AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoStreaming & Pricing: Apple Music quietly raised subscription prices, citing rising licensing costs—Individual now $11.99 (+$1), Student $6.99 (+$1), and Family $19.99 (+$3). AI & Music Creators: Lorde slammed Spotify’s AI “About the Song” feature after it produced inaccurate summaries tied to the wrong performance moment, while Petula Clark warned AI may miss the “warmth and emotion” of real singing. Platform Updates: Spotify appears to be testing passkey login support, and Spotify also expanded free managed accounts for kids to more markets. Global Pop & Tours: BTS released the Spotify-exclusive “Normal” video from ARIRANG, and The Internet confirmed they’re working on a band album after years apart. Charts & Releases: Rolling Stones hit No.1 with Foreign Tongues (15th chart-topper), Madonna’s new album also topped charts, and Rick Ross dropped Set In Stone. Live Music: Inkcarceration opened with delays due to wildfire haze, while FIFA World Cup 2026 final halftime is set to run longer with major musical guests. Physical Media Comeback: US CD sales jumped 16% in H1 2026, driven by collectors and K-pop.
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