Warner Music Group (WMG) has finalized a major agreement with artificial intelligence music company Suno, officially bringing an end to its copyright lawsuit against the fast-growing startup.

In a statement released on recently the global music company described the partnership as a step toward “new frontiers in music creation, interaction, and discovery,” adding that the deal is designed to both reward and safeguard artists, songwriters, and the wider creative ecosystem.

As part of the arrangement, Warner Music has also completed the sale of Songkick, its popular concert-discovery platform, to Suno for an undisclosed sum.

WMG originally acquired Songkick’s app and brand in 2017, following the separation of the ticketing division, which later went to Live Nation. Under its new ownership, Songkick will continue to operate as a fan-focused hub.

Following the deal, Suno is expected to roll out more advanced, fully licensed AI models next year.

Access to downloadable audio will be restricted to paid subscribers, while free-tier users will only be able to play and share their AI-generated tracks.

Importantly, WMG emphasized that its artists will retain full authority over the use of their names, voices, likenesses, and musical compositions within Suno’s AI-driven creations.

Warner’s diverse roster includes global stars such as Lady Gaga, Coldplay, The Weeknd, and Sabrina Carpenter.

WMG CEO Robert Kyncl described the agreement as “a victory for the creative community that benefits everyone,” noting Suno’s rapid growth in both users and monetization.

He said the partnership helps shape revenue-generating models while unlocking new ways for fans to experience music.

The announcement arrives just one week after Warner also settled a separate copyright lawsuit with AI music company Udio, securing a licensing agreement for a new AI music-creation platform scheduled for a 2026 launch.

These two settlements signal a significant shift in the music industry’s approach to artificial intelligence.

Last year, WMG, Universal Music Group, and Sony Music Entertainment jointly sued Suno and Udio for copyright violations.

While Warner has already reached settlements with both companies, reports suggest that Universal and Sony are now in talks to license their catalogs to the startups as well.

In a further display of investor confidence in AI-driven music tools, Suno recently announced a $250 million Series C funding round, placing the company at a $2.45 billion valuation.

The round was led by Menlo Ventures with participation from Nvidia’s NVentures, Hallwood Media, Lightspeed, and Matrix Partners.

Source: Techcrunch