AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoStreaming & Pricing: TIDAL is raising U.S. subscription prices starting Aug. 3, 2026 (Individual $11.99, Family $19.99, Student $6.99), making hi-res/Atmos plans costlier for families and students. Album Sales Milestone: Charli XCX’s Brat is now officially double platinum in the UK (600,000 units), as she gears up for Music, Fashion, Film on July 24. AI in Music: Kasabian’s Serge Pizzorno warns AI songwriting could discourage young writers from learning the craft, arguing it threatens the joy and years behind real songwriting. Music Business & Legal: Nigerian artists Brymo and Odumodublvck are locked in fresh public conflict—Brymo questions Grammy value, while Blaqbonez threatens a N2.55bn defamation lawsuit over online harassment. Live Music Infrastructure: Wonderland Records owner Demitri Theodoropoulos plans “Stella’s,” a new downtown Newark live venue aiming for late-fall opening. Industry Loss: Welsh icon Bonnie Tyler (75) has died, best known for “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and “Holding Out for a Hero.” Tech/Media Tie-In: Volvo is adding Apple Music as an in-car streaming service.
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