AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoChart Watch (Japan): Number_i’s “BUGS LIFE” debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, with Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s “Brand New” landing at No. 2 as Spider-Man: Brand New Day theme songs dominate the top. New Music Release: Ashley Paul drops jazz/adult-contemporary single “I Just Had to Fall” ahead of a 54 Below performance, with a Smooth Jazz radio push coming. New Band Project: Dhani Harrison and Nigel Godrich preview Dragonflies with “Slower,” announcing a Sept. 18 debut album. Hardcore/Metal: Pain Of Truth announce a new self-titled sophomore album and share details on the record’s heavier direction. Music + Tech: WhatsApp refreshes in-car messaging for Android Auto/Apple CarPlay and adds new Status music sharing; Spotify also expands music-video charts and full video features. Live Scene: Live Nation’s Local Noise Philadelphia battle of the bands opens for Philly acts, with a Brooklyn Bowl path to a Freedom Mortgage Pavilion performance. Local Culture: Perro Negro launches Perro Negro Label with “Dale Duro Vol. 1,” aiming to preserve reggaetón history while backing new releases.
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