Sean Adams is the founder of Drowned in Sound (drownedinsound.org), one of the original music blogs. Since 2000, DiS has championed artists while embracing digital innovation, building a community, running an its independent label, and launching one of the first music podcasts back in 2005.

Sean has worked in record shops, promoted 100s of shows from Kano to Foals, and worked with artists like Kaiser Chiefs, Bat for Lashes and Max Richter. He currently hosts the Drowned in Sound podcast, produces a network of podcasts including Shain Shapiro’s How Music Can Save The World, publishes SHOWNOTES a new magazine created in partnership with Music Venue Trust, and manages The Anchoress.

As a former columnist for The Sunday Times, digital producer for BBC Radio 6 Music, and occasional guest lecturer, Sean is passionate about the intersection of music, technology, and live experiences, while advocating for a fairer, more equitable and sustainable music industry.