AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoArtist Health: Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor, 66, is retiring after his tinnitus worsened; he said the decision, made with doctors, was one of the hardest of his life. Industry Watch: A wave of artist-manager lawsuits is putting music’s business relationships under scrutiny. Timbaland accuses his former manager of taking millions; the manager denies wrongdoing. Grassroots Music: Perth’s all-ages Y-HQ venue is set to be demolished in 2028, with a replacement not expected until 2029. Organizers say an interim space is planned, but local music advocates worry about the gap for young performers. Rising Artists: Spokane indie band Pancho is building on its DIY roots with new original music, while local group PSiLY is preparing to release a debut album born from studio improvisation. Festival News: Ayra Starr is among the artists booked for Coachella 2027, joining a lineup that includes Dua Lipa, SZA and Tame Impala. Remembering: Country singer-songwriter Mark McGuinn, best known for writing and recording “Mrs. Steven Rudy,” has died at 58.
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