Dr. Andrew Curran, a retired paediatric neurologist from Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, has swapped his medical career for the microphone, releasing a powerful protest anthem with his band The Promise just as former US President Donald Trump prepares for a state visit to Britain.
After dedicating over 40 years to treating children with brain injuries, 67-year-old Dr. Curran is now channeling his passion into music that calls on America’s leaders to replace conflict with compassion. While the timing coincides with Trump’s visit, Dr. Curran is clear that the song is not a political attack on any one individual.
“This song isn’t against one person or party,” he said. “It’s a message to all leaders—past, present, and future—across America. I have hoped for better from them all and been disappointed.”
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Highlighting the United States’ long history of involvement in conflict—224 years out of 247—and the massive $238 billion generated by the arms industry last year, Dr. Curran’s music is a heartfelt plea to change direction.
He believes music possesses a unique ability to touch society’s core. “Music ignites language, memory, empathy, and movement. It bypasses fear and speaks directly to our emotions,” he explained.
Dr. Curran is also known for his educational work, including his acclaimed book, The Little Book of Big Stuff About the Brain, which supports parents and teachers in fostering children’s learning. He created The Little Show of Big Stuff about the Brain, a live performance blending neuroscience and art.
His message to audiences is simple yet profound: “You do not need fixing—you need reminding. You are whole. You can change. Joy and peace are your natural states.”
Set to release an album this autumn with The Promise, Dr. Curran will accompany it with live UK shows. He envisions a transformative moment in history, saying, “This must be a Martin Luther King moment for the planet—not just combating racism but championing kindness; not just political change, but emotional change. A movement rooted in kindness for all people, all backgrounds, all nations—and for ourselves.”