AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoStreaming & Subscriptions: Spotify says Premium hit 300M in Q2, adding 7M paying users, while it forecasts Q3 operating income and user growth slightly below Wall Street. Fan Tools & Licensing: Spotify’s fan-made covers/remix add-on expands to Merlin’s independent label members, with participating artists credited and paid. AI Music Court Fight: Suno lost a copyright infringement case in Germany, a blow to “training without licensing” claims. Label Moves (India): Yash Raj Films launches Raah Records, an incubator for independent artists, kicking off with Aman’s “Jaadugari.” Artist & Culture: Glen Hansard’s death sparked major Irish tributes and a public wake in Dublin. Pop Spotlight: Ariana Grande confirms she’ll step back from visibility after her tour, citing boundaries and ongoing scrutiny. Global Live: Massive Attack says it was barred from Singapore after a Palestinian flag incident. Business of Music: Spotify’s Q3 outlook and Universal’s streaming worries keep pressure on major music stocks.
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