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

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Proud and Loud

11 June 2024

The musicto community celebrates Pride month. Featuring artists like: Gossip, Grace Petrie, John Grant, RuPaul, Tom Robinson Band, Rina Sawayama, Brittany Howard, The 1975

Pika's Music for Writing

Pika’s Music for Writing

24 May 2024

These tunes will help you write every day! Featuring artists like: Air, Daft Punk, RJD2, Röyksopp, Punch Brothers, Mariya Takeuchi, Michael Kiwanuka, Steven Wilson

Inspired by The Sizzle

Inspired by The Sizzle

22 May 2024

Songs to write a daily technology newsletter to. Featuring artists like: TISM, King Missile, Ben Folds Five, The Flaming Lips, SUUNS, Primitive Reason, Amyl and The Sniffers, Infinite Pizza

Joy and Sorrow Combined

Joy & Sorrow Combined

10 May 2024

Celebrating life’s highs while exploring its lows. Featuring artists like: Fleetwood Mac, The 1975, Pixies, The Rumble Strips, FM-84, Donovan Woods, Amy Winehouse, División Minúscula

Sonic Kaleidoscope

Sonic Kaleidoscope

10 May 2024

A genre-defying experiment that sounds bloody great. Featuring artists like: Ludovico Einaudi, Martin Alejo Pensado, Thompson Twins, Juan Luis Guerra 4.40, Zakes Bantwini, Pentatonix, Avicii, Sigur Rós

Guess What Otis and Andrew Did - Again

Guess What Otis & Andrew Did – AGAIN?

9 May 2024

Errr – have you heard playlists 1 & 2? Featuring artists like: Marlena Shaw, Nas, Robert Palmer, Tubeway Army, Pollyanna Blue, JAY-Z, Les McCann, Civil Twilight

Groovy Music Of the World I

Groovy Music of The World I

3 May 2024

Tracks from Zimbabwe, The Philippines and Scotland. Featuring artists like: Kae Chaps, Basically Saturday Night, Deacon Blue, Sha Sha, Paolo Sandejas, Del Amitri, Meet Luminous, SOS, Hugh Kelly

Back to the 80's

Back to The 80’s

3 May 2024

Firing Mr. Fusion back to the decade of fun! Featuring artists like: The Pretenders, Black Box, Blue Peter, Talk Talk, Den Harrow, Laraaji, Simply Red, Japan

What Is Old Is New

What Is Old Is New

30 April 2024

Cool never goes out of style. Featuring artists like: Men At Work, Dan Croll, Sam Fender, Marlon Williams, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, Noah Kahan, Steely Dan, The Brook & The Bluff

Feel The Groove

Feel The Groove

30 April 2024

The maddest most eclectic mix. Featuring artists like: L.P.T, Keedron Bryant, N-Dubz, MONTMARTRE, Banky W., Unbreezy, Carpenters, JADED

Hard Truths

Hard Truths

30 April 2024

Female voices, raw lyrics, hard truths. Best listened in a dark room with a glass of whisky. Featuring artists like: Phoebe Bridgers, Daughter, Missy Higgins, The Staves, Julien Baker, Camp Cope, Indigo Girls, Tori Amos.

HEFF

In the Spotlight: HEFF

29 April 2024

A spotlight on Los Angeles based musician HEFF and his track “I Still Love You”