AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBand Shake-Up: Nightwish and singer Floor Jansen have parted ways by mutual agreement. The Finnish symphonic metal band says it plans to record a new album in 2027, while Jansen is preparing a solo release. AI and Streaming: YouTube Music is adding labels to identify AI-generated songs, drawing on partner disclosures and its own detection tools; songs altered only with Auto-Tune or AI mastering won’t be flagged. Global Stage: South African artists Tyla, Lira and TxC are among those eyeing Grammy recognition with 2027 submissions, while Greek National Opera made its Carnegie Hall debut with a concert inspired by writer Nikos Kazantzakis. Industry Pressures: A report says racial bias in London live-event licensing costs the city’s music scene $185 million a year. Scotland’s national orchestra is also facing what it calls its most serious challenges in a generation amid a funding crisis. Hip-Hop History: Duane “Keffe D” Davis was sentenced to 40 years to life for orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s murder.
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