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Rock en Seine continues to unveil its breathtaking lineup. After confirming its 100% pop female-led opening day a few weeks ago, headlined by Chappell Roan, London Grammar, Suki Waterhouse and Luvcat, it’s time for the festival to share more exciting announcements about its upcoming edition that will take place between 20th August - 24th August 2025 at the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud, close to Paris.

Needless to say, Rock en Seine likes to keep its love for rock music alive as highlighted in not only the festival’s name in itself, but also in its artistic choices, starting by the legendary Josh Homme and his Queens of The Stone Age, coming straight from the Californian desert and bringing their powerful, abrasive, and melodic hits. Fiery Dubliners Fontaines D.C, the band behind one of the best albums out last year will confirm their new status of rock heroes. The endearing band Vampire Weekend, rock-new wave diva Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, Welsh rockers Stereophonics and Californian trio Wallows are also all joining the lineup for this 21st edition!

A host of talented artists from all kind of genres will grace the festival stages: A$AP Rocky, American hip-hop superstar who is set to release his fourth studio album this year, soul diva Jorja Smith, who managed to establish herself as a household name in just a few years thanks to her unforgettable voice, electronic duo Justice, who continues to brilliantly carry the legacy of the French Touch, London’s very own Jamie XX, producer, DJ, and brilliant composer who rose to the top of the international electronic music scene, and the freshly crowned Grammy Awards winner Doechii who recently signed to Californian record label TDE, home of SZA and Kendrick Lamar.

An eclectic delegation of jacks-of-all-trades will also be on board, starting by Italian-American artist Anyma, member of the duo Tale of Us, who is now flourishing as a solo artist: a true pioneer sitting at the crossroads between electronic music and visual arts. The artist offers an immersive experience where music and imagery come together, taking his audience on a unique sensory journey. Also present on the lineup is Aurora’s enchanting pop, the brilliant Canadian singer Caribou who also performs under the name Daphni, French-American Marc Rebillet, known for being a troublemaker both on Youtube and on stage, thanks to his euphoric house-groove hits, Australian band Empire Of The Sun and their flamboyant universe, and the eclectic Texans Khruangbin, who will share their intoxicating melting pot of psychedelia, soul, and dub.

Staying true to its mission of showcasing the most promising musical talents, Rock en Seine will also welcome the intriguing American prodigy Mk.gee, who’s currently reinventing the modern guitar sounds with his hybrid tracks, the fierce Belfast hip-hop trio Kneecap; and Scottish producer and DJ Barry Can’t Swim, who’s name is currently on everyone’s lips within the international dance scene.

But that’s not all, the hottest music discoveries will be taking center stage, such as newcomer Alemeda, R&B-funk-rock champion Montell Fish, Prince’s worthy heir, British musician Artemas, whose track “I like the way you kiss me” charted at #1 in 2024, and London duo Good Neighbours.

But the French scene won’t be left out, with the fiery rockers from Last Train, Luidji’s subtil and introspective rap, and the eccentric frenchie Dabeull and his wonderfully funky hits.

23 Jan 2026 | Press release

Music Support appoints Sarah Williams as first Head of Marketing and Communications

Williams joins as charity faces unprecedented demand from those experiencing substance use, addiction or mental health challenges in the music industry.   Music Support has appointed Sarah Williams as its first Head of Marketing and Communications. Williams began her music career as part...more

23 Jan 2026 | Press release

KMJ Entertainment Ltd Announces Record Year and Senior Leadership Promotions

KMJ Entertainment, the UK based live entertainment group, subsidiary of DEAG, has announced some key senior leadership changes in 2026 as the Group business continues to grow and evolve. After a record-breaking year for KMJ group ticket sales in 2025, Kilimanjaro...more

23 Jan 2026 | Press release

Beatport Unveils the Beatport Next Class of 2026

ATRIP, BLUMITSU, Cole Knight, D Stone, DJ_Dave, Jennifer Loveless, Kikelomo, Maara, Omar+, Rosey Gold, Sam Alfred and WOST join coveted artist development program Beatport, the world's largest music store for DJs, is proud to introduce the Beatport Next Class of 2026....more

23 Jan 2026 | Press release

Behind the Counter Returns to UK Record Shops for a Seventh Season

Premiere of new 12-part video series celebrating the people behind the UK's thriving vinyl culture   Behind the Counter returns for a seventh season with a brand-new 12-part video series, presented by Record Store Day and Classic Album Sundays in collaboration with...more

23 Jan 2026 | Press release

Help Musicians and DJ Mag Announce Recipients of Electronic Music Award

Help Musicians, in partnership with DJ Mag, today announces the recipients of their Electronic Music Award - a career accelerator programme supporting emerging artists working across electronic music.  This year’s recipients are: BITEZ, Ronnie Loko, James Adrian Brown, DAVENPORT, Astrid Diaz...more

23 Jan 2026 | Press release

U.S. Creators Launch “Stealing Isn't Innovation” Campaign on Tech Companies' Massive Theft of Copyrighted Works

