AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLive Music & Festivals: Seismic Dance Event, Fabrika Festival and ADE-adjacent lineups keep expanding, with Seismic adding SPFDJ, ØTTA, Chris Liebing and more for Nov. 13–15 in Austin, while Fabrika’s 2026 wave two brings names like Miller and Gojnea76. New Releases: Saoirse drops tech-house single “Boombox,” and Holly Lester follows with EP “Open Your Mind.” Country Radio Buzz: Taylor Swift’s “I Knew It, I Knew You” jumps to No. 1 on Mediabase after a Saturday surge tied to radio appearances that some fans say were misrepresented. Physical Media Comeback: RIAA mid-year data shows CDs up 45.7% in volume and vinyl also rising, reinforcing the physical rebound. Music Industry Business: TBWA\Media Arts Lab hires Google music supervisor Anh Do as its first global head of music, aiming to pull music teams into creative earlier. AI & Streaming Backlash: Naver shuts down music streaming VIBE at year-end, citing weak traction as it doubles down on AI and live-streaming. Community Culture: RiNo Art District’s Art RiNo Festival returns Oct. 2–4 with live mural painting, food and music.
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