Live Review: The Ferguson Rogers Process @ Rocksteady Records

Just days after the launch of their debut album, Style And Or Substance, Aussie collaborative duo The Ferguson Rogers Process have launched their record with a special instore Q&A at Naarm/Melbourne’s Rocksteady Records as part of The Music Sessions.

Taking place at the beloved inner-city record store on Monday, December 2nd, the musical minds behind the Process (that is, Tim Rogers of You Am I and Lance Ferguson of The Bamboos) spoke to journalist Tyler Jenke about the origins of their collaboration, the steps towards their first album, and their forthcoming live tour.

Alongside Ferguson and Rogers’ fruitful insights, the pair also opened up about some of the influences that went into the creation of their album, specifically pointing out the likes of The Rolling Stones’ often-overlooked Undercover album, and Talking Heads’ Remain In Light, which informed Rogers’ vocal delivery on at least one song.

The pair also discussed some of their formative records as well, with Jenke going deep into Rogers’ musical past and presenting him with a copy of the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang soundtrack – the first record he was given as a youngster.

Alongside discussions of Ferguson’s musical dexterity, Rogers’ lyrical eloquence, and more, audience members at the intimate affair were also given the chance to ask their own questions to the duo, including discussions on the future of the project, and whether duets were ever in the mix.

The Ferguson Rogers Process’ debut album, Style And Or Substance, arrived on Friday, November 29th as a full-length showcase of what Ferguson and Rogers create when allowed their musical efforts to work together in tandem. The result is a groove-laden, funky dance exploration which promises to make your feet move as much as it gets the blood pumping.

“I hope it ends up soundtracking some wild times,” Ferguson said of the album. “I’ve spent the last 30 years+ involved in making music with the primary purpose of inducing humans to move with reckless, rhythmic abandon. Why stop now?”