AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMusic Loss: Dave Marsh, influential Metro Detroit rock writer and Bruce Springsteen biographer behind Born to Run, died at 76; he also helped create SiriusXM’s E Street Radio and hosted Kick Out the Jams. Live Music: Chris Stapleton closed Fenway Park’s summer season with a two-night run that leaned on familiar cuts and pure musicianship over stage theatrics. Streaming Policy: Spotify is rolling out “AI Persona” labels and says it will pull AI-generated artist profiles from recommendations, aiming to separate real acts from generated ones. Tech for Listening: Collectors are warning that some CDs can crack or shatter after exposure to certain cleaning chemicals or storage fumes, raising new stakes for archiving. Pop Culture & Fandom: A debate over whether online fandoms are “toxic” pushes back on stereotypes, arguing fan behavior is more complicated than the headlines. Concert/Community: River Cities Concert Association announced its 2026–2027 season lineup, continuing its family-friendly, global-performer mission.
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