AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoStreaming & discovery: Spotify is rolling out Playlist Notes so listeners (and Spotify editors) can add written context to songs, podcasts and audiobooks in playlists—plus Editor Profiles showing editors’ favourite picks; notes are viewable by anyone who can see the playlist, with rollout starting in Canada for Free and Premium users. Canadian reggae spotlight: Toronto’s Vernon Buckley keeps classic reggae alive nearly 50 years after moving from Jamaica, releasing new singles via his Buckley’s Music Label and continuing collaborations with artists like Glen Washington. Metal crossover moment: Canadian death metal band Cryptopsy shared the stage with bluegrass star Billy Strings at Michigan’s Ionia Freak Fair, blending scenes in a standout live highlight. Local music scene: North Bay’s Greg the Band marked a milestone with its debut album Going Up? and a main-stage set at the Bay Block Party. Live music news: Iron Maiden kicked off its 2026 Run For Your Lives North American tour in Toronto at Scotiabank Arena. Community & culture: After major flooding forced cancellations, Swan River, Man. hosted Rally for the Valley—a free all-day event with parade, kids’ zone, barrel racing, live music and fireworks.
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