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Loveables Rogues tell Pressparty: "We can replicate One Direction's success"

Loveable Rogues were one the most popular acts on the 2012 series of Britain's Got Talent, impressing the judges and public alike with self-penned tunes such as 'Lovesick'. The musical trio didn't win the show - but they did land a record deal with Simon Cowell, and a debut single and album are on their way. Pressparty caught up with Té Eugene to find out more about touring with Olly Murs, their upcoming record and whether they can emulate the success of One Direction.

You're supporting Olly Murs on his UK arena tour at the moment. What is it like to be out on the road with him?

Olly's a lovely guy - we've met him a couple of times before. He's really approachable as well. He actually came out when we were doing our rehearsals - he would dance along with us. We have a good bit of banter with him.

You've just released the video for your debut single 'What A Night' ahead of its release in April. What has the reception been like?

It's had a crazy response. It's been eagerly anticipated because we've been waiting for it since Britain's Got Talent. The reaction has been fantastic.

The track is about partying - would you describe yourself as a party animal?

Yeah, a little bit. We're all from Essex, so we go to town.

You have been working on your first album. How's the progress so far?

Really good. We've been writing a lot of songs for the album, and it's a dynamic sound. It's very different. We've been waiting a while to do this and we've developed our sound along the way. We can't wait for everyone to hear it.

What acts have influenced your sound?

We all come from different sounds, actually. Sonny's of a more pop nature, Eddie is more rock and I'm more R&B and soul. I'd say Madness is like a general consensus I suppose for what we aim to do. Hopefully our album exudes the same type of feeling that they do. It's not necessarily the same sound, but they're really fun and hopefully we'll do the same thing.

 

 

 

Are there going to be any collaborations on the album?

There's a few things that we can't divulge at the moment! Nothing's really concrete as of yet, but it's very interesting.

What acts are on your collaboration wish list?

We'd love to work with Chase & Status – an amalgamation of our two sounds would be really cool. They've got a great vibe. Also, someone like Beth Ditto. She's really out there, and she's extremely talented. Florence & The Machine too - really cool voice.

You came from Britain's Got Talent, and One Direction were the product of X Factor. Do you think you can replicate their success?

Yeah! It's a very different type of platform – you get more time to know the person on X Factor but artist-wise, we've created our own sound and had time to nurture that. But yeah, I think we could have the same success. We've got a good label backing us – why not?

Are you annoyed that you weren't on the X Factor instead then?

No, not at all. I think sometimes with the X Factor, it can be hard to define your sound. At the time, if we were on the X Factor, we wouldn't have been allowed to have management and it might have been a bit harder to do our own songs, and that would have been a problem for us. Whereas on Britain's Got Talent we did all our own material, you saw what we were, and that was what we wanted. We're not necessarily a vocal act – we're more about the songs that we play. We've got no regrets.

 

 

 

You signed to Simon Cowell's record label after leaving the show. How hands-on is he?

After Britain's Got Talent, he went to do the US X Factor, but he's come back since the show finished. We've seen him quite a few times, and he said he really loves how the album is sounding. We used to have a lot of Skype calls when he went out of the country.

Is it true that you were invited by producers to audition for Britain's Got Talent?

Yes. It's quite weird this one, because a lot of people thought it was a bit taboo. It happened quite a bit – they don't necessarily fast track you...they have a YouTube thing and that acts as your meeting with producers. Then you do go on to the live ones with Simon [Cowell], Alesha [Dixon] and Amanda [Holden]. We didn't actually have any favours done for us, it just means you don't have to travel far.

Do you think people take you less seriously because you came from a TV talent show?

I think it can be hard. That was our main reservation in doing the show, but I think in time we have been taken seriously. I think people have gone along with it – I don't think they look at us any other way, because we did do our own songs and we did define our own sound.

Is the future bright for Loveable Rogues?

I'd like to think so. It seems like it's a bit of whirlwind right now – as long as it doesn't go on the decline and continues on an incline, we'll be happy.

Loveable Rogues' debut single 'What A Night' is released on April 21.

 

 

 

Watch the video for Loveable Rogues' 'What A Night' below: