AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoStreaming & Devices: Spotify’s “Songs of Summer” 2026 playlist spotlights Ariana Grande, Olivia Rodrigo and Zara Larsson, while notably leaving out Sabrina Carpenter, sparking debate. Platform Expansion: V brings Spotify to VIDAA-powered smart TVs, turning living rooms into a bigger music and podcast hub. Music Video Buzz: Ariana Grande posts a countdown and readies the “Hate That I Made You Love Me” video ahead of her July 31 album “petal.” Global Pop/Football: Future and Tyla drop “Game Time,” tied to FIFA’s 2026 World Cup album rollout. AI & Songmaking: Samuel Smith says he used AI music tools to build demos for a track on his Parkinson’s-impacted Americana album “The Art of Letting Go.” Industry Loss: Grammy-winning singer Peabo Bryson is reported under medical care after a stroke. Local Scene & Community: Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival launches a BBC ALBA-backed talent search for north/north-east Scotland acts. Cultural Spotlight: Philippines queer musical “Zsazsa Zaturnnah Ze Muzikal” returns for Pride month with auditions for a 20th anniversary production. Classical & Jazz: Adelaide Symphony Orchestra’s Wagner “Ring” gets an orchestral-only treatment; Pittsburgh jazz guitarist Joe Negri (Mister Rogers’ “Handyman”) dies at 99.
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