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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.

Drowned in Sound's 25 Favourite Albums of 2025: 10-1
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Glooooooop: How musicians became 'creators'

Glooooooop: How musicians became 'creators'

These days, if you say you're a musician, you'll be told you're not, you're a creator...

Nine Inch Nails still sound like the future

Nine Inch Nails still sound like the future

…And doesn’t it make you feel better?

Jared Leto allegations + Music News Digest

Jared Leto allegations + Music News Digest

Primavera, Massive Attack, Misogyny, Music Journalism, NPR, Mary Anne Hobbs, Boards of Canada, Talking Heads, and more.

MPs Launch Fan-Led Music Review + Recommended New Albums

MPs Launch Fan-Led Music Review + Recommended New Albums

Three album of the year contenders and a digest of recent music news.

What Music Festivals Look Like During Wartime 🇺🇦

What Music Festivals Look Like During Wartime 🇺🇦

Music, Sirens, Resistance, and Compassion at Kyiv's Vegan Weekend.

ANOHNI Shared A Vision Of Our Future. Now I Can't Unsee It

ANOHNI Shared A Vision Of Our Future. Now I Can't Unsee It

"It looked like a very beautiful sunlit graveyard, with beautiful grave stones." - ANOHNI sparked this reflection on climate grief, music's role in resistance, and why small actions matter when facing overwhelming crises.

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