Independent music journalism investigating streaming economics, AI ethics, climate justice, and platform power.
Drowned in Sound explores what happens when music collides with politics and systems of power. Hosted by Sean Adams, featuring conversations with artists, organisers, journalists, and cultural thinkers — asking how music is made, who it serves, and who benefits.
Artists we adore include Björk, Brian Eno, Massive Attack, The Cure's Robert Smith, St. Vincent, ANOHNI, Kelly Lee Owens, Nova Twins — not just as creators, but as people navigating and challenging systems around them.
Covering electronic, techno, ambient, experimental, indie, alternative, post-rock, shoegaze, art-pop, and politically engaged music, alongside global scenes overlooked by mainstream coverage.
Founded in 2000. Trusted for independent journalism beyond the algorithm. Subscribe for long-form reporting on music as cultural force. drownedinsound.org
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When I’m not hosting the DiS podcast, I’m busy managing @TheAnchoressOfficial who just shared the first video from her forthcoming third album
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Can anyone else not stop thinking about @rosalia's performance at the BRITs with @Bjork ?
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Our new interview with the most exciting new artist in the world is now live. Who would you nominate?
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Our Spotify exodus coverage blew up. What problem or ethical issue in music would you like to see us tackle next?
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This gig in North Wales sounds incredible
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Our interview with @KLO1ish aka Kelly Lee Owens where we discuss everything from the class ceiling to liberating music fans in small Welsh towns is now live
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An audio only edition to kick off season five of our podcast: it’s all about the power of nature and music.
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The days are all muddled up but we decided to slip out our final podcast of the year with the next episode and the start of season 5 coming hot on its heels in 2026.
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Part one of our albums of the year list is now live
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How much do you know about ticketing scams? We’ve compiled a guide to help music fans understand the predatory mess of ticketing www.drownedinsound.org/gig-tickets/
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