Surfacing Music's Collective Power for Change

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.

James Blake Smears Music Critics

An open invitation to James Blake to retract his comments about music journalism.

James Blake Smears Music Critics
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James Blake Smears Music Critics

James Blake Smears Music Critics

An open invitation to James Blake to retract his comments about music journalism.

A Portishead And A Sleaford Mod Made A Movie

A Portishead And A Sleaford Mod Made A Movie

Each week I talk to someone about music and everything it drags with it (usually that's a side order of politics and a glimpse at a better world).

We're launching a magazine - join our team!

We're launching a magazine - join our team!

We’re looking for the founding team to help bring the magazine to life.

Five things we learned from the inaugural Bulletproof Festival

Five things we learned from the inaugural Bulletproof Festival

Drowned In Sound headed to Dalston, east London to witness the inaugural Bulletproof Festival, helmed by Jeremy Corbyn's Peace & Justice Project. Here's everything we learned...

"Music helps build foundation for community"

"Music helps build foundation for community"

Conversations with CLT DRP and Cody Frost

Los Campesinos!

Los Campesinos!

"I could be saving these bands so much money," quips Gareth from indie-leg-ends Los Campesinos! during his chat with Helena Wadia and I about the economics of being a band in 2026. We natter about merch, the joy of his touring family, Spotify, touring, class, privilege

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