T-MINUS

Tinnitus is every musician’s worst nightmare. But it might surprise you to learn that the painful ear-ringing can develop even in people who aren’t often exposed to loud sound levels. Enter a painstakingly tailored new app designed for people with the condition, created by musician and long-time sufferer Rupert Brown, and designed by James Rodley. T-Minus consists of navigable ‘mind environments’ that help users find soothing soundscapes to combat the specific frequencies at the root of their torment. We speak to the duo to find out more.

MusicTech When did you develop tinnitus?

I’ve been a professional musician for years and am a session drummer in live bands and in the studio. I remember coming out of a