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Nov 26, 2025
Lydia Valentino, a viral music correspondent known for her insights on trending songs and TikTok virality, joins the discussion. They dive into Suno's groundbreaking licensing deal with Warner Music and the intriguing role Songkick plays in this framework. Lydia also highlights Blackbear's resurgence with 'Do Re Mi,' and how AI-driven content is influencing listener engagement. The conversation explores TikTok’s new features to mitigate AI content, ensuring a balance between human creativity and technology.
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Suno Joins The Licensing Club
- Suno reached a licensing deal with Warner Music Group, signaling AI music platforms moving toward formal licensing.
- This follows Udio's path and shows majors are negotiating product-friendly compromises rather than outright bans.
Warner Took The Lead
- Warner leading the Suno deal is notable because Universal often sets the industry standard due to market share.
- Lars Murray credits Warner's tech-forward leadership and hires like Paul Sinclair for making the negotiation possible.
Songkick Comes With The Deal
- Suno acquired Songkick from Warner as part of the deal, creating strategic unknowns about live music integration.
- Lars Murray flags that Songkick's fit within Suno is unclear and may be a salary-dump-style move or a hidden integration play.