AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoArtist Independence: The Chainsmokers are leaving Columbia/Disruptor after 11 years and will release music as independent artists, saying they’re ready to experiment. New Music: The Rolling Stones will add five tracks to Foreign Tongues on Nov. 27, while Bleachers surprise-released “Blood Brothers” and reunited rock band Levara shared its first single in five years. Touring: Calvin Harris announced his first North American headlining tour; Ayra Starr will take her 20-date world tour across Europe, the UK and North America in 2027. Industry Watch: Reports of fake AI songs siphoning $8 million from artists and bot-driven ticket registrations overwhelming Raye’s Royal Albert Hall presale sharpen concerns over automated fraud. Independent Labels: Blossoms scored a UK No. 1 with Distiller Music Group, its first chart-topper, while Warner Chappell signed Swedish songwriter Benjamin Ingrosso to a global publishing deal. Awards: The Grammys’ new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category is prompting discussion about how to recognize the range of Asian music, with singer-songwriter Eric HZ submitting his Mandarin song “Child.”
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