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Should venues share stage times?
We went deep into this bugbear of many fans in this week’s newsletter
www.drownedinsound.org/the-guesswor...
We went deep into this bugbear of many fans in this week’s newsletter
www.drownedinsound.org/the-guesswor...
The guesswork of gig-going: why don't venues share their stage times?
Estimating what time a gig starts is a dilemma for any music fan. Why is it such a problem? And what are artists doing to help?
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November 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Should venues share stage times?
We went deep into this bugbear of many fans in this week’s newsletter
www.drownedinsound.org/the-guesswor...
We went deep into this bugbear of many fans in this week’s newsletter
www.drownedinsound.org/the-guesswor...
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“But if you listen to it again and again, you might go, well, what's that about? Or on a different day, a certain line will strike you in a different way.”
This is becoming as relevant for podcasts as it is for songs, which Paul Smith was referring to.
This is becoming as relevant for podcasts as it is for songs, which Paul Smith was referring to.
Love it when two kind-hearted music geeks geek out about other music geeks and continue to share their gratitude for the art of creating music.
Great episode, @drownedinsound.bsky.social.
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Great episode, @drownedinsound.bsky.social.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
Was Indie Sleaze Even Real? Maxïmo Park’s ‘A Certain Trigger’ at 20
Podcast Episode · Drowned in Sound · 05/11/2025 · 1h 5m
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November 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
“But if you listen to it again and again, you might go, well, what's that about? Or on a different day, a certain line will strike you in a different way.”
This is becoming as relevant for podcasts as it is for songs, which Paul Smith was referring to.
This is becoming as relevant for podcasts as it is for songs, which Paul Smith was referring to.
Recording our album of the year pod this week. What great record musn’t we forget?
November 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Recording our album of the year pod this week. What great record musn’t we forget?
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Not gonna lie, this was a dream commission to mark 25 years of @drownedinsound.org
As music journalism marches towards oblivion, a plea from @seaninsound.threads.net.ap.brid.gy for salvation
www.huckmag.com/article/musi...
www.huckmag.com/article/musi...
Music journalism faces oblivion, here’s why we need to save it
On reaching 25 years of Drowned in Sound, Sean Adams explores how music journalism is still limping, and why he set up The Association of Music Editors.
www.huckmag.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Not gonna lie, this was a dream commission to mark 25 years of @drownedinsound.org
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I was a day one @maximopark.bsky.social fan, so it was a joy to discuss music obsession and the myth of indie sleaze with Paul youtu.be/TFIZfO9Ckp8?...
Was Indie Sleaze Even Real? Maxïmo Park’s ‘A Certain Trigger’ at 20
YouTube video by Drowned in Sound
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November 5, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I was a day one @maximopark.bsky.social fan, so it was a joy to discuss music obsession and the myth of indie sleaze with Paul youtu.be/TFIZfO9Ckp8?...
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Excited to announce my FIRST podcast interview with @drownedinsound.org in their latest episode with Laura Bird (The Mynabirds), and Kadhja Bonet! You can watch the full video, or listen to the podcast wherever you get yours! www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbWU...
An ethical guide to quitting Spotify
YouTube video by Drowned in Sound
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October 9, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Excited to announce my FIRST podcast interview with @drownedinsound.org in their latest episode with Laura Bird (The Mynabirds), and Kadhja Bonet! You can watch the full video, or listen to the podcast wherever you get yours! www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbWU...
We’re 25 today. Which artists have we turned you onto over the years?
October 1, 2025 at 5:58 AM
We’re 25 today. Which artists have we turned you onto over the years?
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The scale of misogyny in the music industry is astonishing www.drownedinsound.org/misogyny-in-...
Misogyny in Music: The Numbers
Following Eliza Hatch's appearance on the podcast this week to discuss misogyny in music, we illustrate the scale of the issue in numbers
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September 28, 2025 at 9:41 AM
The scale of misogyny in the music industry is astonishing www.drownedinsound.org/misogyny-in-...
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This is a really important conversation and I urge all the men in music to tune in to this (send it to your friends etc) youtu.be/rOJlgMMTuCE?...
Is music finally ready to confront misogyny? DiS meets CheerUpLuv
YouTube video by Drowned in Sound
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September 27, 2025 at 10:32 AM
This is a really important conversation and I urge all the men in music to tune in to this (send it to your friends etc) youtu.be/rOJlgMMTuCE?...
Former Labour leader @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social is starting a music festival to support grassroots scenes and DiS’ @emmabwilkes.bsky.social caught up with him to find out more www.drownedinsound.org/jeremy-corby...
