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Musicians of Note
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Not a bad list.
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Artists propping up fascism
Spotify
Industry plant discourse
Trying to separate music from politics
Exploitative ticketing practices
The music industry's superfan obsession
Festivals powered by the military-industrial complex
Doomerism
Artists propping up fascism
Spotify
Industry plant discourse
Trying to separate music from politics
Exploitative ticketing practices
The music industry's superfan obsession
Festivals powered by the military-industrial complex
Doomerism
Drowned In Sound's predictions for 2026
In/Out: We look into the crystal ball at what could unfold over the next 358 days...
www.drownedinsound.org
January 8, 2026 at 6:03 AM
Not a bad list.
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Artists propping up fascism
Spotify
Industry plant discourse
Trying to separate music from politics
Exploitative ticketing practices
The music industry's superfan obsession
Festivals powered by the military-industrial complex
Doomerism
Artists propping up fascism
Spotify
Industry plant discourse
Trying to separate music from politics
Exploitative ticketing practices
The music industry's superfan obsession
Festivals powered by the military-industrial complex
Doomerism
Drowned In Sound's predictions for 2026
In/Out: We look into the crystal ball at what could unfold over the next 358 days...
www.drownedinsound.org
January 8, 2026 at 5:57 AM
OUT
Artists propping up fascism
Spotify
Industry plant discourse
Trying to separate music from politics
Exploitative ticketing practices
The music industry's superfan obsession
Festivals powered by the military-industrial complex
Doomerism
Artists propping up fascism
Spotify
Industry plant discourse
Trying to separate music from politics
Exploitative ticketing practices
The music industry's superfan obsession
Festivals powered by the military-industrial complex
Doomerism
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Yep, these are all great places to start...
OUT
Artists propping up fascism
Spotify
Industry plant discourse
Trying to separate music from politics
Exploitative ticketing practices
The music industry's superfan obsession
Festivals powered by the military-industrial complex
Doomerism
Artists propping up fascism
Spotify
Industry plant discourse
Trying to separate music from politics
Exploitative ticketing practices
The music industry's superfan obsession
Festivals powered by the military-industrial complex
Doomerism
Drowned In Sound's predictions for 2026
In/Out: We look into the crystal ball at what could unfold over the next 358 days...
www.drownedinsound.org
January 8, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Yep, these are all great places to start...
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Totally agree with @emmabwilkes.bsky.social in today's @drownedinsound.org newsletter. Imperfection makes human music that drives connection.
I always think about AC/DC's Whole Lotta Rosie, which is _slightly_ out of tune, and all the more thrilling for it.
www.drownedinsound.org/drowned-in-s...
I always think about AC/DC's Whole Lotta Rosie, which is _slightly_ out of tune, and all the more thrilling for it.
www.drownedinsound.org/drowned-in-s...
January 7, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Totally agree with @emmabwilkes.bsky.social in today's @drownedinsound.org newsletter. Imperfection makes human music that drives connection.
I always think about AC/DC's Whole Lotta Rosie, which is _slightly_ out of tune, and all the more thrilling for it.
www.drownedinsound.org/drowned-in-s...
I always think about AC/DC's Whole Lotta Rosie, which is _slightly_ out of tune, and all the more thrilling for it.
www.drownedinsound.org/drowned-in-s...
OUT
Artists propping up fascism
Spotify
Industry plant discourse
Trying to separate music from politics
Exploitative ticketing practices
The music industry's superfan obsession
Festivals powered by the military-industrial complex
Doomerism
Artists propping up fascism
Spotify
Industry plant discourse
Trying to separate music from politics
Exploitative ticketing practices
The music industry's superfan obsession
Festivals powered by the military-industrial complex
Doomerism
Drowned In Sound's predictions for 2026
In/Out: We look into the crystal ball at what could unfold over the next 358 days...
www.drownedinsound.org
January 8, 2026 at 5:57 AM
OUT
Artists propping up fascism
Spotify
Industry plant discourse
Trying to separate music from politics
Exploitative ticketing practices
The music industry's superfan obsession
Festivals powered by the military-industrial complex
Doomerism
Artists propping up fascism
Spotify
Industry plant discourse
Trying to separate music from politics
Exploitative ticketing practices
The music industry's superfan obsession
Festivals powered by the military-industrial complex
Doomerism
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Lots of albums to look forward to in 2026! www.drownedinsound.org/upcoming-alb...
