Electronic/Review Steam Lizard - Music Is My Medicine
Steam Lizard is the songwriting alias of Steve Bonham, an independent artist from Fleetwood, Lancashire, UK. His musical journey began in the late 2000s, with early tracks featured on BBC Radio 1’s Dave Pearce Dance Anthems and BBC Introducing on BBC Radio Lancashire. In 2009, his music was selected for the Blackpool Glam Rocks art installation, blending electronic textures with visual storytelling.
“Music Is My Medicine” by Steam Lizard is a euphoric, purpose-driven dance track that reconnects electronic music with one of its most essential ideas: presence. Inspired by the simple but powerful image of a school hall full of kids dancing freely—no phones, no self-consciousness—the track channels that same uninhibited joy into a modern club setting.
From the outset, the production leans into a nostalgic 90s rave aesthetic, with uplifting synth progressions and a steady, driving beat that feels instantly familiar. Yet it doesn’t remain in the past. Steam Lizard blends these classic elements with a more contemporary, trance-leaning polish, resulting in a sound that feels both timeless and current. The melodies are bright and expansive, designed to lift rather than overwhelm, while the rhythm section keeps everything grounded and propulsive.
At its core, the track revolves around a simple but effective mantra: “music is my medicine, dance away the pain.” It’s a phrase that could feel cliché in lesser hands, but here it lands with sincerity. The repetition reinforces the idea of music as therapy—not just escapism, but a shared emotional release.
What makes “Music Is My Medicine” stand out is its intention. It’s clearly built for DJs and dancefloors where connection matters more than spectacle. There’s a sense that this track isn’t about being watched—it’s about being felt.
Ultimately, Steam Lizard delivers a reminder of why dance music exists in the first place: to bring people together, to create moments of freedom, and to transform sound into something healing.