AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI & Copyright: A German court ruled Suno infringed copyright by training on and reproducing GEMA-represented songs, setting up a major financial follow-up. Spotify Features: Spotify rolled out “User Notes” so listeners can attach memories to songs, plus “Running Mode” for Premium users to match playlists to pace. Pop Releases: Ariana Grande’s “Petal” is out, with fans and critics zeroing in on its “unfiltered rage” and aquatic, dreamlike vibe. Live Streaming & Touring: The Weeknd released final Croke Park tour tickets; Zac Brown Band will livestream three concerts via nugs; Maren Morris will stream her 10th-anniversary “Hero” show from Nashville’s Ryman on Veeps. Music Discovery & Culture: TikTok continues shaping how fans find artists, with Lollapalooza buzz increasingly driven by short-form discovery. Tech/Streaming Access: Disney+ in parts of Europe temporarily lost 4K and HDR support after a court-linked patent dispute. New Music: Atif Aslam ended an 18-year studio gap with “Subah Aye Na,” available on Spotify.
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