AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI & Music Tools: Tyga admits using Suno for parts of his ’80s-inspired $tarface album, calling it no different than Auto-Tune’s early backlash. AI Legal Pressure: Suno is also pushing back on its “spammy slop” image as AI music disputes and licensing fights keep piling up. New Releases: The Avalanches announce No Bad Memories for Oct. 16, with Portraits of Tracy on the new single “Can’t Get Over Losing You.” Fan-Driven Breakthroughs: Kid Cudi launches a contest to build a new group from a beat he’ll post on SoundCloud, with selected artists recording over it. Community & Culture: SM City Baguio spotlights the Philippine Rondalla Serenata, a visually impaired musicians’ group turning music into livelihood and inclusion. Local Live Music: Oxbow’s Bow Valley Jamboree returns Aug. 8 with local acts plus a Rolling Stones tribute closer. Streaming Milestone: BTS’s ARIRANG hits 4B Spotify streams in 139 days, driven by a growing hip-hop-leaning audience. Music in the Courts: A former Bellevue East music teacher changes his plea to guilty in federal child pornography charges.
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