AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCopyright Clash: Bill Withers’ publisher has sued Olivia Dean’s label and publishers, alleging her song “I’ve Seen It” copies the melody and delivery of “Just the Two of Us.” The Cure’s Return: Robert Smith says the band plans to tour in 2027, with new songs likely in the set. Music Business: Spotify may charge fans extra for a feature that creates AI versions of songs, while Warner Music is expanding its European reach by buying back part of German distributor Zebralution. Rock Vault: The Pixies have released four previously unreleased tracks recorded between 1987 and 1991. My Chemical Romance’s The Black Parade has also hit No. 1, two decades after its release. Global Stage: BTS concerts will screen in cinemas across more than 80 countries, and Diana Ross is set for her only Australian show in 2027. Electronic Music: Juan Atkins, the Detroit techno pioneer whose work helped shape the genre, has died at 64.
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