AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoStreaming Boom: Olivia Rodrigo’s new album “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love” shattered Spotify and Amazon Music first-day records, while she also opened up about being “60 per cent deaf” in one ear. K-pop Power: BTS turned Busan into a citywide “Arirang” festival with drone shows and landmark takeovers for its 13th anniversary, and “Come Over” hit #1 on global charts. New Solo Release: Former ENHYPEN member EVAN previewed debut single “RIDE OR DIE,” blending alternative rock and indie-pop. Tour Milestones: The Weeknd’s “After Hours Til Dawn” tour topped 3M tickets sold in 2026 and expanded its Asian leg from 11 to 17 dates. Live-Music Culture Shift: More artists are pushing phone-free concerts to bring back spontaneity and human connection. Global Music Awards: Japan’s Music Awards Japan 2026 crowned sakanaction’s “Kaiju” and Creepy Nuts’ “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” as Song of the Year. Mental Health Behind the Hit: Kodaline’s Steve Garrigan said “High Hopes” came from his panic attacks and anxiety. Industry Watch: Nicki Minaj criticized newer artists for copying established stars instead of bringing something fresh. Regional Scene: Egypt’s Karamell released “La Bonboniera,” club-distorting Cairo shaabi and folk into a five-track underground statement.
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