As I slowly reconnect with my previous world of being a touring drummer, I have developed a growing awareness of the physical demands of the instrument (especially as I age).

Once upon a time, in a world far far away… musicians made money from selling albums, gigging, and maybe getting a song on the radio.

We are excited to announce that Tonic Music Ambassador Simon Williams from will be curating the Tonic Music Lounge at this year's Shiiine On in Minehead.

Having explored ‘the artefact’, physically or digitally, the next part of my ‘music industry 101’ explores touring, so what is it?

Having explored ‘the artefact’, physically or digitally, the next part of my ‘music industry 101’ explores touring, so what is it?

The incredible Beta Band are back touring and they’ve invited Tonic Music along. After more than two decades, one of the most inventive...

Continuing on from last week’s piece exploring the recording process, this week we move into the realm of marketing ‘the product’.

Over the next few weeks, I want to move away from music listening and psychology and look at the practicalities of being a musician. Some of you readers will have only a basic grasp of what goes on in the hallowed industry, whilst some are seasoned veterans.

As creatives, do we prefer to be alone? In my clinical world of psychotherapy, I utilise the relationship as a core component of the work, but do musicians and other creatives also have a deeper pull to isolation?

This week’s piece is inspired by a blog I have stumbled across by a psychiatrist and music fan called Niall Crumlish who unfortunately passed away earlier this year.

'The Buzz' AKA Swimming Too Far From Shore. Moving away from the world of music psychology, this week’s blog is inspired by a recent book I have been reading on dopamine.

A new study (participants required) and a new Musicians Therapy Group.

A new study (participants required) and a new Musicians Therapy Group.

Well, well, we made it. This my 100 th blog for Tonic Music. There were times when I wondered what the hell I was going to write about...

Indie-pop solo-project better joy partners up with Tonic Music by raffling a 12” test pressing of their debut EP, while the...

Continuing on from my recent series of blogs on sound, music, emotions and psychology... I now want to briefly explore my favourite...

We are delighted to announce a new partnership with The Royal Society of Musicians, the first of its kind in the UK, offering group...

This week’s blog was inspired by a recent chat in one of the peer groups surrounding the sonic artist, Yuri Suzuki. The discussion was...

Continuing on from last week’s blog where I looked at how music impacts us emotionally. This week explores another theory called the...

Our Tonic Futures programme is open to all 18 to 25 year olds working and/or studying in music, providing FREE tailored mental health support. This next phase of Tonic Futures continues the work started in 2024, with FREE peer groups, skills workshops, and1-to-1 therapy sessions*. Alongside, FREE training courses will be provided to youth workers supporting young people in music settings, in the form of Mental Health First Aid and Suicide First Aid Lite. The Tonic Futures pr