‘Laura’ is a song inspired by another song I wrote as a Jim Morrison obsessed teenager about his school friend, Laura, with whom I walked home from school. Entitled ‘Ship in the Night’, the original song has Laura cast as Thor’s mistress as she battles overcome the heartache and misery she is suffering. ‘Laura’ is me wondering, years later, whether she was ever able to escape the “dark angels” that hounded her during her salad days and find the happiness and love she craved.

‘Laura’ is backed with ‘Sunny Apocalypse’, a quirky reflection on the early part of the Covid pandemic in the form of a disaster movie dream in which Burton and co-star Holliday Grainger find themselves dodging ‘giant globs of Covid raining from the sky’.
credits
releases October 22, 2021

RockCounsellor is:
Thoby Burton: Vocals, Guitar, Keys;
in collaboration with:
Richard Campbell: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keys.

All songs written by Thoby Burton
All songs arranged by Thoby Burton and Richard Campbell
Engineered and mixed by Richard Campbell
Recorded at Orpheus Studio, London, 2020/21
Mastered by Nick Watson at Fluid Mastering
Produced by Richard Campbell and Thoby Burton
Graphic Design by Thoby Burton


℗ 2021 Blue Porcelain
© 2021 Thomas 'Thoby' Burton

Laura

Laura by RockCounsellor

RockCounsellor is the alias of Camden, England based songwriter, musician, and addiction therapist, Thoby Burton. ‘You Don’t Need to Believe It’ is his new EP featuring three brand new songs recorded in collaboration with producer, multi-instrumentalist, composer and arranger, Richard Campbell.

The EP’s title track, ‘You Don’t Need to Believe It’, is a break-up song inspired by stories Burton hears in his work as a psychotherapist, and specifically about the defence of denial which can keep us from feeling loss and beginning the process of grieving. Track two, ‘Losing Battle’, is a song about the frustration of communicating with difficult people, and track three, ‘Recipe for Disaster’ is a song about the toxic relationship of two addicts, which continues Burton’s predilection for peppering his songs with 80s cultural references.

RockCounsellor is:
Thoby Burton: Vocals, Guitar, Keys;
in collaboration with:
Richard Campbell: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keys.

All songs written by Thoby Burton
All songs arranged by Thoby Burton and Richard Campbell
Engineered and mixed by Richard Campbell
Recorded at Orpheus Studio, London, 2021/22
Mastered by Nick Watson at Fluid Mastering
Produced by Richard Campbell and Thoby Burton
Graphic Design by Thoby Burton

℗ 2022 Blue Porcelain
© 2022Thomas 'Thoby' Burton

You Don't Need to Believe It

You Don't Need To Believe It by Rock Counsellor

If you've ever felt powerless to help a loved one suffering with their mental health, I hope 'Something Anything' resonates with you. If not, please consider sharing it with someone you know who has.

RockCounsellor is the alias of Camden, England based songwriter, musician, and addiction therapist, Thoby Burton. ‘Something Anything' was recorded in collaboration with producer, multi-instrumentalist, composer and arranger, Richard Campbell.

Originally released 24 April 2024

RockCounsellor is:
Thoby Burton: Vocals, Guitar, Keys;
in collaboration with:
Richard Campbell: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keys.

All songs written by Thoby Burton
All songs arranged by Thoby Burton and Richard Campbell
Engineered and mixed by Richard Campbell
Recorded at Orpheus Studio, London, 2021/22
Mastered by Nick Watson at Fluid Mastering
Produced by Richard Campbell and Thoby Burton
Graphic Design by Thoby Burton

℗ 2022 Blue Porcelain
© 2022 Thomas 'Thoby' Burton

Something Anything

Something Anything by RockCounsellor

'Rabbit Hole' is a song about affair discovery, and is track three on RockCounsellor's new EP, 'A Berkshire Couple'.

RockCounsellor is the alias of Camden, England based songwriter, musician, and psychotherapist, Thoby Burton. Rabbit Hole' was recorded and produced with Thoby's long time friend and musical collaborator, Richard Campbell.

Released 09 August 2025

RockCounsellor is:
Thoby Burton: Vocals, Guitar
in collaboration with:
Richard Campbell: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keys/Synths.