Upcoming Album Releases (Jan 2026 - April 2026)
Your essential guide to forthcoming releases plus various mainstream releases.
www.drownedinsound.org
January 5, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Lots of albums to look forward to in 2026! www.drownedinsound.org/upcoming-alb...
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Describe your 2026 goals using only song titles:
January 3, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Describe your 2026 goals using only song titles:
Was a meme the song of the summer?!
DiS founder Sean Adams and music journalist @emmabwilkes.bsky.social (NME, Kerrang and DiS) rundown the biggest stories of the year, including lots of things you might have missed podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
DiS founder Sean Adams and music journalist @emmabwilkes.bsky.social (NME, Kerrang and DiS) rundown the biggest stories of the year, including lots of things you might have missed podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
Spotify Boycotts, Solidarity, and Jet2 Rage: Our Top 3 Moments of 2025
Podcast Episode · Drowned in Sound · 20/12/2025 · 49m
podcasts.apple.com
December 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Was a meme the song of the summer?!
DiS founder Sean Adams and music journalist @emmabwilkes.bsky.social (NME, Kerrang and DiS) rundown the biggest stories of the year, including lots of things you might have missed podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
DiS founder Sean Adams and music journalist @emmabwilkes.bsky.social (NME, Kerrang and DiS) rundown the biggest stories of the year, including lots of things you might have missed podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
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We’re going to be making a lot more of our editorial subscriber only on @drownedinsound.org next year
People are getting the media they don’t pay for at the moment and the people paying are billionaires… 🤦
Journalists and content creators need your support
People are getting the media they don’t pay for at the moment and the people paying are billionaires… 🤦
Journalists and content creators need your support
Most publications with paywalls are cheaper per month than a cup of coffee, or a magazine, or even a music or film subscription. If you don't want to pay for them that's fine but don't complain about the paywall, would you walk into a shop and say 'HEY WHY IS THAT STUFF IN THE WINDOW NOT FREE?'
December 8, 2025 at 10:33 PM
We’re going to be making a lot more of our editorial subscriber only on @drownedinsound.org next year
People are getting the media they don’t pay for at the moment and the people paying are billionaires… 🤦
Journalists and content creators need your support
People are getting the media they don’t pay for at the moment and the people paying are billionaires… 🤦
Journalists and content creators need your support
How many of our top 25 have you heard? www.drownedinsound.org/drowned-in-s...
Drowned in Sound's 25 Favourite Albums of 2025: 10-1
Our countdown continues with our 10 favourite albums of the year.
www.drownedinsound.org
December 13, 2025 at 12:42 PM
How many of our top 25 have you heard? www.drownedinsound.org/drowned-in-s...
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your regular reminder that spotify sucks shit and doesn't pay artists for shit and is not your only option for convenient streaming
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
December 3, 2025 at 11:39 PM
your regular reminder that spotify sucks shit and doesn't pay artists for shit and is not your only option for convenient streaming
This feels like a real moment with satire sites calling out Spotify
We went pretty deep about this on recent editions of our podcast
We went pretty deep about this on recent editions of our podcast
December 5, 2025 at 1:06 PM
This feels like a real moment with satire sites calling out Spotify
We went pretty deep about this on recent editions of our podcast
We went pretty deep about this on recent editions of our podcast
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I don’t know who needs to hear this but please repost www.drownedinsound.org/how-to-suppo...
How To Support The Music You're Obsessed With
Find out how you can support the music you love
www.drownedinsound.org
December 5, 2025 at 10:32 AM
I don’t know who needs to hear this but please repost www.drownedinsound.org/how-to-suppo...
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A deep dive into the Eurovision divisions, written with incision, but not for television. (I am very tired).
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Eurovision: Which countries are boycotting the song contest and can it survive?
The biggest crisis in the Eurovision Song Contest's history raises major questions about its future.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 12:52 PM
A deep dive into the Eurovision divisions, written with incision, but not for television. (I am very tired).
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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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
podcasts.apple.com
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?
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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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...
community.drownedinsound.com
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...