AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRock & Roll Legacy: Cold Chisel saxophonist Andy Bickers has died after a cancer battle, with the band and Jimmy Barnes honoring his decades of live impact. Album Buzz: The Rolling Stones drop “Foreign Tongues,” and one review calls it their funniest record in years. Pop Comeback: Hilary Duff says being part of people’s childhood is a “badge of honour,” as her Lucky Me tour leans hard into nostalgia. New Releases: Houndmouth returns with “Lordy,” The Calling unveils “Dust,” and Mastodon announces “Marrow Deep” (Aug. 28) with Josh Homme on “Snakes For Dinner.” Live & Touring: Jay-Z’s UK return is set for Sept. 4 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and Tyla releases “Is It Love” ahead of “APOP*” (July 24). Industry Watch: NPR spotlights how music influencers shape discovery, while a separate report raises fresh concerns about AI messing with Spotify royalties. Community & Culture: Scotland’s ScotsRock launches a bid to turn Glasgow’s former CCA building into a rock-and-roll hall of fame.
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