Jean‑Baptiste Roch is a French music and culture journalist based in Paris, best known for his work as an editor and writer at Télérama, where he covers contemporary music, industry shifts, and the evolving landscape of artistic creation. His voice blends sharp cultural insight with a reporter’s precision, making him a trusted figure in French arts journalism. Beyond music, he occasionally explores adjacent cultural fields, from performance art to the social dynamics shaping creative industries.

Before joining Télérama, Roch built a reputation for his ability to contextualize artistic movements within broader political and economic frameworks — a skill reflected in his reporting on issues such as France’s proposed streaming tax and its impact on the National Music Center. His articles often bridge the gap between policy and artistry, revealing how structural decisions ripple through the lives of musicians, venues, and audiences. This dual fluency in culture and industry has made him a sought‑after commentator across platforms like Flipboard and ArchyworldysMuck Rack.

Outside the newsroom, Roch is known for his personal passions — the “3V”: vidéos, vin, vélo — a playful shorthand he uses to describe the mix of visual culture, gastronomy, and cycling that shapes his daily life. This blend of intellectual curiosity and grounded lifestyle sensibility informs his writing, giving his journalism a tone that is both rigorous and warmly human. Whether covering global touring challenges, performance art retrospectives, or the shifting economics of streaming, Roch brings a perspective rooted in connection, nuance, and cultural memory.