Sean Adams

Sean Adams

England
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.
17
Dec
2024's Albums of the Year

2024's Albums of the Year

10 essential, must-hear, obsession-worthy albums from the year twenty-twenty-four.
12 min read
12
Dec
DiS podcast: Q&A Edition

DiS podcast: Q&A Edition

And with the crash of a wave, the Drowned in Sound podcast is back! To mark 24 years of DiS,
2 min read
05
Dec
Why you're not out of touch with music

Why you're not out of touch with music

Is this feeling of disconnection a rare thing that unites "us"?
9 min read
03
Dec
What 1% of DiSsers are doing - and how you can join them

What 1% of DiSsers are doing - and how you can join them

A quick ask, an enormous impact.
3 min read
29
Nov
Kate Nash's ass and who's in The Class of 2025?

Kate Nash's ass and who's in The Class of 2025?

A peachy punk protest and a new DiS and Music Venue Trust new music award.
12 min read
20
Nov
Bluesky Starter Packs for Music

Bluesky Starter Packs for Music

DiS compiled guides to help you find some of your favourite musicians, labels, magazines and more. Plus a tip for
5 min read
06
Nov
The Cure: Go into the twilit woods, alone

The Cure: Go into the twilit woods, alone

This week's newsletter was inspired by a spiritual experience.
6 min read
29
Oct
Lily Allen's Feet Pics & The Broken Music Biz

Lily Allen's Feet Pics & The Broken Music Biz

Fact checking the misleading posts about the record industry vs the creator economy.
12 min read
20
Oct
How To Be Hopeful

How To Be Hopeful

"I guess I've found an actual Brexit Benefit," Alexei's track by track guide to the new Johnny Foreigner album.
8 min read
10
Oct
Does Live Music Need An Upgrade?

Does Live Music Need An Upgrade?

Is the live gig experience stuck in the 90s?
6 min read