AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoStreaming & Pricing Shake-Up: Amazon Music is rolling out a three-tier India strategy—Prime-limited ads, a free ad-supported tier coming soon, and Amazon Music Unlimited (Rs 99 Prime / Rs 119 non-Prime) with HD/spatial audio and offline downloads. Artist Advocacy: The Artist Rights Alliance is pushing the reintroduced Protect Working Musicians Act with town halls and research, aiming to give independent performers a stronger voice in policy. Label/Partnership Moves: Merlin promoted Emma Robinson to VP of partnerships, doubling down on its global digital partner ecosystem for indie labels. Global Pop Culture: Charli XCX announced Music, Fashion, Film for July 24, featuring John Cale, Marc Jacobs and Martin Scorsese on the cover. Hip-Hop Spotlight: A$AP Rocky is set for Prague’s O2 Arena on Oct. 4, with a fashion-forward, high-production show. Live Music & Community: Germany may reclassify threatened nightclubs as cultural/art venues, while local scenes keep rolling—from a Detroit electronic dance night to community festivals and orchestras bringing concerts into libraries. Tech/Platforms: Juno Download confirmed it’s shutting down after 20 years, pointing to streaming and direct-to-fan services.
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