AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI & Copyright: Elvis Presley rights holders are seeking up to $48.6 million from Anthropic, alleging it used lyrics from 274 songs to train Claude without permission; the claims have not been proven. Reservoir has also sued Suno over alleged copying of 1,050 songs. Label Moves: HYBE Americas launched Latin pop label TRU Records, with group Santos Bravos as its first act. Universal Music Group, meanwhile, signed a deal licensing its artists and songwriters for TYGER’s adaptive gaming music service. Regional Reach: Organisers in Malaysia and Indonesia have teamed up to create more artist exchanges and cross-border audience opportunities. Live Music: Fans priced out of major gigs are turning to tribute acts, while music venues and promoters look toward a packed 2027 touring calendar. Independent Retail: Edinburgh’s Vinyl Villains will close in January after more than 40 years, as owner Andy Watters retires; he says the decision isn’t driven by rent.
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