Andrew

Andrew

The first visual memory I have is that of the white upright piano in Singapore, Hell and the Dark Forces lived at the bottom, Heaven and the Angels at the top, they would play battles through my fingers and I was hooked.

As a psychology graduate I studied how sound affects human performance.

As a musician I compose instrumental music that stimulates your brain but doesn't mess with your language centers, leaving you free to write creatively without distraction.

As a curator I research how music can improve your life and create flow - I can tell you what music to listen to when studying for a test and why listening to sad music can make you feel better.

As a creator / contributor at musicto I believe that music can make the world better.

What I'm doing now 

Playlists

Finkel

In the Spotlight: FINKEL

17 March 2023

Find new artists, get fresh tunes, discover unfamiliar genres with our people-powered musicto Monday playlist. In the Spotlight: Finkel

A Musical Conversation

A Musical Conversation

30 January 2023

Two music writers sit down and talk. Featuring artists like: Orville Peck, The Black Crowes, Harry Styles, New Blue, Brothers Osborne, Brent Cobb, Little Beaver, Joan Armatrading

Ain't No Disco

Ain’t No Disco

29 January 2023

If you’re running the freeways, you need a little help… Featuring artists like: The Rolling Stones, Elliott Murphy, Steely Dan, Robert Cray, Paul McCartney, Led Zeppelin, The Osmonds, Paolo Nutini

We All Want The Same Things

We All Want The Same Things

28 January 2023

Connections are what unite us! Music from across the globe to inspire and rejuvenate. Featuring artists like: Amadou & Mariam, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Rhiannon Giddens, Fleetwood Mac, Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek, No Land, Los Lobos, Replikas

Making Progress

Making Progress

27 January 2023

Unplanned journeys often feel the most interesting. Featuring artists like: Christopher Warren-Green, Cliff Martinez, György Ligeti, Noah Baerman with Ron Carter and Ben Riley, Hats Off Gentlemen It’s Adequate, Pink Floyd, Faith No More, Alfa Mist

All About The X

All About The X

27 January 2023

No boys allowed. Featuring artists like: Caroline Polachek, Lily Allen, yeule, Catatonia, Lacey Sturm, Fiona Apple, Evanescence, Suzanne Vega

Live Your Life

Live Your Life

18 January 2023

A quick jaunt around the world and over time for a soundtrack to your life. Featuring artists like: Big Audio Dynamite, Spoon, Tommie Young, Lulu, Frankenstein Bolts, Dan Deacon, Vincent Nguini, Easy Star All-Stars

All Enveloping, All Encompassing

All Enveloping, All Encompassing

13 January 2023

Succumb to the sonic embrace of these epic tracks. Featuring artists like: Girlpool, Broken Social Scene, Collective Soul, Phosphorescent, The Divine Comedy, The Waterboys, Metric, Better Oblivion Community Center

Common Ground

Common Ground

12 January 2023

Reflective, introspective, fiery and rebellious – take this sonic journey mood and genre. Featuring artists like: Rogér Fakhr, D.R. Hooker, Asagaya, The Beat, Noir Désir, Thomas Dutronc, London Music Works, Electric Light Orchestra

It's Not All Ballads

It’s Not All Ballads

29 December 2022

Tracks that make you feel good in the moment and afterward. Featuring artists like: Joy Williams, Donnie & Joe Emerson, Jackie Greene, Bahamas, Girlpool, Mutual Benefit, The Cure, Galaxie 500

The Hero's Journey

The Hero’s Journey

22 December 2022

An epic soliloquy to accompany your personal heroic journey. Featuring artists like: Eric Kupper, Robert Palmer, Charlotte Church, Royal Blood, New Order, JADED, Maur, George Michael, P!nk

There's Nothing Like Fire For Reflection

There’s Nothing Like Fire For Reflection

21 December 2022

Campfire songs in which to share your soul. Featuring artists like: Vulfpeck, Lawrence, Jack Johnson, Chatham County Line, Malvina Kavita, Suzanne Vega, Olive Klug, Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66