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.
The partnership follows settlements Udio reached with Universal Music Group in October and Warner Music Group in November.
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Chris Maund, the co-CEO of Mushroom Music, has been reappointed to the Merlin board this week.
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 ...