AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAlbum Buzz: The Mountain Goats drop Days, leaning into alternative folk and time-bending themes, while reviews also spotlight new records from Interpol (This Mirror Weighs A Ton), Sigh (Goh-Ka), and Sleep (Hempispheres). Live Music & Festivals: Seattle’s Bumbershoot returns “in a really good place,” and Eugene’s Everyone Village is launching its first community music festival Sept. 19. Touring Pop: Bruno Mars proves “the ultimate showman” at Gillette Stadium, and a separate live review covers The Now at Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff. Music Tech & Gear: Bose’s SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen) hits an Amazon deal, and multiple headphone/IEM reviews keep the focus on sound quality and value. Industry & Rights: A federal judge rejects MLC’s appeal in the Spotify bundling fight, while MASICKA faces a U.S. copyright lawsuit over four songs. Culture Moment: Oasis’ Don’t Look Back in Anger concert documentary gets multiple takes, with critics zeroing in on reunion emotion and legacy.
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