AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSpotify Login Change: Spotify will phase out username-based sign-ins and switch users to email authentication starting Sept. 1, 2026. AI Music & Labeling: Deezer says most listeners can’t tell AI tracks from human-made music, while platforms push clearer labeling and the legal fight over AI training and song rights keeps heating up. Music Industry Growth: UK and US audiobook markets are still climbing fast, with major publishers and Spotify pointing to accessibility and discoverability as key drivers. Streaming Tech: Plex is adding a public Discussions feature, a big shift for a service built around private, self-hosted libraries. Artist & Chart Buzz: BTS’ “Swim” keeps stretching its Billboard Hot 100 run, and K-pop rookie Cortis hits 800M Spotify streams. New Releases: Maroon 5 drops “Heroine” ahead of a 2026 world tour, while Essence Martins releases “Can We All Slow Down?” Local Sound & Culture: Tonada raises €2.6M to help brands generate original, royalty-free sonic identities for physical spaces.
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