AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoStreaming Economy: Global paid music subscriptions hit 865 million in 2025 as streaming drove 86% of recorded-music spending, with total market revenue rising to $47.1B and projected to top $50B in 2026. AI & Platforms: Spotify moved to remove 75 million AI-generated tracks amid spam concerns, while the industry keeps pushing new ways to label AI-made music. New Releases & Charts: Future’s The Real Me launches at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, while Last Apollo announces debut LP I’ll Walk Towards You for Sept. 4. Touring & Live Music: Take That’s Circus Live 2026 tour ends after 736k tickets sold; Rusko announces an indefinite hiatus from music and touring. Music as Community Care: A Chicago “Musical Museum” program shows dementia patients and caregivers report better mood and connection through guided listening and context. Local Scene: Spin Doctors headline Salisbury Beach’s Riverfest Aug. 22; Creefest 2026 runs July 21–23 with free admission. Losses: L7 bassist Jennifer Finch dies at 59; UK dubstep veteran Rusko pauses indefinitely.
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