AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoNew Releases: Olivia Rodrigo announced her first Christmas song, “take me home (4 christmas),” while also earning Variety’s Songwriter of the Year honor for you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love. Artists of the Year: BBC Radio 6 Music’s 2026 list spans The Cure, Charli xcx, Robyn, Erykah Badu, Fontaines D.C., beabadoobee and rising acts including corto.alto and Shygirl. Industry Shift: Spotify is preparing AI remix tools that may cost subscribers extra, raising fresh questions about paid features and music creation. Global Stages: BTS concert films from Taiwan and Indonesia are set to screen in cinemas across more than 80 countries. Music Legacy: Detroit techno pioneer Juan Atkins has died at 64; fellow artists credited him with helping spark electronic music’s revolution. Grassroots Music: The Snuts’ Jack Cochrane says barriers still keep Scottish artists from breaking through, while the Americana Music Association UK plans a relaunch concert at London’s KOKO in January. Live Concerts: Diljit Dosanjh says plans for a Bihar show fell through over disagreements about who would manage the crowds.
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