AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNew Music Releases: Jennie (BLACKPINK) is dropping “Less Than a Lover” on Friday, with the singer co-directing and co-writing/producing the track; it’s previewed at Governors Ball, Roskilde, Open’er and Mad Cool. Album News: Lizzy McAlpine announces her fourth studio album Angel for Sept. 18, led by “The light in the painting” (out July 23). Band Comeback: Twiddle returns from hiatus with new single “Good Time” and a November run of Frendsgiving shows in Port Chester. New Album: Sylvan Esso are back with Ow ∞ (Sept. 11) and “Concrete Glen.” Streaming & Tech: Spotify launches a full-length video ecosystem for artists, plus Lorde calls out Spotify’s AI “About the Song” for inaccuracies. Industry Moves: The Academy of Country Music hires Andy Schuon as CEO (starts Sept. 1). Local Live Music: Free outdoor sets include Knock on Wood at Whitman Town Park (July 30) and Emancipation Day celebrations with music and performances at Soper Park (July 25). Big Cultural Moment: Coldplay debuts “We Dance” at the World Cup final halftime with PS22 Chorus and the Muppets.
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