AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI Music Legal War: Round Hill Music sued Suno and Anthropic, alleging mass copyright infringement in AI training and seeking damages that could top $1B. AI Music Policy: Beatport banned tracks made entirely or mostly with AI, while requiring tags for AI-assisted “human-made” tracks under its Beatdapp fraud-detection deal. Music Biz Tech: Warner Music Group is expanding its global tech footprint with a new Bengaluru hub focused on distribution, data infrastructure, and AI-enabled products. Streaming & A&R: TikTok’s SoundOn is reshaping label services and A&R, with SoundOn head James Cattermole describing how the For You Page is driving discovery. Industry/Community: Columbia House is shutting down after 71 years, ending new orders after Sept. 15. Live Music Infrastructure: Rock Nashville’s production campus keeps filling with audio, lighting, staging, and touring-logistics tenants as it ramps up rehearsals. Local Scene: Rhythm & Roots Festival returns in Saskatoon as a free, three-day celebration of Asian cultures with music and food.
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