AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoNew Music Drops: Peter Gabriel released “I Belong to the Sky,” the latest full-moon single from his upcoming album o/i, with the full project due by end of 2026. Indie-Rock News: Bloc Party shared “Love Bombs,” the second preview of Anatomy of a Brief Romance, plus tour plans including a co-headline run with Interpol. Alt-Rock Album Update: Dinosaur Jr. announced There Near (out Aug. 28) and previewed the record’s direction with a new single. Local Live Music: ChoirFest26 returns as a free family choir showcase at Runcorn Hill bandstand on July 5. Community Festivals: Morocco’s Gnaoua and World Music Festival kicked off in Essaouira, spotlighting Gnaoua roots and cultural exchange. Music + Culture in the Classroom: Odisha’s new textbooks sparked backlash after Bollywood-folk song lyrics like “Nimbooda” appeared in English materials. Music Tech/Policy: Tidal says it will strip royalties from AI-generated music and tag/block tracks it catches. Touring/Events: ZZ Top and Cheap Trick extended their 2026 co-headlining run with updated dates.
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