Drowned in Sound Spotify Boycotts, Solidarity, and Jet2 Rage: Our Top 3 Moments of 2025
Dec 20, 2025
Join music journalist Emma Wilkes, a keen observer of industry shifts, as she dives into the big stories of the year with host Sean Adams. They explore the void of a clear 'song of the summer' and analyze the surge in artist-led movements against platforms like Spotify. Emma highlights the activism of Nova Twins and the No Music for Genocide campaign, questioning the ethics behind corporate sponsorships. With a focus on who holds the power, they inspire a hopeful conversation about the future of music and solidarity.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
No Clear Song Of The Summer
- 2025 felt like a year without a single defining "song of the summer," partly because cultural rage outshone carefree pop moments.
- Sean Adams and Emma Wilkes link this to cost-of-living pressures and a mood that favours anger over escapism.
Discovering Sophie Razella Live
- Sean Adams describes discovering Sophie Razella at Reading and calls her a breakout artist with powerful feminine rage.
- He notes her broad appeal from grassroots venues to opening for Taylor Swift and admiration for Nine Inch Nails.
Rock As Political Voice
- Nova Twins and other contemporary rock acts channeled political rage while maintaining grassroots credibility.
- Emma Wilkes highlights their long grind since 2014 and their role as ambassadors for human-rights causes.