ANDREW TYRONE RODGERS (Born 1980) is a songwriter/multi-instumentalist originally from Ampthill, England. His first forays into music developed during childhood when he used to "imagine" melodies in his head. By the age of twelve this developed into what you could call songwriting.

During his teenage years in the mid 1990s, he began to hone his craft by continually composing, learning multiple instruments (such as guitar, bass, keyboards and drums) and recording songs on primitive domestic equipment. By the turn of the decade and a move to London, he had already amassed a backlog of nearly 100 songs.

After playing with various bands at university, the early 2000s saw Andrew retreat from recordings and spend time travelling Europe and working in various jobs. Then, with a move to Japan combined with improved affordable technology and the emergence of online networking amongst musicians and the public, he renewed interest in creating music and since 2008 (coinciding with a relocation to Tokyo) has resumed recording original compositions.

Note was first taken in 2009 in which Japanzine Magazine featured him as part of their Gaijin Sounds competition. He was also included in the 2010 edition which too showcased the best international songwriting talents based in Japan. The same year his belated debut album SUGAR KANE AND MAGIC CIRCLES was released, followed by THE PASSING OF TIME in 2012. Each consist of material entirely written, played and produced by Andrew himself.

Songs which have received acclaim over the years from fans and musicians alike include GREEN LANES, THE YELLOW HOUSE, EKI MAE, LET'S OPEN, PLASTIC HANDS and SONG FOR ELLA. Having played live in and around Tokyo over the years with former backing groups, he now focuses attention on studio work and video making with his later releases being THE MESMERIST (2014) and THIN LINE (2017).

More melodies to be imagined. More great things expected :-)

FULL ALBUMS AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD ON MY BANDCAMP 
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Studio tracks of the now-defunct Maryland jam band, Soular.  All of these songs are Copyright "My Face Stinks" Music.

Soular was a 3-piece group playing original rock music with heavy doses of funk, jazz, and other influences.  Having played around Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia for 6 years (in the deep '90s), the group attracted a diverse fan-base and their live shows were always a spectacle, from subtle and soulful, to excitable and stupid.

The Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council contributed to Soular's resume with the following comments: "Soular's live show reflects an extensive amount of experience and talent.  This band is dedicated to their work and so their performance is engaging and entertaining."

The Mid Eastern Shore Artist's Foundation commented: "Their diversity and personalized style of music is both original and experienced.  The public enjoys the rhythmic nature and most can't resist dancing to their music."

Soular entered the studio on 4 occasions; recording 3 EPs and 1 LP.  This Soundcloud site catalogs all but 1 of the EPs because I am working on obtaining quality mp3s of the EP that's come to be called "Soular's Third".  On this site, you can find the original demo (never titled), as well as the album-length effort entitled "Deep Dark Water".  Finally, Soular's final EP is also here.  Its production was troubled as it was recorded smack-dab in the middle of Soular's members amicably, yet busily, going their separate ways, yet the EP is a tiny concept-album containing the pinnacle of Soular's experience.  Titled "Me in 4D", it is an abstract love story that spans several lifetimes; exploring themes of reincarnation and reality.

Soular's tunes also enjoyed some regional radio play such as WSUR in Salisbury, MD and WZBH in Ocean City.  Soular also performed live on WZBH.  The band was never asked to return because Chuck used the F-word on the air and the sponsors got upset.

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