AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMusic Biz Legal: Universal and Sony are taking action in Canada against “parasitic” Musi, a streaming app accused of pulling YouTube music without proper licensing, with the IFPI and Music Canada backing the move. Streaming & AI: Suno is pushing back in the AI debate as legal pressure mounts, while new proposals aim to tighten how AI-made songs qualify for charts. Platform Milestones: Spotify crossed 300M paid subscribers, and BTS’s “ARIRANG” hit 4B Spotify streams at record speed, showing how global fanbases keep accelerating. New Releases: Okay Lindon returns after a 14-year hiatus with a self-titled album recorded live-to-capture chemistry, and Louis Baker drops “Trouble,” a blues-leaning soul single about stress and hope. Rock/Video: Green Day launches a 24/7 “Green Day TV” YouTube channel with music videos, live footage, and unreleased archives. Listening Experiences: Phoebe Bridgers’ “Lost Weekend” gets immersive planetarium listening parties tied to Spotify, with phones locked away for a shared first listen. Gaming Crossover: Madden NFL 27 unveils its biggest-ever 80-song soundtrack, featuring Bad Bunny, Ozzy, Good Charlotte, and more. Local Music: A Trillium House benefit concert brings Dale Watson to Strega Nonna in Michigan’s U.P.
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