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 nowPlaylists
Trip Around the World
7 June 2022
All aboard! Join us as we embark on this musical journey … around the world in 22 songs, featuring artists like: Stevie Wonder, Fela Kuti, Sting, Skuve, Alt-J, Jón Jónsson, Michael Jacob, Lloyd Agola
Death Dream – Frightened Rabbit
21 May 2022
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week! …at least it was – it was when Scott Hutchison of one of my favorite bands Frightened Rabbit took his own life – probably acting out the story of a song he’d written 10 years ago – 10 years ago when he had more hope.
No, That’s Not How It Goes…
18 May 2022
You thought it was going one way but in fact it went the other…. Featuring artists like: Elements of Music, Amos Lee, Crawlers, Hole, Spoon, The Frights, China Crisis, Wet Leg
Liminal Space
17 May 2022
Liminal Space is a space between spaces. It is the threshold between what was and what is to come, the middle ground between two grounds. Featuring David Lynch, Morosity, Einstürzende Neubauten, Peter Gabriel, Leif Vollebekk, Mazzy Star, 65daysofstatic, Frankenstein Bolts and more!
Scary Pockets Top 22
9 May 2022
Matt & Andrew’s top 22 SP picks aka the dopest Scary Pockets playlist!, featuring artists like: Scary Pockets, India Carney, Madison Cunningham, Kenton Chen, Judith Hill, Mario Jose
Dare To Be Optimistic
29 April 2022
Stories to ease you out of the darkness, featuring artists like: The Wild Reeds, Aimee Mann, Wet Leg, Cosmo Sheldrake, Grace Petrie, Little Milton, Ian McFarland, New Radicals
Matt & Andrew Take Cover
28 April 2022
Collab list of covers that do justice to the og’s but also shine on their own Featuring artists like: • Scary Pockets • Erykah Badu • HAIM • Khruangbin • The White Stripes • Los Colognes • Fugees • The Black Keys
I Could Be The One – Noonie Bao Acoustic Mix – Avicii, Nicky Romero
23 April 2022
I thought there’d be a couple of Avicii tracks in this week’s submissions and while Noka’s selection of Wake Me Up on the Music to Vibe To list was beautifully written and a must read / listen, it was the track from Matt Jenko and the Music to Save The World playlist that caught my ear
A.M. mix
18 April 2022
relaxing electronic and alternative tacks, featuring artists like: Rose Gray, Crooked Colours, Bob Moses, Kowloon, Yotto, Bosley, Steve Miller Band, Superhumanoids
Let’s Go Crypto
17 April 2022
Time to change the world, featuring artists like: KSHMR,Prophets Of Rage,Jonas Blue,Martin Garrix,Nytrix,Kae Tempest,Shannon Moore,Ruchir,The Jam,PL4YFIELDS,Charles Bradley,Kill Paris,Woody Guthrie,Sasha Alex Sloan
Sunday Hangover Cure
17 April 2022
From Ankara to Los Angeles, doesn’t matter where you are – you wanna vibe to this list, featuring artists like: King Krule, The Jam,David Bowie,Childish Gambino, Portishead, LCD Soundsystem, Grizzly Bear, Allah-Las, Del Amitri, Lorde
Nostalgia
6 April 2022
Donia and Andrew share the tracks that evoke a wistful affection for the past, featuring artists like: Tomatito,Geoff Love & His Orchestra,Michel Legrand,Angelique Kidjo,Michel Sardou,Téléphone,Thomas Dutronc,Vangelis,Ramin Djawadi