First introduced live last spring at Place des Arts during The Alan Parsons Live Project concert, Music is Medicine—the movement founded by Robert Frances, CEO of PEAK Financial Group and member of the band N2O—continues to grow with the release of Radio, a song by N2O produced and mixed by the legendary Alan Parsons.
Net proceeds from the project will be donated to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada to advance research, education and patient support programs.
Produced and mixed by Alan Parsons, Radio is an emotional song inspired by connection, memory and hope. It captures the spirit of Music is Medicine, transforming music into a force for unity and courage.
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“Losing a friend and bandmate to brain cancer had a profound impact on me,” said Robert Frances. “I wanted to turn that experience into something meaningful. Working with Alan on Radio brought that vision to life.”
The release of Radio follows the sold-out benefit concert by The Alan Parsons Live Project held on May 14 at Place des Arts, which raised more than $600,000 for brain cancer research and marked the official launch of Music is Medicine.
“It was a privilege to collaborate with N2O,” said Alan Parsons. “Knowing the story behind David’s lyrics makes Radio even more powerful. It is an honest and timeless song that proves music connects generations.”
Written by David Tondino (lyrics) and composed by N2O (music), Radio was inspired by the Beatles whose songs David listened to growing up. He later revisited the piece as a dialogue with the music that shaped him, reflecting on time, creativity and the comfort that music brings.
Listen on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6kUK4AURzSocbjuoieItnD?si=SuKRuH-uRq2Rxhx-Tz-pUg&nd=1&dlsi=2707a7266b8d4ddd
The recording features the musicians of The Alan Parsons Live Project under Parsons’ direction, who also produced and mixed the track.
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Distributed by LANDR, Radio is available now on all major streaming platforms. Net proceeds will be directed to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada to support research, awareness and assistance for patients and their families.
About Music is Medicine
Founded by Robert Frances and powered by N2O in collaboration with Alan Parsons, Music is Medicine is a Canadian initiative that transforms every listen into a direct contribution to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.
About Alan Parsons
Alan Parsons is a Grammy Award-winning musician, producer and engineer known worldwide for his work on The Dark Side of the Moon and Abbey Road, as well as for The Alan Parsons Live Project.
About PEAK Financial Group
One of Canada’s leading independent financial firms, PEAK Financial Group supports more than 1,500 advisors and 150,000 investors across the country, managing over 18 billion dollars in assets. Guided by integrity, innovation and humanity, PEAK is deeply committed to social initiatives such as Music is Medicine.
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Editor’s Note: N2O and Radio has been chosen as a Top Ten Pick for December 2025 on Cashbox Radio. You can support this band by requesting more airplay by logging on to: Request a Song on Cashbox Radio! – Cashbox Radio orhttps://www.cashboxradio.ca/request-a-song-on-cashbox-radio/