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Sean Adams

Founded Drowned in Sound in the year 2000. Recommender of music. Manager of artists such as The Anchoress and Charlotte Church. Run the DiS independent label.

132 posts

Newsletter

A Dose Of Hope In Dark Times

January's album of the month, a speaking songs playlist, and a hopeful podcast.

Newsletter

Girls Love Techno

A t-shirt slogan, a Welsh village hall, and what’s quietly breaking in live music

Podcast

Celebrating Music You Love Shouldn't Be This Complicated

Why 15-Year-Old Gamers Get Sponsors But Musicians & Music Fans Get Copyright Strikes

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Drowned in Sound Awards 2025

We've been counting down the five biggest stories of the year on our podcast. Here's a few more awards we'd like to hand out.

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Drowned in Sound's 25 Favourite Albums of 2025: 10-1

Our countdown continues with our 10 favourite albums of the year.

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Drowned in Sound's 25 Favourite Albums of 2025: 25-11

It's albums of the year o'clock! The best? Maybe. Our favourites? Definitely. Words by Sean Adams & Emma Wilkes.

Sean Adams

A Dose Of Hope In Dark Times

Girls Love Techno

Celebrating Music You Love Shouldn't Be This Complicated

Drowned in Sound Awards 2025

Drowned in Sound's 25 Favourite Albums of 2025: 10-1

Drowned in Sound's 25 Favourite Albums of 2025: 25-11

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