AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNew Music Releases: Ariana Grande dropped her 8th studio album petal, with the lead single “hate that i made you love me” hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and a full tracklist now out. Pop & Indie Spotlight: Ellie Goulding released new single “4 Seasons,” previewing her 6th album I Know Too Much (out 4 September). Rock & Metal Updates: Slash says his next album with Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators is finished and lands in February 2027; Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron confirms the band is mixing its final eight-song album built on Chris Cornell vocals; Sigh shared “Unputenpu” featuring Mikael Åkerfeldt ahead of Goh-ka (Sept. 4). Festival & Live Music: LA Jazz Festival updated its 2026 schedule with free events and main shows Aug. 22-23 at Dockweiler Beach; Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra returns to Lollapalooza with an orchestral set featuring poets and student performers. Local Scene & Policy: Albanian police are cracking down on excessive music after 8pm during tourist season. Artist Stories: Aima Baig’s debut album Guriya is a grief-and-healing tribute to her late mother; Davido says he doesn’t want his kids to pursue music, but won’t block them if they’re serious.
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