AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAwards: Raye won the 2026 Mercury Prize for This Music May Contain Hope, beating a field that included Paul McCartney. Streaming: Spotify is tightening family-plan address checks, giving users seven days to verify they live together; the company also reported stronger ad growth, while Latin America became its second-largest subscriber market. Industry Moves: UMG licensed gaming-focused AI music platform Tyger, Warner Records launched a joint venture with producer Tony Berg, and Seeker Music acquired JoJo’s first two albums in original and re-recorded versions. New Music: John Legend released Muse, his first full album with Pharrell Williams, embracing a more conversational vocal style. Tony Iommi also returned with his first solo album in more than two decades. Rights: A former Eminem employee pleaded guilty to selling the rapper’s unreleased music. Remembering: Irish traditional music pioneer Dónal Lunny has died aged 79.
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