fast-paced world. Join us, and let’s make this journey together!

Follow the link in the comments to subscribe, and see you in the inbox!
Best,

Lily & Brad

a no-nonsense resource that shares real stories and hard-won lessons on sustainable creativity and thriving in the workplace. Click to read GREENROOM by SR, by Brad & Lily, a Substack publication. Launched 2 days ago.

11/01/2024

This month’s of our playlisting series we have a collab from LA based fashion designer, Midtrovert. Below are some words on how he selected and brought together this month’s playlist.

Defining the balance between introverted and extroverted nature, Midtrovert’s playlist captures the sonics of ecstasy, solemnity and everything in between, offering listeners a curated experience that mirrors the fluidity of personal expression.

Just as his fashion work bridges bold creativity with introspective moments, this playlist reflects his ever-evolving state as an artist—one who embraces duality and self-discovery at every turn. Each track is selected to embody his current mood detailing the highs, lows, and vibrant energy.

A mix of everything from Jazz, House, Hip-Hop, & R&B. creating a sonic landscape that appeals to an array of moods. Midtrovert’s playlist isn’t just a collection of songs—it’s an invitation to explore the layers of emotion that shape his design philosophy.

This is music for the universal listeners, those who find balance in the in-between.

Listening directions: please shuffle and feel free to explore all the moods of a professional creative.

Featured artists: Sampha, Jitwam, Don Toliver, Jordan Ward, Goapele, HOMESHAKE, Kendrick Lamar and more.

10/10/2024

Happy World Mental Health Day! Today, we’re excited to share a special playlist curated by to celebrate this important day. A huge thanks to Alejandro, Brandon, and Tyrel for their selections!

Real Ones originated as a podcast in 2020 and has since interviewed over 100 creatives from Chicago and beyond, becoming a go-to platform for news on the city’s best rising talent.

Brandon Washington is a creative entrepreneur and the co-founder of the Chicago Based music discovery platform, Real Ones. 

Alejandro, a Chicago native, serves as the Website Editor-in-Chief for Real Ones but embraces a “be water” philosophy, fitting in wherever help is needed. On any day you can find him documenting stories of everyday Chicagoans or listening to obscure jazz. 

Tyrel, originally from New Jersey, made his way to Chicago, graduating from Columbia College Chicago. He mainly supports Real Ones with merch design, live events, and podcasts.

Please enjoy this special curation and take time for your mental health today!