All songs written by Thoby Burton
All songs arranged by Thoby Burton and Richard Campbell
Engineered and mixed by Richard Campbell
Recorded at Orpheus Studio, London, 2022-2025
Mastered by Nick Watson at Fluid Mastering
Produced by Richard Campbell and Thoby Burton
Graphic Design by Thoby Burton

℗ 2025 Blue Porcelain
© 2025 Thomas 'Thoby' Burton

Rabbit Hole by RockCounsellor

'Over My Dead Body' is a tirade of invective aimed at an affair partner, and is track four on RockCounsellor's new EP, 'A Berkshire Couple'.

RockCounsellor is the alias of Camden, England based songwriter, musician, and psychotherapist, Thoby Burton. 'Over My Dead Body' was recorded and produced with Thoby's long time friend and musical collaborator, Richard Campbell.

Released 09 August 2025

RockCounsellor is:
Thoby Burton: Vocals, Guitar
in collaboration with:
Richard Campbell: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keys/Synths.

All songs written by Thoby Burton
All songs arranged by Thoby Burton and Richard Campbell
Engineered and mixed by Richard Campbell
Recorded at Orpheus Studio, London, 2022-2025
Mastered by Nick Watson at Fluid Mastering
Produced by Richard Campbell and Thoby Burton
Graphic Design by Thoby Burton

℗ 2025 Blue Porcelain
© 2025 Thomas 'Thoby' Burton

Over My Dead Body by RockCounsellor

MusicTherapy is the debut album by RockCounsellor
Release Date 05/11/20
https://rockcounsellor.bandcamp.com/releases

All songs written by Thoby Burton
All songs arranged by Thoby Burton and Richard Campbell
Orchestral arrangements by Richard Campbell
Vocals - Thoby Burton
Guitars and Keyboards - Richard Campbell and Thoby Burton
Drums and Bass - Richard Campbell
Engineered and mixed by Richard Campbell
Recorded at Orpheus Studio, London, 2017-2020
Mastered by Nick Watson at Fluid Mastering
Produced by Richard Campbell and Thoby Burton

Graphic Design by Thoby Burton and David Barton
Original front cover photograph by Hebi B.
Pressing and printing by Cyclone Music, Kent

℗ 2020 Blue Porcelain
© 2020 Thoby Burton

'When the Sun is Shining' by RockCounsellor
© Thoby Burton 2017

Vocals, electric guitar and digital piano: RockCounsellor
Drums, bass and additional guitar: Richard Campbell

Recorded by Richard Campbell; co-produced by Richard Campbell and T. Burton at Orpheus Studios, Shoreditch, London, February - May 2017
https://www.facebook.com/orpheusstudio.co.uk/
https://soundcloud.com/orpheusstudio
@orpheusstudio

Special thanks to Richard for his creative, musical and technical generosity and enthusiasm.

MusicTherapy

When the Sun is Shining

When the Sun is Shining (Remastered 2020) by RockCounsellor

MusicTherapy is the debut album by RockCounsellor
Release Date 05/11/20
https://rockcounsellor.bandcamp.com/releases

All songs written by Thoby Burton
All songs arranged by Thoby Burton and Richard Campbell
Orchestral arrangements by Richard Campbell
Vocals - Thoby Burton
Guitars and Keyboards - Richard Campbell and Thoby Burton
Drums and Bass - Richard Campbell
Engineered and mixed by Richard Campbell
Recorded at Orpheus Studio, London, 2017-2020
Mastered by Nick Watson at Fluid Mastering
Produced by Richard Campbell and Thoby Burton

Graphic Design by Thoby Burton and David Barton
Original front cover photograph by Hebi B.
Pressing and printing by Cyclone Music, Kent

℗ 2020 Blue Porcelain
© 2020 Thoby Burton

From life is a beach... to life is a bitch...

The follow-up to 'When the Sun is Shining', Ferrari's title character is the object of scorn in a song about how greed ruins everything. Please excuse the repeated use of one particular vulgar British slang word - it was the kindest describing word I could think of, and as luck would have it, it rhymed perfectly with 'banker' ;)

Thanks again to Richard Campbell at Orpheus Studio for playing crackin' drums and bass, and knocking out the wickedest synth solo when my guitar alone wouldn't conjure up a late-70s/early-80s US TV theme vibe. And, of course, for his recording and production skills, and overall creative generosity.

