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Great review of Rogers & Butler's new album, Studio 3,  in stereoembersmagazine.com. Studio 3 is out now on Think Like A...
10/09/2024

Great review of Rogers & Butler's new album, Studio 3, in stereoembersmagazine.com. Studio 3 is out now on Think Like A Key Music.

The Pop Dream Comes True: Rogers & Butler’s Studio 3
Written by: Don Ciccone

Who wouldn’t want to cut a record at Abbey Road Studios?

Most of us would be happy just to set foot in those hallowed halls let alone get to record an entire album there. Well, here we have a couple of lucky fellers who’ve managed to make the dream come true. Envious as we may be, it’s hard to think of a duo more deserving, especially given the material presented here. Let’s face it, if you’re gonna have the nerve (and budget) to lay down tracks where the Beatles tread, you’d better have the goods to match the setting. That’s very much the case here.

Edward Rogers & Steve Butler, as a duo, first emerged in 2019 with the Diana Dors EP. The next year, they released a promising debut album, Poets and Sinners. Their brilliant second album, Brighter Day, came out in 2022. Now comes Studio 3, so named for the room at Abbey Road in which it was recorded and the fact that it happens to be their third album. Following the formula that’s worked all along, Rogers provides the words and Butler ingeniously comes up with melodies that match. The results range from very fine to miraculous.

The pair, to their credit, wear their influences proudly on their sleeves while at the same time injecting their own unique style. British music hall by way of the Kinks materializes on the wry and slinky “Poverty Line,” which might be found around the corner from “Dead End Street.” But in place of a working-class family struggling to make ends meet, this resident is an unsympathetic middle-class snob not used to finding himself on the dole. The Mid 60s Kinks influence surfaces again on “Sixpence for the Sunshine” set by the sea “on perfect sunny day.” Now our subject is a not-so-well-respected man who gets by offering deck chairs for hire.

How about some Beggars Banquet era Stones? “Jigsaw Puzzle” is not a cover of the Stones track, but its intro and verse section feel like “Street Fighting Man.” Well-placed country licks are tossed in, and we get a very catchy chorus as well as a tidy ending. It’s an example of how the entire album is impeccably arranged. Harmonies come in at just the right times throughout and the pair wisely take turns on lead vocals depending on which song fits each of their vocal styles. Among Butler’s leads is the opener, “Soho Fantasy,” a bluesy number with crunchy guitars and some exceptionally played harmonica. Butler also takes the lead on “Oh To Be A Fool Again,” a straight-ahead Chuck Berry rocker. Dave Edmunds ought to come out of retirement and cover it. “Farewells” is a nice acoustic ballad with a Beau Brummels feel. The Byrds-inspired “Agree to Disagree” happens to agree nicely with Butler’s Roger McGuinn-style voice.

Equally great winners are delivered when the spotlight shines on Rogers. “Poor Little Rich Girl” is a very effective portrait of a young woman with “too much money, so much doubt.” More fine harmonies, interesting bass by Andy Lewis, Ian Button on drums and a smart guitars-in-harmony lead break make this one a standout. On “Music’s Perfect Rhyme,” Rogers takes us on a tailor made-for-Ringo sentimental journey complete with a lush string arrangement and George Harrison-esque slide guitar. “Teddy Boys,” a Mott the Hoople-ish rocker, asks, “Were you in Notting Hill in ’58?” The tripped-out finale, “Scarlet Letter” surrounds Rogers’ voice with tremolo guitar and mellotron.

Was it all worth the time and expense for these New Yorkers to make the trek to the world’s most famous recording spot?

Considering Studio 3‘s clear, tight sound and inspired performances, one might say Rogers & Butler belong nowhere else.
https://www.stereoembersmagazine.com/the-pop-dream-comes-true-rogers-butlers-studio-3/

Who wouldn’t want to cut a record at Abbey Road Studios? Most of us would be happy just to set foot in those hallowed halls let alone get to record an entire album there. Well, here we have a couple of lucky fellers who’ve managed to make the dream come true. Envious as we may be, it’s hard to...

Studio 3 Rogers & Butler out now!
10/07/2024

Studio 3 Rogers & Butler out now!

Order the CD / LP: https://tlak.rocks/studio3Step into the hallowed halls of Abbey Road's Studio 3, where Rogers & Butler have conjured up a rock 'n' roll sé...

