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Drowned in Sound is back!
As a podcast and record label»
Drowned in Sound's 21 Favourite Albums of the Year: 2020
The records that were stuck on repeat on our ghost-ship.»
Drowned in Sound to return as a weekly newsletter
Don't call it a comeback... actually, do!»
Lykke Li's Sadness Is A Blessing
DiS founder launches Unhappy Hour newsletter + playlist series + radio show»
Drowned in Sound's 15 Favourite Albums of 2018
What's the best / top albums of the year? Here's our list.»
Drowned in Sound Team Recommend Their Favourite Albums of 2018
Here is what the contributors to the site have been enjoying this year, and why.»
Can You Help?
It's time for our annual funding drive. The price of a pint can make a big difference.»
With Feeling: Nick Cave, hearts ablaze, St Vincent, epiphanies, and more
Sean Adams prefers the new stuff, and more All Points East epiphanies.»
The Fangasm: Favourite Worst Nightmare by Arctic Monkeys
A beery brawl of ideas where the pummelling came thick, fast, and from every angle»
Bowers & Wilkins announced as Abbey Road Studios' Official Speaker & Headphone Partner
Two of the world’s most esteemed audio brands join forces.»
Contact Drowned in Sound
If you ever need to contact Drowned in Sound, here's how to do it...»
Your playlist guide to Independent Venue Week 2018
We've teamed up with Vauxhall Motors' Vivaro on Tour campaign to curate a 30-song IVW playlist.»
Drowned in Sound's Favourite Albums of 2017
An attempt to sum up the best albums of an incredible year»
Staff Poll: Drowned In Sound's Albums Of 2017 List
42 staff members. 92 different records. Everyone's top 3»
The Mercury First Listen Review: The Big Moon
DiS founder Sean Adams on The Big Moon's Love In The 4th Dimension»
7 Independent Venue Week gigs to goto this weekend
From London to Paisley via Hebden Bridge, get yourself out and support independent venues this weekend.»
From Muse to Radiohead: Around the UK in 20 Songs
Excuse me, how do I get from PJ Harvey to Black Sabbath?»
Independent Venue Week: Our Gig Picks
From Frightened Rabbit to Richard Hawley.»
Vivaro on Tour: Vauxhall Offers Musicians Free Van
Vivaro On Tour has saved British acts an estimated £30,000 in hire fees.»
Hello Ambassador: Tim Burgess on Independent Venue Week
Charlatans' main man on his Independent Venue Week role, his tour and more.»
Got Cape: Sam Duckworth on Chronicles...'s 10th Birthday
Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly. performs LP in full during Independent Venue Week.»
What's it really like to tour around the UK's independent venues?
For Independent Venue Week, indie-pop kings Frankie and the Heartstrings toured the UK. This is their tour diary.»
Our Independent music filled alternative to New Music Friday
Updated every Monday.»
Tim Burgess is Independent Venue Week's 2017 Ambassador
Charlatans main man to follow in the footsteps of Frank Turner and Radiohead's Colin Greenwood.»
Drowned in Sound's 16 Favourite Albums of 2016
It's album of the year time»
Drowned in Sound Staff Favourites of 2016
Top three album lists from our team.»
16 Most Read Articles We Published In 2016
From Prince to Paul Simon via Opeth.»
A slow-building, dark, intense cacophony: 'Vetiver' Snow Ghosts
Our track of the week is a bit like MBV vs New Order.»
Stream: DiS Radio Show Inspired By Adam Curtis' HyperNormalisation
Our editor hosts his second radio show in the key of the new documentary.»