AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoK-pop & Awards Backlash: BTS pulled out of the 2027 Grammys, reigniting debate over the new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category and what it means for non-English artists. Music Business & Streaming Economics: Goldman Sachs says China’s AI model market could hit $13B as price cuts and faster capabilities intensify competition. Touring & Rock Legacy: King Crimson offshoot BEAT announced a US Fall 2026 tour with a lineup change—Terry Bozio replaces Danny Carey—and deeper cuts from King Crimson’s Thrak era. Live Music & Local Scenes: Austin’s Sound Unseen returns as an independently produced, music-and-film festival; meanwhile, Clearfield’s Upstage Music Fest kicks off Aug. 7 with a heavy-metal-leaning two-day lineup. Community & Culture: Belfast’s Fleadh Ceoil na hÉireann expands its reach as crowds surge, while Lexington’s fire-recovery anthem “Rise Up, Lexington” turns local resilience into song. Legal Drama in Hip-Hop: Duane “Keffe D” Davis heads to trial for his alleged role in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing.
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