AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoStreaming & Pricing: Apple Music is raising subscription prices again, effective July 17, citing rising licensing costs—India’s individual plan goes to ₹139 and the family plan to ₹229, while the US individual tier jumps to $11.99 and family to $19.99. New Music Releases: <3peace. drops uplifting single “THINGS MONEY CAN’T BUY.” and Ron Morven follows with Ibiza-sunset track “Meet me at Shu Ibiza.” Pop Chart Watch: Miley Cyrus’s “Party in the U.S.A.” rebounds on Billboard after the July 4 holiday, while Olivia Rodrigo returns to No. 1 in Australia. Big Collaborations: Travis Scott and James Blake team up for “When I’m Home,” written for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey closing credits. Live Music Moment: The New York Philharmonic will perform at the FIFA World Cup final halftime show in East Rutherford, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, with stars including Justin Bieber, Shakira, Madonna, BTS and Coldplay. Local Scene: Sarnia’s Robb Sharp Band launches “Summertime Blues Review” (Aug. 8) as a mini bluesfest. Music Business/Legal: Skrape returns as “Skrapegoat” after a name dispute.
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