AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI & Charts: ARIA is tightening rules so fully AI-generated tracks can’t qualify for Australia’s official charts/awards, after an AI-altered Madonna “Like a Prayer” version surged into the top 20 (peaking at No. 2). Streaming Tools: Spotify rolls out Playlist Notes so listeners and editors can add written context to songs, podcasts and audiobooks, with Editor Profiles also debuting. Pop Milestone: Kylie Minogue celebrates one billion Spotify streams for “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head,” marking another major streaming landmark for the Aussie icon. Local Music Culture: Young Aussies are buying back into physical media—vinyl, CDs and DVDs—as a way to “own” music and slow down consumption. Live & Touring: Iron Maiden continues its 2026 run with a North America set built across their early albums, with Australia dates still on the horizon. Industry Talk: FEAR FACTORY debuts new era single “Roboticist” live with new vocalist Milo Silvestro.
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