Effort Shines Spotlight on Harm to American Creators and U.S. Jobs, Economic Growth and International Standing The Human Artistry Campaign announced the launch of an advocacy campaign on behalf of a broad cross-section of the American creative community to protest Big Tech's illegal mass...more

23 Jan 2026 | Press release

Merlin and Pipeline Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Advances for Merlin Members

“Merlin’s Partnership with Pipeline is a Gamechanger,” says Merlin CEO Charlie Lexton Merlin, the digital music licensing partner for the world’s leading independent labels and distributors, today announced a groundbreaking partnership with Pipeline, a specialist provider of innovative financing solutions for...more

23 Jan 2026 | Press release

R&B hitmaker Andre “Dre” Harris signs global pact with Warner Chappell Music

GRAMMY-Nominated Talent Boasts Current No. 1 R&B Hit with Kehlani’s “Folded”Also Behind Chart-Topping Tracks for Chris Brown, Alicia Keys, Usher, Justin Bieber, & More Warner Chappell Music (WCM), the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG), has signed a worldwide publishing...more

23 Jan 2026 | Press release

Concord Music Publishing signs Grammy award nominated songwriter-producer Aksel Arvid

  Today, Concord Music Publishing announced the signing of artist, songwriter, and producer Aksel Arvid in his first publishing deal. This deal is a joint venture with Norwegian producer Peder Losnegård, better known as Lido.   Raised on a tiny island on the west coast...more

22 Jan 2026 | Press release

Reservoir Announces Publishing Deal with Cat Burns/Olivia Dean Collaborator Britten Newbill

Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSVR), an award-winning independent music company, today announced a new publishing deal with multi-genre songwriter-producer Britten Newbill for a portion of his catalog and his future works. Born in Nashville and now based in London, Newbill has...more

22 Jan 2026 | Press release

Atlantic Records Germany sign German rap artist Bobby Vandamme

Atlantic Records Germany today announced the signing of German rap artist Bobby Vandamme to a long-term partnership. The deal marks the first signing under the newly appointed leadership of Melanie Geiger and a significant milestone in the label’s next phase...more

22 Jan 2026 | Press release

Duetti secures $200 million to scale independent music catalog acquisitions and enhance platform capabilities

Funding Led by a $50 Million Series C Equity Investment from The Raine Group   Duetti Inc. (“Duetti” or the “Company”), the music-tech and financial services company that empowers independent music creators to unlock the value of their music catalogs, today announces it...more

22 Jan 2026 | Press release

BMG appoints Jasper Niebuhr to lead GSA operations

  BMG has announced the appointment of Jasper Niebuhr as its new Managing Director, GSA, effective February 1, 2026. Niebuhr will spearhead BMG's integrated recorded music and music publishing operations across Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, bringing his distinctive entrepreneurial expertise to...more

22 Jan 2026 | Press release

Nominations announced for The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard as it moves to Manchester in a historical first

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22 Jan 2026 | Press release

Audiomack Celebrates 50M MAU Worldwide

Audiomack has reached 50 million monthly active users globally, achieving 31% year-over-year growth in 2025. The platform's expansion reflects continued momentum among discovery-driven music fans and investment in human-powered curation, trendsetting and niche music communities, and interactive features for fans...more

22 Jan 2026 | Press release

War Child Records Announce ‘HELP(2)’

Brand New Collaborative Album Inspired By Landmark 1995 Release ‘HELP’ Out Friday 6th March via War Child Records First Single ‘Opening Night’ By Arctic Monkeys - Out Now   War Child Records today announce ‘HELP(2)’. You can listen to the first single from the album, ‘Opening...more

21 Jan 2026 | Press release

The FAC and University of Hertfordshire expand their Propeller Sessions project to London’s Jazz Cafe

  Recent Nettwerk signing Olive Jones, a former awardee from the FAC’s Step Up Fund,  is among the latest artists to benefit from free, high-quality video performance footage after recording a Propeller Session To date, more than 20 FAC PRO Members have...more

21 Jan 2026 | Press release

Generator launches landmark Japan partnership to put northern music on the global stage

  BACKED BY REGIONAL MAYORS, THE INITIATIVE MARKS A MAJOR STEP FOR THE NORTH’S INTERNATIONAL MUSIC AMBITIONS  FEBRUARY 2026 JAPAN EXCHANGE ANNOUNCED, CONNECTING NORTHERN TALENT WITH JAPAN’S MUSIC INDUSTRY AND THRIVING CREATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE  PARTNERSHIPS ANNOUNCED WITH CUEW, MUSIC CITY COUNCIL OF FUKUOKA AND KEF, WITH COLLABORATION FROM OTHER MAJOR INDUSTRY PARTNERS    North-headquartered music development agency Generator has today...more

21 Jan 2026 | Press release

Believe UK and Tileyard Music launch new frontline label Tenace Records

Label to be spearheaded by Co-Presidents Charlie Arme & Michael Harwood.  Former Universal Marketing Director Chris Dashwood appointed GM.Globally touring guitar-pop force Pale Waves revealed as debut signing. Believe UK and Tileyard Music have launched a new boutique, frontline label as part...more

