AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSpotify Business: Spotify forecast third-quarter profit below Wall Street as user growth slows in Europe and North America, even as Premium tops 300M and the company pushes AI features. Fan-Creator Tools: Spotify’s fan-made covers and remix add-on is expanding beyond UMG to Merlin’s independent label members, with participating artists credited and paid. Pop Culture & Music Tech: A new study in South Korea claims researchers can decode melodies people imagine from brain activity—an early step toward helping paralyzed patients “hear” music again. New Releases & Tours: Yash Raj Films launches Raah Records to incubate India’s indie talent, starting with Aman’s “Jaadugari” on Aug. 5; Tyla adds a second London A*POP date at O2 Academy Brixton (Oct. 16). Live Music & Community: Cereal City Concert Band announces three free summer shows featuring Alan Menken; Van Morrison adds 10 UK autumn dates, starting Oct. 8–9 in Liverpool. Music & Legacy: Lucky Dube’s family gets a new Lucky Dube School for Performing Arts in Mpumalanga to carry his legacy through education.
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