Jeremy Corbyn on grassroots music
Jeremy Corbyn has gone from Leader of the Opposition to a champion of grassroots music - and now, his Peace & Justice project is launching a festival. We ask - how did he come to speak up for a cause ...
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September 28, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Former Labour leader @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social is starting a music festival to support grassroots scenes and DiS’ @emmabwilkes.bsky.social caught up with him to find out more www.drownedinsound.org/jeremy-corby...
List 3 things you can talk about for 3 hours with no prep
1) whether Pinkerton is better than Blue
2) why rock isn’t dead
3) a new song I’ve had stuck on repeat for about 8 days
1) whether Pinkerton is better than Blue
2) why rock isn’t dead
3) a new song I’ve had stuck on repeat for about 8 days
List 3 things you can talk about for 3 hours with no prep
1) dogs
2) the who
3) the music industry
1) dogs
2) the who
3) the music industry
list 3 things you can talk about for 3 hours with no prep
1. Middle-Earth
2. Númenor
3. Valinor and the Blessed Lands
1. Middle-Earth
2. Númenor
3. Valinor and the Blessed Lands
September 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
List 3 things you can talk about for 3 hours with no prep
1) whether Pinkerton is better than Blue
2) why rock isn’t dead
3) a new song I’ve had stuck on repeat for about 8 days
1) whether Pinkerton is better than Blue
2) why rock isn’t dead
3) a new song I’ve had stuck on repeat for about 8 days
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BREAKING: Microsoft has blocked the Israeli military from some cloud and AI services. The block comes after The Guardian revealed last month that Microsoft’s services were being used for mass surveillance of Palestinians. Full details 👇 www.theverge.com/news/785733/...
Microsoft blocks the Israeli military from some cloud and AI services
The Guardian revealed last month that Microsoft’s services were being used for mass surveillance of Palestinians.
www.theverge.com
September 25, 2025 at 3:46 PM
BREAKING: Microsoft has blocked the Israeli military from some cloud and AI services. The block comes after The Guardian revealed last month that Microsoft’s services were being used for mass surveillance of Palestinians. Full details 👇 www.theverge.com/news/785733/...
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Welcome to all the new listeners to the @drownedinsound.org podcast this week
Every week I meet a person pushing for change or an innovative musician
This week, it was Rod and Roddy from iDLEWiLD and we walked about Patti Smith, Scottish pride and their 10th LP podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
Every week I meet a person pushing for change or an innovative musician
This week, it was Rod and Roddy from iDLEWiLD and we walked about Patti Smith, Scottish pride and their 10th LP podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
September 21, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Welcome to all the new listeners to the @drownedinsound.org podcast this week
Every week I meet a person pushing for change or an innovative musician
This week, it was Rod and Roddy from iDLEWiLD and we walked about Patti Smith, Scottish pride and their 10th LP podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
Every week I meet a person pushing for change or an innovative musician
This week, it was Rod and Roddy from iDLEWiLD and we walked about Patti Smith, Scottish pride and their 10th LP podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
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Have you ever met your favourite band?
As a teenager I interviewed Idlewild and 25 years on I’ve done it again. A lot has changed but they’re still thoughtful, eloquent, and humble
The new record - their 10th - is sensational and we get into that on this week’s podcast youtu.be/aCkK9quhuDc?...
As a teenager I interviewed Idlewild and 25 years on I’ve done it again. A lot has changed but they’re still thoughtful, eloquent, and humble
The new record - their 10th - is sensational and we get into that on this week’s podcast youtu.be/aCkK9quhuDc?...
Idlewild on Scottish pride, Patti Smith, and their 10th album
YouTube video by Drowned in Sound
youtu.be
September 19, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Have you ever met your favourite band?
As a teenager I interviewed Idlewild and 25 years on I’ve done it again. A lot has changed but they’re still thoughtful, eloquent, and humble
The new record - their 10th - is sensational and we get into that on this week’s podcast youtu.be/aCkK9quhuDc?...
As a teenager I interviewed Idlewild and 25 years on I’ve done it again. A lot has changed but they’re still thoughtful, eloquent, and humble
The new record - their 10th - is sensational and we get into that on this week’s podcast youtu.be/aCkK9quhuDc?...
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Massive Attack pulling out of Spotify is equally significant
The CEO’s investments in war technology was the subject of last week’s podcast with a musician who is leading the exodus youtu.be/svJnpYwgo9A?...
The CEO’s investments in war technology was the subject of last week’s podcast with a musician who is leading the exodus youtu.be/svJnpYwgo9A?...
Why it's time to quit Spotify
YouTube video by Drowned in Sound
youtu.be
September 19, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Massive Attack pulling out of Spotify is equally significant
The CEO’s investments in war technology was the subject of last week’s podcast with a musician who is leading the exodus youtu.be/svJnpYwgo9A?...
