After inking licensing pacts with Universal Music and Warner Music, Udio has finalized a “landmark partnership” with Merlin.
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AI-music firm Udio has signed its third significant licensing deal. Its agreement with indie licensing agency Merlin.
Merlin, the digital music licensing partner for the world's leading independent labels and distributors, kicks off 2026 by ...
The partnership follows settlements Udio reached with Universal Music Group in October and Warner Music Group in November.
Udio’s new licensing agreement with Merlin lets independent labels and artists control and profit from their works used in AI training.
Artists that may be affected include Phoebe Bridgers, Mitski, Mac Demarco, Nirvana, and Thundercat. Credit: picture alliance / Contributor via Getty Images Negotiations between Merlin and TikTok have ...