AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNew Album Drops: Death Cab for Cutie released “I Built You a Tower,” channeling frontman Ben Gibbard’s grief into a big, arena-ready sound. Pop Power Moves: Taylor Swift’s “Toy Story 5” track “I Knew It, I Knew You” brings her back to country, while Madonna shares “Love Sensation” and Ellie Goulding debuts “Black Prada Dress.” Video & Global Reach: Muse’s new clip was filmed in Almaty, and the FIFA World Cup 2026 album lands with 45 artists across genres. Big Numbers, Big Headlines: Reports peg Swift as the richest female musician at $2B, fueled by the Eras Tour and master buybacks. Local Music Life: Cat’s Kettle in Columbia closed to relocate; meanwhile, New Ulm’s Music in the Park kicked off with the Concord Singers. Community & Culture: AFRIMA launched seven “Diamonds” at its Lagos event, and Olivia Rodrigo teased her most ambitious, longer third album. Live & Stage: “The Bodyguard” returns as a blockbuster musical, and “Hook Up: The Musical” brings LGBTQ+ dating-app satire back for Pride.
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