AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMusic Tech & Industry: Warner Music Group is expanding its global tech footprint with a new Bengaluru hub, aiming to boost music distribution and data infrastructure with AI-led engineering. Streaming Features: Spotify is rolling out “Playlist Notes,” letting users (and editors) add context to songs, plus podcast episodes and audiobooks inside playlists. New Releases: Phoebe Bridgers drops Lost Weekend, while Ayra Starr releases Starrgirl with major collaborations. AI Music Battle: Suno and Anthropic face $1B copyright lawsuits tied to Round Hill Music, and Beatport bans AI-generated tracks. Live & Touring: System of a Down adds a major Rio de Janeiro “One Night Only” in 2027 with Faith No More; Regine Velasquez adds a third sold-out “FINALE” date. Community & Culture: Sing Out Loud returns for its 10th year in St. Augustine, and the Sing Out Loud festival highlights indie, jazz, bluegrass, country, pop and spoken word. Local Music & Venues: Rock Nashville’s production campus keeps filling with major audio and touring tenants. Deaths: EMF keyboardist Derry Brownson dies at 55. Rules & Etiquette: Wetherspoons bans loudspeakers for music and calls across its venues.
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