When it comes to horror films, what we see on screen is only half of the terror. The other half? The music that haunts us long after the credits roll, of course. Composers know how to evoke fear, tension, and dread with the perfect mix of melody, dissonance, and silence....

For neurodivergent musicians, navigating relationships in the music industry can feel especially daunting. In a world where who you know can sometimes matter as much as your talent and hard work, networking might seem intimidating. Yet, it's a crucial part of having your art heard and recognised. While everyone faces...

World Mental Health Day was last week on the 10th of October, so we thought it would be a good opportunity to point to some brilliant resources specifically catered to neurodivergent people. As ever, mental health is a topic that is vitally important to the wider discourse about neurodiversity because,...

Here are some of the Tenderloin Music team’s must-listen albums this week: Half Waif - See You At The Maypole The Smile - Cutouts Private Joy - Desire! Pandora - Wisp Alcalá Norte - Alcalá Norte

Recently I came across the interesting phenomenon, rhythmic entrainment. Most of us already know how music can influence our mood, body, and mind. Sometimes, it even feels like your heartbeat syncs with the song you’re listening to. This isn’t just in your head—rhythmic entrainment explains why this happens. What is...

David Byrne, the iconic frontman of Talking Heads, isn’t just celebrated for his trailblazing contributions to music and performance art—he’s also become a powerful voice in the conversation around neurodiversity, particularly in relation to autism. Byrne’s experiences with social discomfort and unique cognitive processing have shaped his artistic journey, making...