AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoWorld Music Day / India: AR Rahman is teasing a posthumous tribute duet with Asha Bhosle, built with London’s Trinity Laban musicians, as India marks June 21 with film-song nostalgia and new spotlight on female playback voices. AI Music Backlash: SZA is calling out Suno/Udio training after an open database showed her songs were used, warning Black artists are being targeted and blasting anyone who supports it. Pop Album Buzz: Olivia Rodrigo’s new record leans into love’s messiness, with “drop dead” leading the rollout and already driving major TikTok momentum. Country Crossover: Taylor Swift’s “I Knew It, I Knew You” (from Toy Story 5) debuts high on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, landing her among the rare artists to crack the top 10. Live Music / Festivals: Make Music Cyprus wraps today with 52 performances across Nicosia, while Snow Patrol headlined Forest Live in Thetford Forest. Music + Tech: iOS 27 brings upgrades across Maps, Wallet, and Music, plus new sharing controls in Find My. Local Scene: Ypsilanti’s Wyrd Byrd keeps growing as a community record store with regular live music and events.
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