AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoChart Milestone: Paul McCartney’s The Boys of Dungeon Lane rockets to the top as his 24th UK Number 1 album, also claiming the Official Vinyl Albums and Record Store charts. Local Community Music & Books: Mold’s Independent Bookshop Week runs June 13–20, mixing crime fiction, new releases and live music, with Joanna Miller’s The Eights among the highlights. Rave Resilience: Ibrahim Alfa Jr, a veteran of British techno, describes how a brutal health spiral pushed him into making “at least 500 tracks” while he recovered. Tragic Loss: Grammy-winning songwriter Talay Riley (Mark Orabiyi), 35, was stabbed to death in east London; Stormzy, Wretch 32 and Oritse Williams led tributes. Industry & Rights: IMPEL adds six new members including CTRL Music and The Royalty Network, expanding digital music publishing representation. UK Live Spotlight: FLO are set to receive the 2026 ASCAP Vanguard Award in London on June 16, ahead of their July 24 album Therapy At The Club. Tour News: The Jacksons announce four UK dates in November with Heatwave as support.
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