The CEO’s investments in war technology was the subject of last week’s podcast with a musician who is leading the exodus youtu.be/svJnpYwgo9A?...
“I counted down the days until my favourite music magazines went on sale, reading and re-reading till the words were half-memorised, learning by osmosis how to write about music.” @emmabwilkes.bsky.social www.drownedinsound.org/idlewild-pal...
Idlewild, Palestine gig stream, and the fan-to-industry pipeline
Find out how to watch tonight's Together For Palestine - and about a great women-led festival taking place in London this weekend
www.drownedinsound.org
September 21, 2025 at 6:21 AM
“I counted down the days until my favourite music magazines went on sale, reading and re-reading till the words were half-memorised, learning by osmosis how to write about music.” @emmabwilkes.bsky.social www.drownedinsound.org/idlewild-pal...
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Getting a few reactions like this
Fantastic to see the response to last week’s @drownedinsound.org podcast
Fantastic to see the response to last week’s @drownedinsound.org podcast
Just started streaming music, using @qobuz.bsky.social @drownedinsound.bsky.social to listen to @thecure.com
The high resolution sound quality on the App is incredible! Never heard sound quality like it on Sp****y . . .
Listen to Drone:Nodrone by The Cure on Qobuz open.qobuz.com/track/330218...
The high resolution sound quality on the App is incredible! Never heard sound quality like it on Sp****y . . .
Listen to Drone:Nodrone by The Cure on Qobuz open.qobuz.com/track/330218...
Open Qobuz
open.qobuz.com
September 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Getting a few reactions like this
Fantastic to see the response to last week’s @drownedinsound.org podcast
Fantastic to see the response to last week’s @drownedinsound.org podcast
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The Cure's Songs of a Lost World is 1 of 20 nominees for the Neptune Music Prize from @drownedinsound.bsky.social.
Voting will close on 15th October 2025. You can vote for up to 3 albums.
www.drownedinsound.org/drowned-in-s...
Voting will close on 15th October 2025. You can vote for up to 3 albums.
www.drownedinsound.org/drowned-in-s...
Drowned in Sound's Neptune Prize 2025 Announced
Vote now for your favourites of these 20 exceptional albums.
www.drownedinsound.org
September 12, 2025 at 10:46 PM
The Cure's Songs of a Lost World is 1 of 20 nominees for the Neptune Music Prize from @drownedinsound.bsky.social.
Voting will close on 15th October 2025. You can vote for up to 3 albums.
www.drownedinsound.org/drowned-in-s...
Voting will close on 15th October 2025. You can vote for up to 3 albums.
www.drownedinsound.org/drowned-in-s...
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Kat is one of the sharpest journalists around and this piece is a must read
When she joined me on the @drownedinsound.org podcast we talked about the future of media and how toxicity chills free speech and she goes much deeper on that in this piece podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
When she joined me on the @drownedinsound.org podcast we talked about the future of media and how toxicity chills free speech and she goes much deeper on that in this piece podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
September 13, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Kat is one of the sharpest journalists around and this piece is a must read
When she joined me on the @drownedinsound.org podcast we talked about the future of media and how toxicity chills free speech and she goes much deeper on that in this piece podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
When she joined me on the @drownedinsound.org podcast we talked about the future of media and how toxicity chills free speech and she goes much deeper on that in this piece podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
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Excellent discussion with Laura Burhenn of The Mynabirds about leaving Spotify—well worth a listen 🎧 . As we plan to put out new music soon, I will take this advice and use better platforms. Our art should not be financing war machines. Thanks for creating this @drownedinsound.bsky.social
Have you quit Spotify?
Now is the time to do so
Please take a time to watch (or bookmark for later) our latest podcast with @mynabirds.bsky.social about Spotify CEO’s investment in military tech youtu.be/svJnpYwgo9A?...
(Be grateful of any shares as I’m new to YouTube and building an audience)
Now is the time to do so
Please take a time to watch (or bookmark for later) our latest podcast with @mynabirds.bsky.social about Spotify CEO’s investment in military tech youtu.be/svJnpYwgo9A?...
(Be grateful of any shares as I’m new to YouTube and building an audience)
Why it's time to quit Spotify
YouTube video by Drowned in Sound
youtu.be
September 11, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Excellent discussion with Laura Burhenn of The Mynabirds about leaving Spotify—well worth a listen 🎧 . As we plan to put out new music soon, I will take this advice and use better platforms. Our art should not be financing war machines. Thanks for creating this @drownedinsound.bsky.social
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Have you quit Spotify?
