AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPop Culture Loss: Welsh powerhouse Bonnie Tyler has died at 75 in Portugal, with tributes pouring in for her gravel-voiced 1980s reign—especially “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” now topping 1.2B Spotify plays. Streaming & Tech in Cars: Volvo is rolling out Apple Music to 2M+ vehicles via over-the-air updates, with Spatial Audio/Atmos support on select Bowers & Wilkins models. New Music Releases: Chlöe and Timbaland drop mixtape “Resurrection” with the “Talking Dirty” video; German deathcore Mental Cruelty releases “The Serpent Of Midgard”; Jack White’s “Frozen Charlotte” lands digitally with “Neighbors Blues.” Live Music Buzz: Sam Smith announces an 8-night London Coliseum residency (Sept 8–19) for “Hazel Eyes.” Platform/Artist Business: A UK pub owner launches Musica Republica, aiming to let artists keep 80% of streaming sales. AI & Music Policy: TIDAL says AI music can stay, but won’t get paid.
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