AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoStreaming Records: Olivia Rodrigo’s new album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love smashed Spotify and Amazon Music debut numbers, with the singer also opening up about writing in London and being “60 per cent deaf” in one ear. Vinyl Revival: A South Carolina-driven vinyl boom is pushing record sales toward $1B, with younger fans seeking a more tactile, intentional way to experience music beyond streaming. Live-Show Culture Shift: Artists are pushing phone-free concerts, including a Yondr-pouch experiment at a Phoebe Bridgers show, aiming to bring back spontaneity and presence. K-Pop Charts: BTS’s “Come Over” rockets to the top of global charts after a wide release, while BIGBANG announces a 31-show stadium tour for its 20th anniversary. Tour/Album News: Kim Junsu’s GRAVITY hits career-high first-week sales; Yaksta drops The Microphone Saved Me June 15; USPEER teases its comeback single “Wicked Game.” Theater & Musicals: Calendar Girls rehearsals begin in Scarborough for an in-the-round run, and HAIR returns as a conversation-starter for today.
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