BBC Radio 6 Music Unveils 2025 Artists of the Year
Nick Grimshaw recently announced the Artists of the Year for BBC Radio 6 Music for 2025 during his Breakfast Show. Each November, this highly anticipated list features established and breakthrough acts who have made significant cultural impacts throughout the year.
Artists of the Year 2025
- Blood Orange
- CMAT
- Deftones
- Ethel Cain
- FKA twigs
- Geese
- Jacob Alon
- jasmine.4.t
- Kae Tempest
- Maruja
- Pulp
- Turnstile
Artist Highlights
Each artist expressed their gratitude for this recognition, highlighting their respective achievements in 2025.
- Blood Orange: Devonté Hynes thanked 6 Music for supporting his latest album, *Essex Honey*, inspired by his Essex upbringing.
- CMAT: Celebrating her second consecutive year in this list, CMAT released *EURO-COUNTRY* and is eager to perform live.
- Deftones: Chino Moreno conveyed excitement over their latest album, *Private Music*, and highlighted their vibrant tour.
- FKA twigs: Appreciative of her career growth, she released *EUSEXUA* and is recognized for her artistic output.
- Geese: The Brooklyn rock band expressed gratitude for their inclusion, thanks to both the station and listeners.
- Jacob Alon: After the release of his debut album, he described being named one of 6 Music’s artists as an honor.
- jasmine.4.t: Recently performing at the BBC Radio 6 Music Festival, she feels overwhelmed by the recognition.
- Kae Tempest: With a focus on storytelling, Kae received an Ivors Academy Honour and is currently on tour.
- Maruja: The band, noted for their blend of punk and free jazz, celebrated their tour and recent album release.
- Pulp: Returning with their first new album in almost 24 years, *More* topped the UK Albums Chart.
- Turnstile: The American rock band released *Never Enough*, continuing to make waves with their global tours and festival shows.
Special Broadcasts and Features
To celebrate the Artists of the Year, 6 Music is featuring two special hour-long programs available on BBC Sounds:
- Part 1: Focuses on Blood Orange, CMAT, Deftones, Ethel Cain, FKA twigs, and Geese.
- Part 2: Highlights Jacob Alon, jasmine.4.t, Kae Tempest, Maruja, Pulp, and Turnstile.
Listeners can look forward to various segments across the station’s schedule, including live music sessions and exclusive interviews. Notable programming includes Jacob Alon’s Artist in Residence series and a special feature by Chino Moreno.
As 6 Music continues to celebrate diverse musical artistry, the recognition of these featured artists underlines the station’s commitment to promote significant contributions to the music industry.