Studio 3, new album from Rogers & Butler out Friday, September 20th on Think Like A Key Music. Cool trailer!
09/19/2024

Studio 3, new album from Rogers & Butler out Friday, September 20th on Think Like A Key Music. Cool trailer!

Order the CD / LP: https://tlak.rocks/studio3Step into the hallowed halls of Abbey Road's Studio 3, where Rogers & Butler have conjured up a rock 'n' roll sé...

Loving all the support for Rogers & Butler's video of their first single from the upcoming Studio 3 album. "Soho Fantasy...
09/03/2024

Loving all the support for Rogers & Butler's video of their first single from the upcoming Studio 3 album. "Soho Fantasy" has received over 1,600 views so far! Please continue to share! Thank you!

Stream the single: https://lnk.to/sohofantasyGet the LP / CD: https://lnk.to/studio3"The album opens with the assured blues strut of ‘Soho Fantasy’, bristlin...

Tonight! Tune in to hear Palmyra Delran 8p.m.-midnight at SiriusXM The Underground Garage who will play "Soho Fantasy" R...
08/21/2024

Tonight! Tune in to hear Palmyra Delran 8p.m.-midnight at SiriusXM The Underground Garage who will play "Soho Fantasy" Rogers & Butler's new single from the upcoming album, Studio 3.

Check Rogers & Butler's video for their debut single, "Soho Fantasy" from the upcoming album, Studio 3, which was record...
08/13/2024

Check Rogers & Butler's video for their debut single, "Soho Fantasy" from the upcoming album, Studio 3, which was recorded at Abbey Road.
The video is premiering at ! Thank you Jason Barnard and thank you to Think Like A Key Music and Roger Houdaille for such a cool video.

The Strange Brew is delighted to premiere the official music video for 'Soho Fantasy,' the lead single from Rogers & Butler’s eagerly awaited album, Studio 3. Set against the electric backdrop of London's evocative Soho district, this video brings to life the song’s compelling story of a young w...

UK's Shindig! Magazine has this to say about Rogers & Butler's first single "Soho Fantasy""The album opens with the assu...
08/08/2024

UK's Shindig! Magazine has this to say about Rogers & Butler's first single "Soho Fantasy"
"The album opens with the assured blues strut of ‘Soho Fantasy’, bristling guitar and bursts of harmonica dramatising a morality tale about a young woman lured by bright city lights"

To hear Soho Fantasy, from our upcoming album, Studio 3, which we recorded at Abbey Road, just click below for listening and purchasing options!

Listen to Soho Fantasy by Rogers & Butler.

The Zombies founder Rod Argent recovering from a stroke; Announces retirement from touringFrom The Zombies’ Management:W...
07/11/2024

The Zombies founder Rod Argent recovering from a stroke; Announces retirement from touring

From The Zombies’ Management:

We are saddened to report that Rod Argent, founder, keyboardist & primary songwriter of The Zombies, has suffered a stroke. Rod had recently returned home from a triumphant Zombies tour of the UK, and spent a weekend in London with his beloved wife Cathy, celebrating his 79th birthday and their 52nd wedding anniversary, before the stroke occurred. He was hospitalized overnight, and released the next day. Doctors have advised that Rod will need several months of rest and recuperation.Rod has asked us to convey that he has made the very difficult decision to immediately retire from touring in order to protect his health. He was already preparing to wind down his live performance schedule after health scares on recent tours (a Fall 2024 USA run was in the works that was intended to be his final overseas tour, and a farewell to the country that launched The Zombies’ career in 1964). However, the stroke was an unmistakable warning sign that the risks are too great. Rod still firmly intends to continue his other creative joy of writing and recording with The Zombies, and has already been back at his piano for some much-needed “Bach therapy”.We have managed The Zombies together for the past 11 years, and Chris was their US booking agent for the 11 years prior. We have witnessed hundreds of times how Rod transforms back into an 18-year-old during the 100-minutes he’s on stage each night with The Zombies. The energy he receives from his musical symbiosis with the current lineup - original singer Colin Blunstone, drummer (and cousin) Steve Rodford, guitarist Tom Toomey and bassist Søren Koch - is doubled by the energy that flows back from the audiences, with fans of all ages joyfully singing along to their classics and new songs. Each year, we’d secretly marvel at how this band could possibly be playing at an even higher level than the previous year, instead of diminishing with age. That being said, the other aspects of touring can be grueling, and can take their toll on 18-year-olds, never mind a musician approaching 80. As heart-breaking as this is for us, the band, our crew and our team, we are a family and fully support Rod in this decision.Rod had retired from touring once before, in 1975 after spending his late teens and 20’s on the road with both The Zombies and his eponymous band Argent, in order to focus on his family, along with songwriting and production. This didn’t change until 1999, when Colin coaxed him to fill in on 6 of his solo gigs, after a keyboard player had dropped out at the last minute. Rod reluctantly told him, “I’ll do it...but 6 shows, that’s it.” On tour last month, Rod remarked to us how incredible and unexpected it was that those 6 shows turned into 25 years of touring and recording with the new incarnation of The Zombies, almost a third of his life.

