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For 25 years our publication and podcast has recommended music. We now also spark conversations and create resources to help music fans discover their collective power.

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.

Drowned in Sound Awards 2025
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And the winner of the Neptune Prize 2020 is...

And the winner of the Neptune Prize 2020 is...

Our annual alternative to the Mercury Prize revealed

20 years in 1 album recommendation

Raise a cup to Efterklang's opus.

Fallen Alien: FKA Twigs

Fallen Alien: FKA Twigs

Stirrings. Swollen emotions. Otherworldliness to refract our true humanity.

A isn't for At the Drive-in nor Kid A

A isn't for At the Drive-in nor Kid A

Autolux have made the perfect late-night driving around downtown LA soundtrack.

Drowned in Sound to return as weekly newsletter

20 years on... a "new" newsletter.

Drowned in Sound's guide to the first 20 years of the 21st Century.

Drowned in Sound's guide to the first 20 years of the 21st Century.

An essential album, artist or "moment" every week. Plus an introduction to the class of 2021.

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