
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
What does “home” mean to you?
2 September 2025
Home – It’s Complicated…It seems that most people come from somewhere – they have a family house or at least an area where their relatives live – when people ask “where do you come from?” they can simply answer with the location they grew up in.
Songs That Remind You of Home
2 September 2025
We all have different versions of “home” – What’s yours? Featuring artists like: Kane Brown, Violent Femmes, The Cinematic Orchestra, Brenn!, Switchfoot, Kings of Convenience, Midget, and Nick Jonas
When Did I Last Laugh Out Loud?
29 August 2025
I find myself laughing often. Whether at my dog, random encounters, or friends’ stories. I love how contagious laughter is, spreading like music to everyone around me.
Songs To Make you Laugh
28 August 2025
This playlist is full of songs that make you laugh, from silly lyrics and absurd stories to funny memories and moments that never fail to put a smile on your face. Featuring artists like: Danny Kaye, Busta Rhymes, Morgan Jay, Zac Brown Band, David Devant and His Spirit Wife, and FLOYD WONDER
Depression
26 August 2025
A conversation between two people who deal with depression. Featuring artists like: Suzanne Vega, Breaking Benjamin, Tanya Ransom, Sam Fender, Civil Twilight, Slipknot, Tori Amos, Pierce The Veil
The Plot Thickens
22 August 2025
Unexpected grooves, cultures, and moods. Featuring artists like: PillowTalk, Mayer Hawthorne, Altin Gün, Gotan Project, The Pointer Sisters, Eric Clapton, Family Choice, Pixies
In Scotland & Feeling Good
19 August 2025
At 56, after 26 years in LA, I’m back in Scotland feeling good, sharing a photo essay of dogs, trails, and fresh starts
The Soundtrack Of Our Lives
18 August 2025
If our lives were soundtracked, these are the songs that tell our stories right now. Featuring artists like: Brent Cobb, Mark Ambor, John Carroll Kirby, almost monday, Van Der Graaf Generator, bailey, Ben Rector, Chris Cornell
Beneath The Feedback
13 August 2025
A cross-generational journey through rock and roll. Featuring artists like: Alter Bridge, Chris Cornell, Steven Wilson, Longpigs, Simon & Garfunkel, Billy Joel, Tremonti, Drive-By Truckers
Songs That Help With Anxiety
11 August 2025
Familiar, calming tracks that quiet the mind and steady anxious thoughts. Featuring artists like: Novo Amor, Steely Dan, Hans Williams, Hazlett, Eric Whitacre, The Killers, Many Voices Speak, Wordless Flight
How I Deal With Anxious Moments
8 August 2025
When anxiety hits hard, I turn to the 4-7-8 breathwork technique—four minutes that slow my heart, steady my mind, and bring me back into balance.
The Broken Hearts Club
15 July 2025
Drown in the despair of love lost and shattered feelings. Featuring artists like: Mazzy Star, Suzanne Vega, Band Of Skulls, The National, Madrugada, Sufjan Stevens, Clyde Otis, Joan Armatrading