AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoGrammys Politics: BTS says it won’t submit music for the 69th Grammy Awards, pointing to the new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category and arguing their work should be judged beyond region or language. Streaming & AI: Spotify is preparing three new mobile features, including a ChatGPT-like assistant for music and podcast discovery plus deeper personalization. Rights & AI Governance: ASCAP CEO Elizabeth Matthews says the fight is about protecting songwriters from unauthorized AI use, while IMPEL and IMPF are running a Sureel AI sandbox to test attribution and fair compensation. Rock Legacy: Mixing has begun on Soundgarden’s final studio album, using Chris Cornell recordings, with Terry Date and Joe Barresi involved. New Releases: Davido drops the full 13-track tracklist for Oriadé ahead of its July 31 release. Live Music & Culture: The Church Studio in Tulsa opens a Route 66 exhibit tracing how Oklahoma music shaped jazz, blues, western swing, country, rockabilly and rock ’n’ roll. Local Scene: Greater Boston’s weekend includes free Boston Landmarks Orchestra shows and North End feast events.
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