AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNew Music: Bryan Adams takes aim at Trump’s Lake Ontario name change in a new song, while Ryan Gosling’s Dead Man’s Bones return with “Lost in the Night,” their first new music in 17 years. Album News: Australian punks The Chats have announced Half Cut and a 17-date tour; The Flaming Lips also confirmed a new LP. Festival Watch: Kilby Block Party’s 2027 lineup features Deftones, The Strokes and Jungle, with more than 70 acts set for Utah. Post Malone and Alesso will headline a new Salt Lake City New Year’s Eve festival. Music Business: Raleigh Music Publishing and ICM Crescendo acquired most of Tim Hardin’s catalog, while PRS for Music says new play-by-play data will sharpen royalty payments. Anthropic and Suno are also facing a lawsuit over alleged AI training on artists’ music. Chart Race: Jamie Miller is on course for a second week at No. 1 with “Babydoll,” ahead of Tate McRae’s “Housewife.”
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