AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoU2 Buzz: U2 dropped “Street Of Dreams,” the first taste of a new studio album due later this year—built on The Edge’s chiming guitar and Larry Mullen Jr.’s drive, timed with the band’s 50th anniversary. Live Music Spotlight: Bob Dylan returned to the Twin Cities with a rare metro headline show at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, delivering a laidback but razor-focused set. Festival Practicalities: Pitbull headlines BST Hyde Park (July 10) with Kesha and Lil Jon in support; the piece includes set-time, ticket, and day-of logistics. Rap Roundup: Drake released a three-album run—“ICEMAN,” “HABIBTI,” and “MAID OF HONOUR”—as critics debate chart-chasing strategy and lyrical jabs. Audio & Gear: Amazon Echo Dot Max gets a review for upgraded sound; Marshall’s Acton III sees a deal spotlight. Culture Beyond Music: “Jagged Little Pill” lands a South Shore premiere (July 24) with Morissette hits and a family-focused story. Afrobeats Milestone: Guinness World Records confirmed a Lagos Afrobeats “largest orchestra” achievement with 85 musicians.
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