AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoMusic Industry & Hiring: A new push for skills-based hiring argues companies should test what candidates can actually do, not how well they perform interviews—an approach that could reshape how bands, labels, and studios find talent. Local Music Venues: Mike and Kerry’s Garage in Marysville, a tiny home-built space, is turning an accidental backyard room into a community stage. Festival Oddity (and a little sci-fi): Atomika Festival is landing this November in a decommissioned nuclear missile silo near Roswell, mixing Flying Lotus and Suzanne Ciani with space talks and paranormal hosts. Rock & Live: Foo Fighters hit the Hollywood Bowl with the LA Phil under Gustavo Dudamel. K-pop Charts: Stray Kids score another Billboard 200 No. 1 with This & That. Legal/Crime: Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial begins Monday, with prosecutors using his lyrics and videos. Tech in Music: Dr. Dre says he’s embracing AI as a creativity tool. Classics & Culture: Clannad’s prog influence is revisited, while Jeff Buckley’s Grace is celebrated as a defining ’90s rock landmark.
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