Sean Adams hosts conversations on the future of music. From inclusion in the industry to the sustainability of music journalism, the founder... more
What does a melting glacier sound like? Can a rainforest sing? And what happens when the last bird of its... more
What did the future sound like when the synthesizer first arrived? What does it feel like now, with AI looming... more
What's it like to be an artist right now? And what does the future of music look like? Will it... more
A conversation about Fresh Hell, subcultures in nature, and shifting the climate narrative through creativity.In this episode of the podcast... more
Drowned in Sound founder and DiS podcast host, Sean Adams answers your questions. Send Qs for future episodes to sean@drownedinsound.org.Links... more
Why does gender bias still dominate radio airplay? And how did one data report force the industry to face its... more
What makes a great music city? How do governments, venues, and fans keep local music scenes alive? And why is... more
Music has long been a force for change but as extreme weather disrupts events and the industry grapples with its... more
From grassroots venues and youth music programs to Mercury Prize winners, early support shapes who gets to make music—and who... more
How will music survive until 2050? Will streaming monopolies and economic pressures lead to music’s decline, or can we build... more
This year marks 25 years since Drowned in Sound launched, and rather than obsessing about the past, we will be... more
In part two of this Q&A experiment, Drowned in Sound founder Sean Adams delves into various topics, including the process... more
To mark Drowned in Sound's 24th anniversary and before we begin a new season of the podcast, Drowned in Sound... more
Elijah is a profound thinker and this conversations draws on his influential grime nights with Stormzy & Skepta, writing about... more
How do you become a magazine editor that can put Kate Bush on the cover? And what’s it like running... more
Award-winning reporter Julia MacFarlane explains what the music press can learn from traditional news journalism. As Drowned in Sound's podcast season... more
Meet the YouTube music critic who runs whilst reviewing records. Probably not all of them, but there are some people evolving... more
The Quietus' John Doran reflects on the demise of Pitchfork and whether music journalism is now destined to be a... more
Does the music industry still need the music press? Do new acts still care about media coverage? Explore the shifting landscape... more
In a digital world awash with advertising money, why are music publications and media outlets facing extinction? As we explore... more
NBC News' tech and culture reporter Kat Tenbarge has her finger firmly on the pulse of internet culture and the... more
From revolutions in Iran to the pleasures of Lana Del Rey journalist Emma Garland has written for Vice, Huck, The... more
What's it really like to edit a music website? DIY Magazine co-founder Emma Swann joins DiS founder Sean Adams on season... more
Journalist, podcaster and climate communicator Greg Cochrane shares how interviewing ANOHNI changed his life, what it was like editing NME’s... more
Kickstarter's co-founder Yancey Strickler shares lessons from Fugazi's label and Beastie Boys' Grand Royal magazine and discusses the forward-thinking ethos... more
The Big Issue's Culture Editor Laura Kelly on their campaigning work, like Venue Watch to help save grassroots music venues... more
Where is music journalism headed? Sean Adams (@seaninsound) introduces season* two of the Drowned in Sound podcast in the style... more
Everyone from Radiohead to Sugababes to industry insiders are raving about a new book by therapist and live music expert... more
Our series of conversations about Artificial Intelligence and music continues with a look at the ethics and legal implications of... more
In case it wasn't obvious, this a music podcast that hasn't had enough of experts and to mark International Women's... more
Journalist, podcaster and climate communicator Greg Cochrane shares how interviewing ANOHNI changed his life, what it was like editing NME’s website, the... more