From the beginning of his career, Tim Schultz’s art practice ran parallel to music. From 1979 until 1983, he was the creative force behind the Sydney post-punk band, The Makers of the Dead Travel Fast. Music is a constant framing element in Schultz’s work throughout his career, with his deep interest in certain genres, in particular glam rock.

Three of Schultz's paintings appeared on the covers of The Makers of the Dead Travel Fast albums on the M Squared label.