'Ferrari-driving Investor' by Rock Counsellor
© T. Burton 2017

Vocals, electric guitar and digital piano: Thoby Burton
Drums, bass and synth: Richard Campbell

Recorded by Richard Campbell; co-produced by Richard Campbell and T. Burton at Orpheus Studios, Shoreditch, London, May 2017
https://www.facebook.com/orpheusstudio.co.uk/
https://soundcloud.com/orpheusstudio
@orpheusstudio

Ferrari-driving Investor

Ferrari-Driving Investor (Remastered 2020) by RockCounsellor

MusicTherapy is the debut album by RockCounsellor
Release Date 05/11/20
https://rockcounsellor.bandcamp.com/releases

All songs written by Thoby Burton
All songs arranged by Thoby Burton and Richard Campbell
Orchestral arrangements by Richard Campbell
Vocals - Thoby Burton
Guitars and Keyboards - Richard Campbell and Thoby Burton
Drums and Bass - Richard Campbell
Engineered and mixed by Richard Campbell
Recorded at Orpheus Studio, London, 2017-2020
Mastered by Nick Watson at Fluid Mastering
Produced by Richard Campbell and Thoby Burton

Graphic Design by Thoby Burton and David Barton
Original front cover photograph by Hebi B.
Pressing and printing by Cyclone Music, Kent

℗ 2020 Blue Porcelain
© 2020 Thoby Burton

'(Walking on) Eggshells’ by RockCounsellor
© T. Burton 2017
Vocals and electric guitar: Thoby Burton
Drums, bass, keys and additional guitar: Richard Campbell

Recorded by Richard Campbell; co-produced by Richard Campbell and T. Burton at Orpheus Studios, Shoreditch, London, Summer 2017
https://www.facebook.com/orpheusstudio.co.uk/
https://soundcloud.com/orpheusstudio
@orpheusstudio

Massive gratitude to Richard Campbell at Orpheus Studio for his wicked drumming and funky bass playing, for contributing the second guitar solo, and for helping me realise my whammy-bar and other 80s musical fantasies. And once again, for his creative generosity and enthusiasm.

Eggshells

Eggshells (Remastered 2020) by RockCounsellor

MusicTherapy is the debut album by RockCounsellor
Release Date 05/11/20
https://rockcounsellor.bandcamp.com/releases

All songs written by Thoby Burton
All songs arranged by Thoby Burton and Richard Campbell
Orchestral arrangements by Richard Campbell
Vocals - Thoby Burton
Guitars and Keyboards - Richard Campbell and Thoby Burton
Drums and Bass - Richard Campbell
Engineered and mixed by Richard Campbell
Recorded at Orpheus Studio, London, 2017-2020
Mastered by Nick Watson at Fluid Mastering
Produced by Richard Campbell and Thoby Burton

Graphic Design by Thoby Burton and David Barton
Original front cover photograph by Hebi B.
Pressing and printing by Cyclone Music, Kent

℗ 2020 Blue Porcelain
© 2020 Thoby Burton

'Pinot Grigio’ by RockCounsellor
Written by T. Burton
© T. Burton 2018
Vocals and guitar: Thoby Burton
Drums, synth-bass, keyboards and guitar: Richard Campbell

Recorded and engineered by Richard Campbell; co-produced by Richard Campbell and Thoby Burton at Orpheus Studios, London, Winter/Spring 2017/18
https://www.facebook.com/orpheusstudio.co.uk/
https://soundcloud.com/orpheusstudio
@orpheusstudio

Pinot Grigio

Pinot Grigio (Remastered 2020) by RockCounsellor

MusicTherapy is the debut album by RockCounsellor
Release Date 05/11/20
https://rockcounsellor.bandcamp.com/releases

All songs written by Thoby Burton
All songs arranged by Thoby Burton and Richard Campbell
Orchestral arrangements by Richard Campbell
Vocals - Thoby Burton
Guitars and Keyboards - Richard Campbell and Thoby Burton
Drums and Bass - Richard Campbell
Engineered and mixed by Richard Campbell
Recorded at Orpheus Studio, London, 2017-2020
Mastered by Nick Watson at Fluid Mastering
Produced by Richard Campbell and Thoby Burton

Graphic Design by Thoby Burton and David Barton
Original front cover photograph by Hebi B.
Pressing and printing by Cyclone Music, Kent

℗ 2020 Blue Porcelain
© 2020 Thoby Burton

I'm pleased to announce today's release of 'Keep Walking Tall', a song about how love and friendship can give you the strength to cope with the fear and uncertainty of a cancer diagnosis, as well as give you the strength to support someone else who is suffering with the disease. The song's completion coincided with the sad loss of Barry Allen, the father of a dear friend; and sadly its release today is in the wake of the untimely loss of an old friend, Edwin Cox.

