From the soaring unforgettable melodies of tracks like "Body Like A Magazine" and "My Favorite Movie", to the blistering ear gouging guitar solos in "State Of Mind" and the albums title track, this record has balls and beauty that nearly all others of the same make and model lack. Front man Rick Harnden croons in the style of an extremely pissed off Ben Folds, delivering heartbreak via verse to a hard rock soundtrack reminiscent of early Replacements, Dinosaur Jr and Guided by Voices.

On October 9th, 2007 Super Birthday Battle Cake will be unleashed on the world. The band is unforgiving in their feat, they make no apologies for making a record that demands to be heard. From the heart, deep within the gut, they've conjured up one of the most exhilarating releases of 2007. Countess of Persia have raised the bar with their debut offering, are you prepared to walk with them on their path to the pages of rock and roll history books? The hand has been outstretched, now just count the miles.

Hailing from NYC and it's surroundings, Each Other's Mothers bring something new to Parrot On A Porch records, and to all who listen. Four young ladies playing songs that at times are rhythmic and melodic, layering lush and lovely guitar riffs one upon the other, and without warning will pull you face first into a chaotic dissonant frenzy. There is no singer in this band, but vocals do find a place at times in these complex compositions, and chances are you will find yourself in full participation when the time comes. These first three songs will prove as a teaser for what is sure to be one of 2008's most exciting debut full length releases. This release will soon be available through all major digital outlets such as itunes and emusic, as well as a limited edition pressing of 500 CD's. No matter which format you choose, do yourself a favor and JUST GET IT!

The members of Park Ranger have an extensive musical history behind them. Each have played in several bands in front of audiences all over the world, and achieved some level of success in doing so. Beneath these experiences, however, existed an unrealized potential that demanded to be realized. The members of Park Ranger picked up the pieces immediately following these experiences, regrouped, and wrote what is sure to be one of rock's best releases of 2008. Safe Without Sound features 13 songs that cover the short history of this great band, but plays like a "best of" compilation. The album performances restore faith in the integrity of good songwriting, musicianship... and just plain heart. Songs like "Flawless is Perfect" and "When to Follow" reveal a sentiment both honest and pessimistic, yet uplifting in it's melodic mastery and manipulation of key and time changes as if they were played for the very first time right there on the spot. 2008, the year of the Ranger