AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBand News: Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor is stepping away after his tinnitus worsened, ending a 40-year run. He called the band’s recent tour and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction a fitting finale. New Music: U2’s first album in nine years, Carnaval de Luz, celebrates the band’s 50th anniversary. Reviews praise its big-hearted energy but note familiar sounds. Festival Watch: Coachella’s 2027 bill features Dua Lipa, Tame Impala, SZA and Daddy Yankee. AI & Creativity: Mass Effect composer Jack Wall says AI can help artists get started, but shouldn’t replace human creativity; Nick Cave has called AI music “soul-destroying.” Physical Music: Alliance Entertainment’s latest quarter saw vinyl revenue rise 14% and CD revenue climb 22%, a bright sign for collectors.
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