The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pioneering research and education around psychedelics and cannabis, announced the launch of “Music is the Bridge,” blending artist-curated playlists with essential psychedelic education to inspire intentional exploration – paving the way for a future where psychedelics are accessible, understood and embraced as tools for treating mental health.
Music is the Bridge features playlists from top artists and organizations such as Lil Yachty, Melissa Etheridge, Brandon Boyd, Reggie Watts, CloZee, Boreta, Superposition, Good Trip Studios, East Forest, Dr. Bronner’s as well as MAPS Founder and President Rick Doblin aka “DJ Doblin.” The songs on each playlist have been hand-selected to set the mood musically for psychedelic experiences, integration sessions, and everyday listening.
In addition to the playlists, which MAPS will update each month, Music is the Bridge offers educational resources at no charge, including a complimentary introductory course guiding newcomers through the basics of psychedelics via a series of short, easy-to-follow lessons, Psychedelic Fundamentals (MSRP: $29). Within a couple of hours, Fundamentals provides students with a broad overview of the most interesting and important aspects of psychedelic history, science, clinical research, therapeutic uses, and harm reduction, backed by more than 35+ years of MAPS experience. The MAPS Integration Station workbook is also included; this resource helps to intentionally process and understand psychedelic experiences and bring the lessons into daily life.
"Music is medicine,” said Academy Award and GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge. “This is something that cultures around the world have long known. And in combination with plant medicines or psychedelics, they amplify one another, opening up a powerful journey to feel deeply and find truths. The songs on my playlist resonate with moments of beauty and peace, opening the way to experiences of insight and freedom.”
GRAMMY-nominated Artist Lil Yachty commented: “Whenever I take a trip, I often spend the end of it reflecting and integrating my experiences—trying to understand why certain things are happening, what I’m doing well, and whether there’s anything I could be doing differently, or whatever else comes up.”
