AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMTV VMAs 2026: Taylor Swift made history as the most successful VMA artist, adding the new Artist Director gong and Video of the Year, while Madonna racked up seven trophies and Dolly Parton was honored in a major tribute moment. Independent music: Shreya Ghoshal says indie releases give her freedom to explore sounds beyond playback, with her new “Bairi Piya” leaning into a softer contemporary pop lane. AI + royalties: InvestigateTV+ spotlights how one Music Row company, Muserk, uses AI to help artists track down streaming royalties they’re owed. Music tech business: SACEM and Deezer launched SACEM Play, a professional streaming solution aimed at independent businesses wanting licensed music for customer experiences. Industry leadership: Music Technology UK added ClicknClear founder Chantal Epp and SoundPatrol revenue chief Will Hughes to its board. Live + community: Foundy Fest in Asheville is set to reinvest proceeds into the local music ecosystem and the Leona Wild Collective. Global spotlight: SB19 received a Philippine Senate commendation for becoming the first Filipino act to perform at Lollapalooza.
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