"Dreaming In Sound" released by Parrot On A Porch.
Pictures In Braille is on a mission: to have their music heard in every corner of the galaxy. But obviously, THIS solar system has to come first. Since forming in the twilight of 2005, the quintet from Warwick, NY (50 miles from Manhattan) has been gathering considerable momentum in reaching that aim. "You're Welcome Via Satellite", the band's self-titled debut, features relentless and muscular rhythms adorned with swirling guitar counterpoint and glorious, soaring vocal melodies. Influences come from all over, with various musical tastes throughout the band. Compelling live performances, and a powerful presence on the internet have won the group fans all over the US and beyond including Japan, Europe and Israel. People are responding overwhelmingly to Pictures In Braille's unique and genuine brand of Space Rock.The ensemble has finished recording their new album entitled " Dreaming In Sound ", which will be available in May 2008. Also,they'll be promoting the new album with a FULL US TOUR which will begin on July 1st,2008. The band has shared the bill with the Ataris, Kiss Kiss, and The Dear Hunter, and recently completed a successful tour of the midwest.Pictures In Braille is: Tommy Sardo, Michael Hickey, Aaron Jackson, and Tony Turco.
7/04/08: Pictures In Braille CD's have arrived.
Please visit our webstore to order your copy of the debut album by Warwick, NY's Pictures In Braille. This is an amazing band that we came across by chance when our own Dan Coutant got the chance to master their record at West West Side Music in NY this past Winter. This is a melodic progressive rock album in the spirit of Minus the Bear and Death Cab For Cutie that you do not want to miss out on.Please visit our artists page for MP3's and more info on this amazing band.
4/08/08: Park Ranger's debut album released today!
The time has finally come. Order your copy of Safe Without Sound by Park Ranger today from our webstore. This is sure to be one of the best underground rock releases of the year, and that's most definitely an understatement. 13 songs of melodic pop perfection, and it's only available here through Parrot On A Porch.com. We ask that you order directly through our site, and in doing so you strongly support our efforts and the bands efforts in keeping great inependent music viable and relevant. The band is currently booking dates for an early summer tour so visit them on myspace to get the newest, latest info. Cheers!
3/25/08: Each Other's Mothers now on itunes
You can now purchase the debut 3 song EP by Each Other's Mothers at all your favorite online digital outlets such as itunes, emuisc, rhapsody, amazon, mtyracks and many more. For a link to itunes, just go to the store here at our website. The ladies are playing tons of shows up and down the eastern U.S. in preparation for the recording of their debut full length LP in early summer. This is certainly one of the tri state areas most anticipated releases of the new year so stay tuned for more developments here at our website. Thanks to everyone for their lasting support of the Countess Of Persia debut full length which continues to do well as the band prepares for their first U.S. tour this summer. Wishing you all well...
1/21/08: Welcome to the new Parrot On A Porch website!
Welcome to the new website for Parrot On A Porch records. 2008 will prove to be a very fruitful year for the label and all of our artists. We have some exciting new releases to start 08 including the long awaited masterful debut from our good friends Park Ranger. The record is slated for a March release with a specific date to be announced very soon, so please check back regularly. Also, we have some very exciting new signings as well as some oldies but goodies on the menu for the first half of the year. Please contact Dan or Craig for info, demo submission, just to talk shop, or to leave feedback on the label, our bands, and what you'd like to see and hear in the new year. We wish you all a happy and healthy 08!
12/17/07: Park Ranger at Magpie Cage with Indie legend
Parrot on a Porch artists Park Ranger spent 3 days in Baltimore, MD with legendary musician/producer J Robbins to mix 9 tracks from their upcoming debut album Safe Without Sound due to be released in late Spring, 08. The album was recorded by Parrot's own Dan Coutant in Queens last November at the Buddy Project. We here at the label couldn't be more excited for this landmark release. The album contains 13 tracks and the song "best games played" can now be previewed on Park Ranger's myspace site. Stay tuned to our web page for more sneak previews of the album and Park Ranger show dates as they're announced.
11/30/07: Countess Of Persia available available on itunes
You can now buy the debut album from Countess of Persia at your favorite digital retail outlets such as itunes, emusic, amazon and many more. Head over to the store for a direct link to Super Birthday Battle Cake on itunes. The boys in Countess continue to play shows steadily in the Northeastern US and plans for more extensive touring in 2008 are underway. Please pick up your copy of the full length CD today via our web store if you haven't already, this is truly one of rocks finest releases of 2007. Congratulations to the boys for making lots of noise at rock radio in the fall of 07 courtesy of Notorious Radio Promotion. Thanks Liz for doing a great job! Stay tuned to our website for news and updates on Countess of Persia.
11/10/07: Welcome Each Other's Mothers to POAP
We would like to express our overwhelming joy that NYC's Each Other's Mothers will be releasing their debut LP with Parrot on a Porch in early 2008. The band will be hitting the studio with out own Dan Coutant for a limited addition 3 song EP to be featured on the band's upcoming tour. Discussions are in the works about releasing the EP digitally so that fans across the globe can be introduced to this amazing band. Welcome guys from all of us here at the label and we urge everyone to visit Each Other's Mothers on myspace for show dates and some simply great music.