Once again, it wouldn't have been possible to bring you this recording without RockCounsellor's one-man backing band, engineer and producer, Richard Campbell, at Orpheus Studio, who played drums, bass and guitar on the track, and performed his usual wizardry to make my inelegant playing of its piano and synth parts sound so competent.

'Keep Walking Tall' is available on all major streaming and download sites:

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2QeMyXK
iTunes/Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Qine38
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Nd6Peo
Deezer: http://bit.ly/2Od07cT
YouTube: http://bit.ly/2zDd8V0
Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/2OY9zxJ

'Keep Walking Tall’ by RockCounsellor
Written by T. Burton
© T. Burton 2018
Vocals, Piano and Synth Keys: Thoby Burton
Drums, Bass, Piano Keys and Guitar: Richard Campbell

Recorded and engineered by Richard Campbell; co-produced by Richard Campbell and Thoby Burton at Orpheus Studios, London, Spring 2018
https://www.facebook.com/orpheusstudio.co.uk/
https://soundcloud.com/orpheusstudio
@orpheusstudio

Keep Walking Tall

Keep Walking Tall (Remastered 2020) by RockCounsellor

MusicTherapy is the debut album by RockCounsellor
Release Date 05/11/20
https://rockcounsellor.bandcamp.com/releases

All songs written by Thoby Burton
All songs arranged by Thoby Burton and Richard Campbell
Orchestral arrangements by Richard Campbell
Vocals - Thoby Burton
Guitars and Keyboards - Richard Campbell and Thoby Burton
Drums and Bass - Richard Campbell
Engineered and mixed by Richard Campbell
Recorded at Orpheus Studio, London, 2017-2020
Mastered by Nick Watson at Fluid Mastering
Produced by Richard Campbell and Thoby Burton

Graphic Design by Thoby Burton and David Barton
Original front cover photograph by Hebi B.
Pressing and printing by Cyclone Music, Kent

℗ 2020 Blue Porcelain
© 2020 Thoby Burton

‘Middle Age Man’ was composed on piano, as many of my songs seem to be these days. Musically, it's obviously a nod to ELO, and lyrically it self-mockingly reflects on some of the thoughts, feelings and behaviours that remind me of my age and my mortality.

Richard Campbell at @OrpheusStudio has done another amazing job of production and continues to be the generous ghost musician in the RockCounsellor song machine, without whom my life would be a world of musical frustration, bum notes, dodgy lead guitar playing, and drummer envy.

Please play this music at my funeral…

'Middle Age Man’ by RockCounsellor
Written by T. Burton
© T. Burton 2019
Vocals, Piano Keys: Thoby Burton
Drums, Bass, Piano Keys and Guitar: Richard Campbell

Recorded and engineered by Richard Campbell; co-produced by Richard Campbell and Thoby Burton at Orpheus Studios, London, Spring-Summer 2018
https://www.facebook.com/orpheusstudio.co.uk/
https://soundcloud.com/orpheusstudio
@orpheusstudio

Middle Age Man

Middle Age Man (Remastered 2020) by RockCounsellor

MusicTherapy is the debut album by RockCounsellor
Release Date 05/11/20
https://rockcounsellor.bandcamp.com/releases

All songs written by Thoby Burton
All songs arranged by Thoby Burton and Richard Campbell
Orchestral arrangements by Richard Campbell
Vocals - Thoby Burton
Guitars and Keyboards - Richard Campbell and Thoby Burton
Drums and Bass - Richard Campbell
Engineered and mixed by Richard Campbell
Recorded at Orpheus Studio, London, 2017-2020
Mastered by Nick Watson at Fluid Mastering
Produced by Richard Campbell and Thoby Burton

Graphic Design by Thoby Burton and David Barton
Original front cover photograph by Hebi B.
Pressing and printing by Cyclone Music, Kent

℗ 2020 Blue Porcelain
© 2020 Thoby Burton

I am proud to announce the release of RockCounsellor 8th single, 'You Can Wait', recorded and produced in collaboration with RockCounsellor's other half, Richard Campbell at Orpheus Studio. 

'You Can Wait' is a song about how some of us find ourselves in unhealthy, toxic and abusive relationships, waiting for our partners to change, which of course they do not. Production-wise, Richard and I opted for a straight-ahead 4-piece garage-rock band sound - with added Primal Scream-inspired tambourine!

