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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

Podcast

What’s the future of music? (And what needs to change now?)

What’s the future of music? (And what needs to change now?)

Music is for everyone… or is it? That’s one of the big questions skidding around the BMX track in my head as Drowned in Sound’s podcast returns for a new season - one that marks 25 years of DiS. This year, I’m mapping out the future of

Newsletter

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

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.

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

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

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?

How does the music community address this moment?

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

Newsletter

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

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.

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