AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoArtist Rights: Shilpa Rao’s set at Mumbai’s Bollywood Music Project was cut short when her mic and lights were switched off; organisers apologised, while a performers’ association condemned the treatment and offered legal support. AI & Music: Jay-Z urged fans to question online criticism of his shows as AI makes manipulated content easier to spread. Separately, Elvis Presley’s rights holders sued Anthropic, alleging the company used lyrics from 274 songs to train its AI models. Career Moves: Ryan Gosling’s band Dead Man’s Bones is teasing its first new music in 17 years, while Kesha plans a video for 2010 track “Backstabber.” Artist Autonomy: Cody Johnson says he walked away from a deal after executives asked him to change his signature look; he built a career on his own terms. New Artist Tools: Apps such as GarageBand and BandLab are making recording and remote collaboration more accessible to musicians without studio budgets. Milestones: Taylor Swift’s debut album marked 20 years since its release, a breakthrough that launched her from teenage country singer to global star.
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