AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBillboard Milestones: Miley Cyrus’ “Party in the U.S.A.” hits 30 weeks on the Hot 100, while Justin Bieber’s surprise-era album Swag logs a full year on the Billboard 200. Industry Loss: MOBO founder Kanya King dies at 57 after cancer, with tributes highlighting how she built infrastructure for Black British music. New Music Comebacks: Melissa Auf der Maur announces Bass Womb Room—her first release in 16 years—plus Jamali returns after 13 years with the EP Full Circle. UK Music Policy: The British music industry is urging new PM Andy Burnham to back the government’s music plan, especially around licensing and education. A&R Move: Frontiers Label Group appoints Timo Hoffmann as head of A&R in Germany. Live Music & Community: A dementia-focused “Musical Museum” study finds live concerts boost mood and social connection. New Releases Today: Rodrigo y Gabriela, Eddie 9V, and Eli “Paperboy” Reed drop new singles.
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