And it’s been a helluva run.The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. Festivals like Glastonbury, StageCoach and KAABOO. Unforgettable shows like Central Park Summerstage, Santa Monica Pier, Stern Grove San Francisco, London Palladium, and Stubb’s at SXSW Austin. TV appearances with Jimmy Fallon and Jools Holland. Sharing stages with Tom Petty and Brian Wilson. Too many moments to count. The UK tour The Zombies just completed in June added two more highlights - a sold-out show for 2000 fans at London’s Barbican Centre with special guests like Paul Weller, and closing to a multi-generational crowd rapturously cheering them despite endless rain and mud at the Eden Festival in Scotland.As Rod’s experience shows, we don’t know what the future holds.What we have to tell fans today is that all upcoming performances by The Zombies will be canceled. However, our 2nd annual “Begin Here Festival” in St Albans UK (November 8-10, 2024) will continue. This fan weekend celebrating The Zombies and the historical and vibrant city where they formed is made even more important by this news. Our hope is to replace the scheduled Zombies performance with a special show honoring Rod, and ask fans to hold on to their tickets until we’ve had time to regroup and announce new plans. Colin Blunstone’s upcoming November performances of his seminal 1971 solo album One Year, at Begin Here Festival and other UK cities, will also continue as planned. Most importantly, know how much you are loved and appreciated by the band, and how grateful we are for your continued support. In the meantime, we will all get to enjoy The True Story of the Fake Zombies, an 8-episode true-crime Podcast detailing the 1969 story of an imposter version of the band on iHeart Radio starting today, and the official Zombies documentary, Hung Up On A Dream, directed by Robert Schwartzman, slated for theatrical and streaming release later this year.Our last message is that if a classic artist that has made music you love is performing nearby, don’t miss the opportunity to see them. You can sit on the couch and binge Netflix another day. The communal experience of a live performance by a veteran artist is a singular and joyous moment. These artists are treasures who have stood the test of time and are giving their all, but they are fragile human beings like all of us. Don’t miss out.

Chris Tuthill & Cindy da Silva
The Rocks Management

04/26/2024

Beautiful song from Colin Blunstone and on his new EP, Less Is More, there are four more songs that are just as beautiful.

Great promo clip for Bedsit Poets new album All Roads Lead Me Back from Think Like A Key Music
03/07/2024

Great promo clip for Bedsit Poets new album All Roads Lead Me Back from Think Like A Key Music

Order: https://tlak.rocks/bedist-cdBedsit Poets make their long-awaited return after over a decade with their third album, All Roads Lead Me Back. The songwr...

New Live Bedsit Poets video of "Pelican Club" from new album All Roads Lead Me Back out now on Think Like A Key Music. T...
03/06/2024

New Live Bedsit Poets video of "Pelican Club" from new album All Roads Lead Me Back out now on Think Like A Key Music. The video was premiered by Psychedelic Baby Magazine!

Experience the captivating performance of ‘Pelican Club’ by Bedsit Poets live at The Bowery Electric in New York City. Hailing from the heart of England and immersed in the vibrant music scene of NYC, Bedsit Poets is the collaborative effort of solo recording artists Edward Rogers and Amanda Tho...

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After spending 30+ years in Public Relations at Sony Music, Arista Records, Epic Records and EMI/Manhattan, I formed Publicity by Design, where I handle such artists as The Zombies, Edward Rogers, Rogers & Butler (Edward Rogers, Steve Butler) and Atlantic Tunnel Radio. I also manage Brit-born, NYC-based singer-songwriter Edward Rogers and Rogers & Butler.

The Zombies: https://www.thezombiesmusic.com/ Edward Rogers: http://www.edwardrogersmusic.com Rogers & Butler: https://www.facebook.com/RogersButlerMusic/