Warner Music Group (WMG) has settled its copyright lawsuit with AI music startup Suno and sold its Songkick app and brand to the company. The deal allows WMG artists and songwriters full control over how their names, likenesses, voices, and compositions are used in AI-generated music.
Under the partnership, Suno will launch advanced, licensed AI models next year, replacing its current ones. Users on the paid tier will be able to download audio, while free-tier users can play and share songs created on the platform. Songkick will continue as a fan-focused destination under Suno.
WMG CEO Robert Kyncl described the settlement as a “victory for the creative community,” emphasizing opportunities to expand revenue and fan engagement. The deal follows a recent settlement with AI music startup Udio and reflects a broader shift in the music industry toward licensing AI-generated content.
Investor confidence in AI music is rising: Suno recently raised $250 million in a Series C round at a $2.45 billion valuation, led by Menlo Ventures with participation from Nvidia’s NVentures and Lightspeed. The WMG-Suno deal signals growing collaboration between legacy music companies and AI-driven platforms.
Related news: Universal Music Group and AI startup Udio reached a licensing agreement on AI-generated music.
