AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 minutes agoAI Music Business: Suno just raised $400M at a $5.4B valuation, expanding its generative platform as copyright fights and label deals keep shaping the AI music race. Pop & Rock Releases: Weezer drops “We Might As Well Be Strangers” featuring Wednesday, while Citizen shares “Halcyon Blues” ahead of an Aug. 7 album and tour. Live Music Calendar: The Highland Jazz & Blues Festival locks in Sept. 19 in Shreveport with Dumpstaphunk headlining, and Make Music Day returns June 21 with free, citywide performances in places like Huntsville and Vermont. Music Industry Moves: Snap names Anmol Malhotra global head of content and partnerships, overseeing creator and music-related partnerships worldwide. Music Culture Spotlight: Ilaiyaraaja’s story gets a spotlight on how he fought labels and systems to claim more from his massive catalog. Global Music Moments: iShowSpeed’s Ghana FIFA World Cup hype video goes viral, putting Ghana front and center. Music Tech for Fans: Nintendo Music expands beyond mobile to PC browsers, tablets, and car screens via CarPlay/Android Auto. Legacy & News: Peabo Bryson, the voice behind “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World,” dies at 75.
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