Recent Newsletters

03
Oct
๐ŸŽ‚ Question Time

๐ŸŽ‚ 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
15
Aug
We've Shed Our Twitter Feathers - Now What?

We've Shed Our Twitter Feathers - Now What?

Like the mayor in Jaws, Elon Musk seems to be prioritising ideology over public safety.
11 min read
25
Jul
Do Local Scenes Benefit From Major Events Like Primavera?

Do Local Scenes Benefit From Major Events Like Primavera?

Primavera Sound did not make Arca or Rosalia. But the festival has helped propel other local acts beyond Spainโ€™s borders.
7 min read
18
Jul
What's Next?

What's Next?

Your feedback sought.
2 min read
19
Jun
A Swiftie On Superfandom

A Swiftie On Superfandom

The music industry is obsessed with "superfans" but what does that really mean? Meet music blogger Karly from LA...
7 min read