AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoStreaming & AI Crackdown: Spotify removed an estimated 75 million AI-made tracks, targeting “AI slop” uploads meant to game royalties rather than creative AI music. Global Pop at the Biggest Stage: Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira and Burna Boy headlined the FIFA World Cup final halftime show in a fast, multi-act spectacle at MetLife Stadium. Music Meets Film/Streaming: Sheetal Menon’s short film Duet becomes Spotify’s first-ever short film premiere on July 30, with Duet also on YouTube. Album Drops & Tracklists: Tyla revealed the full APOP tracklist ahead of its July 24 release; Cody Jinks announced an expanded deluxe edition of In My Blood for July 24. Live Music & Local Scenes: St. Vincent brings three orchestral shows to Michigan; Ilkley’s Yorkshire Day weekend returns Aug 1–2 with live music and markets; York’s Ruby Rae’s opens a second, more live-music-focused venue. Industry Honors: Polydor Label Group president Ben Mortimer named 2027 Seymour Stein – Global A&R Award recipient.
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