AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoStreaming & Rights: SoundCloud has acquired decentralized music platform Nina Protocol, months after Nina’s shutdown, aiming to preserve its editorial archive and “genre map” while expanding tools for independent artists. Pop Culture: Disney dropped the first trailer for Camp Rock 3, with the Jonas Brothers returning to Disney+ on Aug. 14 and a new cast joining for a hunt for the next breakout star. AI in Music: A new industry op-ed lays out ethical AI licensing principles—consent, fair compensation, and transparency—arguing artists’ vocal rights shouldn’t be on the table. Live Music (US): Gridlife Summer Apex returns to Watkins Glen July 24-26 with expanded race fields and major DJ/producer names including Shaquille O’Neal (DJ Diesel) and T-Pain (Teddy Pain). Local Scenes: Lakes Area Music Festival’s Prelude Series brings free chamber concerts (Thalea String Quartet) across Minnesota July 25-26. Rock & Legacy: Tributes and reflections continue around Ozzy Osbourne’s first death anniversary, including commentary on his craft and what “imperfection” means for modern creators.
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