England

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.

124 posts

Essay

Writing about DiS' future whilst listening to Vespertine

We turned 25 this week, now it's time to let you in on our plans...

Newsletter

🎂 Drowned in Sound is 25 Today

This is not the newsletter I was planning to send today...

Podcast

Why musicians & music fans are leaving Spotify

Love music, hate war? It's time to change streaming service... Learn more on this week's podcast.

Newsletter

Drowned in Sound's Neptune Prize 2025 Announced

Vote now for your favourites of these 20 exceptional albums.

Newsletter

DiScover: 5 Must See New Acts at Reading 2025

Whether you're attending Reading Festival this weekend or just looking for some tunes, here's 5 great new acts to play at full volume.

Newsletter

Delicious Darkwave

Suitable for playlists featuring: Austra, Cold Cave, TR/ST and songs from The Matrix OST.

Sean Adams

Writing about DiS' future whilst listening to Vespertine

🎂 Drowned in Sound is 25 Today

Why musicians & music fans are leaving Spotify

Drowned in Sound's Neptune Prize 2025 Announced

DiScover: 5 Must See New Acts at Reading 2025

Delicious Darkwave

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