AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFestival Momentum: Rockford is getting a new free summer tradition—RockYard Music Fest lands Aug. 14-15 at renovated Davis Park with two days of live sets, art, food, games, fireworks, and a drone show. Community & Cause: Musicians are also rallying for a benefit honoring the Lily Jean crew lost at sea, with an all-day show May 17 at The Cut on Main Street. Catalog & Legacy: Motörhead’s 2006 Kiss of Death is back for its 20th anniversary with July 3 two-CD/two-LP editions, including half-speed mastering and a bonus 2007 Lowlands live recording. Streaming Culture: Spotify’s “Spotify 20” is rolling out a Wrapped-style recap of users’ full listening history, plus a playlist of your top 120 tracks. Big-Name News: Karol G will receive the returning International Artist Award of Excellence at the American Music Awards May 25 and perform. Pop/Classic Crossover: Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft — The Tour is expanding via a live-in-3D concert film release in India.
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