England

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.

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FKA twigs, Ethel Cain, ESNS & More: The Escapist Soundtrack to Shake Off Winter

2025's first digest of music recommendations. An antidote to the news or at least a soundtrack to your doomscrolling.

15 Minutes To Shape The Future of Live Music in the UK

An incredibly important moment for music fans to have their say

Newsletter

15 Must See Live Acts - The Class of 2025 Shortlist

Discover some great new acts recommended by the Association of Music Editors.

Newsletter

How does the music community address this moment?

A letter to the music community about California and climate change.

58 Must See Live Acts: Meet The Class of 2025 Longlist

The winner and runner-up will receive a share of the £1000 prize fund from The Class of 2025 official sponsor, See Tickets.

Advice

25 Ideas to Keep Your Music Scene Alive in 2025

A list of ways music fans can support the music we love and the grassroots ecosystem it relies upon.

Sean Adams

FKA twigs, Ethel Cain, ESNS & More: The Escapist Soundtrack to Shake Off Winter

15 Minutes To Shape The Future of Live Music in the UK

15 Must See Live Acts - The Class of 2025 Shortlist

How does the music community address this moment?

58 Must See Live Acts: Meet The Class of 2025 Longlist

25 Ideas to Keep Your Music Scene Alive in 2025

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