Now is the time to do so
Please take a time to watch (or bookmark for later) our latest podcast with @mynabirds.bsky.social about Spotify CEO’s investment in military tech youtu.be/svJnpYwgo9A?...
(Be grateful of any shares as I’m new to YouTube and building an audience)
Now is the time to do so
Please take a time to watch (or bookmark for later) our latest podcast with @mynabirds.bsky.social about Spotify CEO’s investment in military tech youtu.be/svJnpYwgo9A?...
(Be grateful of any shares as I’m new to YouTube and building an audience)
Why it's time to quit Spotify
YouTube video by Drowned in Sound
youtu.be
September 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Have you quit Spotify?
Now is the time to do so
Please take a time to watch (or bookmark for later) our latest podcast with @mynabirds.bsky.social about Spotify CEO’s investment in military tech youtu.be/svJnpYwgo9A?...
(Be grateful of any shares as I’m new to YouTube and building an audience)
Now is the time to do so
Please take a time to watch (or bookmark for later) our latest podcast with @mynabirds.bsky.social about Spotify CEO’s investment in military tech youtu.be/svJnpYwgo9A?...
(Be grateful of any shares as I’m new to YouTube and building an audience)
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Friends! Be an absolute star and vote for us in Drowned in Sounds Neptune Prize please! It’s the alt competition to the Mercury and it’s a pure buzz to be nominated alongside some legends and heros. We put everything into making this album so to be recognised in this way means a lot. Vote!
Disappointed by this year’s Mercury Prize list?
We had this feeling back in 2008 and set up an alternative prize. No entry fees. Our community of music lovers recommend records for the long list.
We’ve listened to over 100 nominees and here’s our 2025 Neptune Prize shortlist
We had this feeling back in 2008 and set up an alternative prize. No entry fees. Our community of music lovers recommend records for the long list.
We’ve listened to over 100 nominees and here’s our 2025 Neptune Prize shortlist
Drowned in Sound's Neptune Prize 2025 Announced
Vote now for your favourites of these 20 exceptional albums.
www.drownedinsound.org
September 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Friends! Be an absolute star and vote for us in Drowned in Sounds Neptune Prize please! It’s the alt competition to the Mercury and it’s a pure buzz to be nominated alongside some legends and heros. We put everything into making this album so to be recognised in this way means a lot. Vote!
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"Echobelly pissed all over Oasis as a live band"
A choice quote of @jamesbpcook.bsky.social's in this double interview we did for @drownedinsound.org about the *other* Britpop... 🙌
www.drownedinsound.org/inside-the-o...
A choice quote of @jamesbpcook.bsky.social's in this double interview we did for @drownedinsound.org about the *other* Britpop... 🙌
www.drownedinsound.org/inside-the-o...
September 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
"Echobelly pissed all over Oasis as a live band"
A choice quote of @jamesbpcook.bsky.social's in this double interview we did for @drownedinsound.org about the *other* Britpop... 🙌
www.drownedinsound.org/inside-the-o...
A choice quote of @jamesbpcook.bsky.social's in this double interview we did for @drownedinsound.org about the *other* Britpop... 🙌
www.drownedinsound.org/inside-the-o...
Disappointed by this year’s Mercury Prize list?
We had this feeling back in 2008 and set up an alternative prize. No entry fees. Our community of music lovers recommend records for the long list.
We’ve listened to over 100 nominees and here’s our 2025 Neptune Prize shortlist
We had this feeling back in 2008 and set up an alternative prize. No entry fees. Our community of music lovers recommend records for the long list.
We’ve listened to over 100 nominees and here’s our 2025 Neptune Prize shortlist
Drowned in Sound's Neptune Prize 2025 Announced
Vote now for your favourites of these 20 exceptional albums.
www.drownedinsound.org
September 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Disappointed by this year’s Mercury Prize list?
We had this feeling back in 2008 and set up an alternative prize. No entry fees. Our community of music lovers recommend records for the long list.
We’ve listened to over 100 nominees and here’s our 2025 Neptune Prize shortlist
We had this feeling back in 2008 and set up an alternative prize. No entry fees. Our community of music lovers recommend records for the long list.
We’ve listened to over 100 nominees and here’s our 2025 Neptune Prize shortlist
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Wait, what!? The Cure aren't on the Mercury Prize list!? www.drownedinsound.org/mercury-priz...
Mercury Prize, Deftones, Die Spitz and our news round-up
Live Nation's legal woes, Nova Twins, Wolf Alice, The Darkness, AI, Radiohead, misogyny, and more.
www.drownedinsound.org
September 10, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Wait, what!? The Cure aren't on the Mercury Prize list!? www.drownedinsound.org/mercury-priz...