AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMy Chemical Romance Watch: Gerard Way teased that the band has “always really wanted to make another record,” keeping hopes alive after years since their last releases. Labor & Classical: Philadelphia Orchestra musicians reached a tentative three-year deal that could lift minimum pay to $200,008 by contract end, with a ratification vote set. New Solo Project: Daughter’s Elena Tonra revives Ex:Re with the album Save As (out Oct. 30) and the lead single “Radio Station.” Local Live Music: Fort Wayne’s free “Rock the Plaza” series returns as “Rock the Works,” now hosted at Electric Works with outdoor shows Sept. 27 and Oct. 11. Global Comeback Moment: Celine Dion kicked off her Paris comeback residency after stiff-person syndrome, drawing huge crowds and major buzz. Music Tech & Streaming: Apple Music lossless can chew through far more mobile data than higher-quality settings, so plans with caps may feel it fast. AI in Music: ElevenLabs launched its v2.5 model while stressing its “walled garden” stance around Universal Music’s separate deal. Community & Culture: A carbon-fibre concert harp finally arrived in Canada’s Yukon after years of fundraising, aiming to expand northern performances.
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