AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMusic & Tech Culture: Spotify marked its 20th birthday by swapping its app logo for a disco ball and rolling out a new “Party of the Year(s)” listening-history feature, while Jack Antonoff fired back at AI songwriting as a betrayal of the “ancient ritual” of making music. New Feud Fuel: Drake and Future reignited the Kendrick Lamar rivalry with “Ran to Atlanta,” a track that quickly drew comparisons to Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” Live Arts, Big Lineups: Mesa Arts Center unveiled a 2026–27 performing season spanning major music, Broadway touring, comedy, and immersive film. Community & Memory: The Niagara History Center hosts Civil War music and remembrances, and a Grand Blanc community continues healing through art after a church shooting. Faith Meets Wellness: A Toronto Muslim fitness coach is building faith-based strength training for women, reflecting a wider trend of religion and wellness blending via social media. Local Spotlight: Alternating Currents announced its first free 2026 lineup across 50+ Quad Cities venues.
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