AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGlobal P-pop Breakthrough: SB19 will appear at the Grammy Museum’s “Global Spin Live” in Los Angeles on July 28 (July 29 in the Philippines), with a special performance ahead of Lollapalooza and a Summer Sonic stop in Japan. New Music Drop: Carly Rae Jepsen releases “On Wires,” a shimmering synth-pop single built for big choruses and emotional storytelling. Streaming + Telco Deal: Vi partners with Spotify to give eligible postpaid customers three months of Spotify Premium on select plans, then Rs 139/month via “Add to Bill.” Women in Music Awards: UK creative agency Punch signs on as branding sponsor for the Women In Music Awards 2026 (Oct 9, London). Sustainability in Streaming: Music Climate Pact and Deezer publish “Sound Choices” with 10 tips to cut streaming’s environmental impact. Industry Voices on AI + Gender: Sienna Spiro calls out unequal treatment behind the scenes and dismisses AI music; Aussie artists push back against AI song scraping. African Cross-Border Buzz: Davido returns with “I Know Who I Be,” featuring South African artists Jazzwrld and GL_Ceejay. Physical Music Retail: Golden Discs expands in Cork with a new Douglas store opening later this summer. Local Music Licensing: A Pickering pie shop seeks a license for live and recorded music 8am–11pm daily. Legacy Spotlight: Clive Davis’ influence remains in focus as artists and peers revisit his hitmaking role after his death.
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