AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoStreaming & AI: Spotify is reportedly exploring AI remix tools with a $4–$5 monthly surcharge, as Suno pushes to dismiss a musician’s lawsuit over use of artist names. Rights & Deals: Warner Music is acquiring German distributor Zebralution, while CISAC says global music collections rose 12% in 2025 to €14 billion. Adobe also struck licensing deals with UMG and WMG for Premiere Mobile. Live Music Policy: London Mayor Sadiq Khan gains new powers to decide on major venue and festival licensing applications, with the aim of backing nightlife and jobs. Global Reach: BTS’s Arirang became the first K-pop album certified platinum in Italy; the group’s South American tour drew 853,000 fans across five sold-out cities. Market Trends: Country music’s global streams have reached 185 billion so far in 2026, up 54% from 2021, according to Luminate. New Music: John Legend has released Muse, an album made with Pharrell.
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