AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMusic Industry Hires: Spotify promoted Joe Hadley to VP of global music content and partnerships, while PRG added Jennifer Caserta as chief people officer and Warner Chappell elevated Gabz Landman to EVP of A&R. Chart & Catalog Buzz: Dolly Parton’s death sparked major streaming surges and chart climbs, with her Moose Jaw legacy highlighted by a record-setting 2016 show and ongoing literacy work. New Releases: Tom Hardy released his debut rap album as Frankie Pulitzer with Czarface and guests like Method Man and Busta Rhymes; Interpol returned with This Mirror Weighs a Ton; Everlast and Yelawolf teamed for Ember to Ashes; Stella Lefty’s “Summer You Were Mine” interpolates The Chicks’ “There’s Your Trouble” after a credits mix-up. Live & Community: Vancouver Fringe’s Fringe Patio brings free music with Coastal Jazz; Binghamton Porchfest returns with 150+ acts; and England’s Big Church Festival was canceled after a sign collapse killed one and injured six. Tech & Access: Spotify’s app teardown hints free users could host Jam sessions with limits, though official rules still require Premium to start.
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