<p>On this episode of CounterPunch Radio, host Tori Tsui talks to Sean Adams, founder of <a href="https://www.drownedinsound.org/">Drowned in Sound.</a> Tori and Sean talk about Spotify, AI, militarism, capitalism, independent music, how we can harness music&#8217;s power for social change, and much more.</p> <p>Founded in 2000 by Sean Adams, the UK-based Drowned in Sound has evolved from a music website into a podcast and newsletter-focused platform covering indie, electronic, and alternative music, featuring news, reviews, interviews, and community forums.</p> <p>Tori Tsui is an environmental activist, author, and climate advisor originally from Hong Kong. She is a senior advisor for the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and a campaigner for the Stop Rosebank coalition. Her work has been featured in <em>British Vogue</em>, <em>Marie Claire</em>, <em>Cosmopolitan</em>, and <em>Elle</em>. She lives in Bristol, UK.</p> <p>Be sure to check out Tori&#8217;s new book, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/81622/9798893850185"><em>It’s Not Just You: How to Navigate Eco-Anxiety and the Climate Crisis</em></a>, just out from The New Press.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.counterpunch.org/2026/05/15/musics-collective-power-w-sean-adams/">The Collective Power of Music w/ Sean Adams</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.counterpunch.org">CounterPunch.org</a>.</p>