You can wait...or you can listen to it now! 

'You Can Wait’ by RockCounsellor
Written by T. Burton
© T. Burton 2019
Vocals: Thoby Burton
Guitar, Bass, Drums, Tambourine: Richard Campbell

Recorded and engineered by Richard Campbell; co-produced by Richard Campbell and Thoby Burton at Orpheus Studios, London, Spring-Summer 2018
https://www.facebook.com/orpheusstudio.co.uk/
https://soundcloud.com/orpheusstudio
@orpheusstudio

You Can Wait

You Can Wait (Remastered 2020) by RockCounsellor

MusicTherapy is the debut album by RockCounsellor
Release Date 05/11/20
https://rockcounsellor.bandcamp.com/releases

All songs written by Thoby Burton
All songs arranged by Thoby Burton and Richard Campbell
Orchestral arrangements by Richard Campbell
Vocals - Thoby Burton
Guitars and Keyboards - Richard Campbell and Thoby Burton
Drums and Bass - Richard Campbell
Engineered and mixed by Richard Campbell
Recorded at Orpheus Studio, London, 2017-2020
Mastered by Nick Watson at Fluid Mastering
Produced by Richard Campbell and Thoby Burton

Graphic Design by Thoby Burton and David Barton
Original front cover photograph by Hebi B.
Pressing and printing by Cyclone Music, Kent

℗ 2020 Blue Porcelain
© 2020 Thoby Burton


I’m happy to announce the release of RockCounsellor’s latest song, ‘The Privilege’, produced in collaboration with Richard Campbell at Orpheus Studio, who once again has used his wizardry and made his magic, so I can so proudly release another song from my head out into the world. 

The song is about the privilege of experiencing someone else’s vulnerability. It’s inspired by the access my work gives me to people’s inner worlds, which are sometimes very much at odds with how they present themselves to the outside world.

When so many of us are isolated from direct contact with friends and relatives, being vulnerable and sharing our fears and anxieties with our loved-ones can be so helpful in coping with the uncertainty we are facing.

It can also be helpful to listen to music! 

Stay safe and well.

Thoby

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33wWFPk
Apple Music: https://apple.co/2xhiZ3h
Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/2xblPHi
Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/3a5ZBot
YouTube: https://bit.ly/2IZLepW

'The Privilege’ by RockCounsellor
Written by T. Burton
© T. Burton 2020
Vocals / Keys (piano/synth/strings): Thoby Burton
Guitar / Keys (piano/synth/strings) Bass / Drums: Richard Campbell

Recorded and engineered by Richard Campbell; 
Co-produced by Richard Campbell and Thoby Burton
Orpheus Studios, London, Winter 2019/20
https://www.facebook.com/orpheusstudio
https://soundcloud.com/orpheusstudio
@orpheusstudio

The Privilege

The Privilege (Remastered 2020) by RockCounsellor

MusicTherapy is the debut album by RockCounsellor
Release Date 05/11/20
https://rockcounsellor.bandcamp.com/releases

All songs written by Thoby Burton
All songs arranged by Thoby Burton and Richard Campbell
Orchestral arrangements by Richard Campbell
Vocals - Thoby Burton
Guitars and Keyboards - Richard Campbell and Thoby Burton
Drums and Bass - Richard Campbell
Engineered and mixed by Richard Campbell
Recorded at Orpheus Studio, London, 2017-2020
Mastered by Nick Watson at Fluid Mastering
Produced by Richard Campbell and Thoby Burton

Graphic Design by Thoby Burton and David Barton
Original front cover photograph by Hebi B.
Pressing and printing by Cyclone Music, Kent

℗ 2020 Blue Porcelain
© 2020 Thoby Burton

05/11/2020

If You Could Be Wrong by RockCounsellor

RockCounsellor is the music-making alias of songwriter and musician, Thoby Burton. RockCounsellor's music is produced in collaboration with Richard Campbell at Orpheus Studio in east London.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thobyrockcounsellor/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rockcounsellor
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thobyrockcounsellor

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orpheusstudio.co.uk/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/orpheusstudio
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/orpheusstudio

Thoby's former bands and projects include: 
Pocket Rocket (UK), 1999-2009
67, 1992-1995: 
https://soundcloud.com/67southernrecords
http://shop.southern.com/67/

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