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Feel like a lot of people wrapped up their relationship with Spotify this year and it’s gonna be a bit of a badge of shame to share this over the coming weeks
Or am I wrong? youtu.be/yPC6Xt6wGho?...
Or am I wrong? youtu.be/yPC6Xt6wGho?...
November 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Feel like a lot of people wrapped up their relationship with Spotify this year and it’s gonna be a bit of a badge of shame to share this over the coming weeks
Or am I wrong? youtu.be/yPC6Xt6wGho?...
Or am I wrong? youtu.be/yPC6Xt6wGho?...
We talk a lot about the things that need to change in music and on this week’s Drowned in Sound podcast we meet one of the driving forces behind ending touts and bots ripping off fans 🙌
Ticket touts have long been out of control and extracting millions from the music ecosystem
The announcement of a cap means scalpers can’t profit from fans by using bot farms
Adam Webb from @fanfairalliance.bsky.social has pushed for change since 2012, so was great to chat on this week’s pod
The announcement of a cap means scalpers can’t profit from fans by using bot farms
Adam Webb from @fanfairalliance.bsky.social has pushed for change since 2012, so was great to chat on this week’s pod
UK Caps Ticket Resale at Face Value: What Took So Long?
Podcast Episode · Drowned in Sound · 19/11/2025 · 56m
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November 20, 2025 at 8:10 AM
We talk a lot about the things that need to change in music and on this week’s Drowned in Sound podcast we meet one of the driving forces behind ending touts and bots ripping off fans 🙌
How do you feel about people sharing Spotify Wrapped in 2025?
November 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
How do you feel about people sharing Spotify Wrapped in 2025?
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Are you sick of guessing gig times?
According to the Music Fans’ Voice Survey conducted earlier this year, 44 per cent of respondents said that having advance information about the stage times and/or the show end time would enable them to attend more live music events
#MusicThreads
According to the Music Fans’ Voice Survey conducted earlier this year, 44 per cent of respondents said that having advance information about the stage times and/or the show end time would enable them to attend more live music events
#MusicThreads
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 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Are you sick of guessing gig times?
According to the Music Fans’ Voice Survey conducted earlier this year, 44 per cent of respondents said that having advance information about the stage times and/or the show end time would enable them to attend more live music events
#MusicThreads
According to the Music Fans’ Voice Survey conducted earlier this year, 44 per cent of respondents said that having advance information about the stage times and/or the show end time would enable them to attend more live music events
#MusicThreads
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Thanks to the good people of the ‘Ridiculous music bargains’ thread on the @drownedinsound.org forums for this one 👍
community.drownedinsound.com/t/ridiculous...
community.drownedinsound.com/t/ridiculous...
Ridiculous music bargains
I started this thread on the old forum, got some some good tips so let’s try again. It’s your chance to post some ridiculous music bargain were the monetary outlay is significantly less than the quali...
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November 15, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Thanks to the good people of the ‘Ridiculous music bargains’ thread on the @drownedinsound.org forums for this one 👍
community.drownedinsound.com/t/ridiculous...
community.drownedinsound.com/t/ridiculous...
Are you sick of guessing gig times?
According to the Music Fans’ Voice Survey conducted earlier this year, 44 per cent of respondents said that having advance information about the stage times and/or the show end time would enable them to attend more live music events
#MusicThreads
According to the Music Fans’ Voice Survey conducted earlier this year, 44 per cent of respondents said that having advance information about the stage times and/or the show end time would enable them to attend more live music events
#MusicThreads
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?
www.drownedinsound.org
November 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Are you sick of guessing gig times?
According to the Music Fans’ Voice Survey conducted earlier this year, 44 per cent of respondents said that having advance information about the stage times and/or the show end time would enable them to attend more live music events
#MusicThreads
According to the Music Fans’ Voice Survey conducted earlier this year, 44 per cent of respondents said that having advance information about the stage times and/or the show end time would enable them to attend more live music events
#MusicThreads
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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?
www.drownedinsound.org
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
podcasts.apple.com
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
youtu.be
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...