21 Jan 2026 | Press release

Hannah Karp appointed EVP & Chief Communications Officer for Warner Music Group

Accomplished Journalist and former 'Billboard' Editor-in-Chief Joins WMG’s Executive Leadership Team Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG) today announced that highly regarded editor and journalist Hannah Karp has been named EVP & Chief Communications Officer, effective January 26. She joins the company’s executive...more

21 Jan 2026 | Press release

Universal Music Greater China launches Def Jam Recordings China in Chengdu, the capital of Chinese hiphop

Together With Migu, A Leading Digital Content Platform Under China Mobile, UMG Opens Global Pathways for Chinese Hip-Hop Rooted in Local Culture Universal Music Greater China (UMGC), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced...more

21 Jan 2026 | Press release

Audiotool Launches Multiplayer Cloud DAW and Debuts Nexus, an Industry-First Platform for Building Music Production Tools

Audiotool, the browser-based music production platform with more than 300,000 monthly active users, today announced the open beta launch of its redesigned Audiotool Studio, featuring NEXUS, an open developer platform and API that empowers creators and partners to build custom...more

20 Jan 2026 | Press release

Jacob Alon revealed as this year's BRITs Critics' Choice winner

SUPPORTED BY RADIO 1    THE FIRST WINNER TO BE REVEALED FOR THE BRIT AWARDS 2026 WITH MASTERCARD SATURDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2026 AT CO-OP LIVE, MANCHESTER ON ITV   The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard have today announced that Jacob Alon is the winner of the prestigious BRITs Critics' Choice award...more

20 Jan 2026 | Press release

WMA announces Global Promotions and new hires as it celebrates 10 years in the US

As it celebrates its 10th anniversary in the US, global digital marketing and creative agency WMA today announced several new executive hires and key promotions internationally. Marking a decade at WMA herself, Crystina Cinti has been elevated to Global Senior...more

20 Jan 2026 | Press release

Pipeline emerges from stealth and unveils groundbreaking financing platform for independent music sector

Backed by Jamen Capital, Pipeline Raises Over $200 Million to Help Independents Unlock their IP Value, Fund Growth and Compete at Scale Pipeline, a new financing platform focused on music and the wider creative industries, has unveiled its company and offerings...more

20 Jan 2026 | Press release

Sonopress launches ecorecord.org

New platform consolidates information on sustainable record production around EcoRecord Sonopress, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of physical media, has launched ecorecord.org, a new platform dedicated to sustainable record production. The website expands the company’s existing sustainability approach, EcoRecord, and...more

20 Jan 2026 | Press release

Mouth Culture sign publishing deal with Notting Hill Music

Fast-rising Leicester alt-rock outfit Mouth Culture are pleased to announce they’ve signed their publishing with Notting Hill Music. The band have been making waves across the UK and beyond with their undeniable melody and musicianship, which hits hard in a...more

20 Jan 2026 | Press release

The Other Songs have recruited executive Harri Davies to the team as Head of A&R

Global independent music and entertainment company The Other Songs have welcomed globally recognised executive Harri Davies to the team as Head of A&R. Davies has an extensive record of identifying and breaking world-class talent. Most recently serving as Head of A&R...more

20 Jan 2026 | Press release

RTÉ Choice Music Prize - Irish Album of the Year 2025 / Shortlist Announcement

Celebrating 21 Years of the RTÉ Choice Music Prize RTÉ Choice Music Prize In association with IMRO and IRMA Irish Album of the Year 2025 - Shortlist Announcement A Week of Announcements on RTÉ 2FM Live in Vicar St, Dublin 5th March - with...more

20 Jan 2026 | Press release

WIN Elects New Board, Appoints New Chair and Vice Chairs in 20th Anniversary Year

Worldwide Independent Network (WIN), the international network that brings together the global independent music community, has appointed its new board of directors for 2026, with Mark Kitcatt, CEO of Everlasting Records (Spain), as its new chair. Kitcatt has spent over four...more

23 Jan 2026

  • Did things really get better in 2025 for the UK's music business? (see Comment)

22 Jan 2026

  • BRIT Awards 2026: Nominations and reactions (see News)

21 Jan 2026

  •  Music Venue Trust annual report highlights ongoing issues, and optimism (see News)

20 Jan 2026

  • Do Spotify’s AI Playlists change how algorithmic discovery actually works? (see Features)

19 Jan 2026

  • A&R 2026: We lost "R" (see Opinion)

16 Jan 2026

  • Do most artists peak with their first album? (see Analysis)

15 Jan 2026

  • Court battle over unpaid royalties could have implications for the industry in the streaming era (see News)

  • Luminate released its 2025 year-end music report (see Reports)

14 Jan 2026

  • Impala sets out crucial questions on UMG/Downtown, AI, sovereignty and more for EU & music sector (see Comment)

13 Jan 2026

  • Spotify’s new co-CEOs highlight what’s ahead for the company (see Digital)

12 Jan 2026

  • Music publishers sued by X in growing licensing battle (see News)

  • Call on EU to clamp down on unauthorised ticket reselling (see News)