Led by cognitive neuroscientist Marsha Goodman-Wood, the Parents’ Choice Gold Award-winning band Marsha and the Positrons has made its mark with families nationwide by blending catchy, “feel good” songs about science and how the world works with positive social messages. The newest Marsha and the Positrons album, Energetic, is set for release on September 1.
“I love connecting science with our humanity, and making it fun and exciting,” says Marsha Goodman-Wood. “My goal is to write songs about the important things — kindness, friendship, and taking care of our world and all its people. I combine these values with science facts and try to wrap them in clever lyrics that are accessible to anyone.”
In keeping with its title, most of the songs on Energetic are upbeat and cover a range of science topics – bee communication, parts of the brain, starling murmurations, ghost forests, kinetic and potential energy, and cicadas. Other tracks relate to life experiences – learning to tie your shoelaces, anxiety about getting shots at the doctor, enjoying time outside in nature, going to the library, dressing for the weather, and the magic of dreaming. Two numbers really embrace the social messaging that Marsha and the Positrons aims for – “New Leaf,” which is about starting the new year with hope for change, and “High Fives,” in which Dumi Right’s clever rapping and Jamaal “Black Root” Collier’s beatboxing enhance the message of sharing positive energy with others.
Known for her award-winning songwriting’s vibrant energy, Marsha Goodman-Wood brings to Energetic an eclectic group of musical influences ranging from jazz and blues to indie rock. While she includes scientific facts and positive messages in her songs, the listening experience is always joyful and celebratory, not preachy.
ABOUT MARSHA GOODMAN-WOOD
Marsha Goodman-Wood, leader of DC-based kindie band, Marsha and the Positrons, is a former cognitive neuroscientist and an award-winning songwriter known for her clever original songs that mix science facts with messages about kindness and friendship. Her music has won a Parents’ Choice Gold Award, a National Parenting Products Award, and a host of other songwriting awards. Marsha and the Positrons songs are playful, educational, and entertaining for both kids and grown-ups. Marsha always brings her signature positive energy to stages and classrooms and loves to inspire curiosity about science through her music.
“As a cognitive neuroscientist, I appreciate that music boosts brain development in young children and helps seniors retain mental sharpness and mental health, so I’m honored to work with all ages.” says Marsha Goodman-Wood.
Previous albums include Positronic (2018, Parents’ Choice Gold Award, NAPPA Award) and Gravity Vacation (2012). Energetic will be available on all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and Bandcamp.
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