AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGrammys Fallout: BTS says it won’t submit music for the 2027 Grammys, leaving the new Asian Pop category “wide open” as the eligibility deadline nears. AI on Charts: Major labels including UMG, WMG, Sony, HYBE and others propose rules for when AI-made tracks can qualify for official chart rankings—aiming to keep charts focused on “substantially human-made” work. Streaming & Discovery: Spotify rolls out an adaptive running mode for Premium users, while Snapchat adds real-time “what you’re listening to” sharing. Platform Moves: Qobuz pushes real-time synced lyrics, and YouTube Premium plans to bundle Peacock in 2027. Music in the Real World: Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” keeps climbing with a record Billboard Hot 100 run, and Calvin Harris’ Glasgow homecoming set gets a UK TV broadcast on BBC One/BBC iPlayer. Tech for Listening: KEF unveils the LS Luxe compact wireless hi-fi speakers with multi-service streaming support. New Releases: Ariana Grande says her album “petal” was written from “unfiltered rage,” and Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s soundtrack includes needle-drops like Tame Impala and Steve Lacy plus Michael Giacchino score cues.
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