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.
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
03
Oct
🎂 Question Time

🎂 Question Time

Today marks 24 years since Drowned in Sound first went on online and to mark our birthday, I'm
1 min read
26
Sep
Boom-Clap: Live Music's Riddle Unravelled

Boom-Clap: Live Music's Riddle Unravelled

Or why Live Nation's record profits amid venue closures is a head-scratcher. And what you can do to
10 min read
20
Sep
And the winner is...

And the winner is...

An at times stark but moving ambient album.
3 min read
09
Sep
20 Exceptional Albums from the UK & Ireland

20 Exceptional Albums from the UK & Ireland

Vote now for Drowned in Sound's alternative Mercury Music Prize.
2 min read
29
Aug
Fear & Scrolling: Journalism's Creator Replacement Theory

Fear & Scrolling: Journalism's Creator Replacement Theory

Having lived through the 'blogging is a hobby'-era, this journalists vs creators "debate" feels like nostalgia all over again...
14 min read
22
Aug
Your Soundtrack To Summer's End Credits

Your Soundtrack To Summer's End Credits

Melancholic music ahoy! Here's August's album & track of the month, our playlist refresh, podcast recommendations, and more.
6 min read