UNLIMITED SUPPLY with Digital Music News A bad week for the resellers AI news overflows. And if the deplorable fits, wear it.
Nov 20, 2025
Get ready for a deep dive into the world of music and AI! The new deal between Udio and Warner Music Group is shaking things up. Suno's massive $250 million funding raises eyebrows, especially regarding its legal strategy. Meanwhile, Bad Bunny is emerging as a powerhouse for Puerto Rico's tourism. The latest news isn't so great for ticket resellers, particularly with StubHub's disappointing report and UK regulations against scalping. Plus, learn how smoking bans have revitalized concert venues. Exciting times in the music industry!
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Label Deals Set Industry-Wide Standards
- Warner Music Group's licensing deal with Udio suggests labels will replicate similar terms across platforms via most-favored-nation clauses.
- Lars Murray predicts such terms may fundamentally change Udio's platform and could limit its original nature.
Investors Back AI Despite Legal Risk
- Suno raised $250 million despite pending lawsuits, showing investor appetite for AI music startups.
- Lars Murray expects much of that capital will fund legal defenses as Suno anticipates litigation over unlicensed training data.
Prioritize Coverage When News Overflows
- Don't try to cover every AI development in a single episode when there's heavy news flow.
- Lars Murray postpones further AI coverage to focus on Touring Thursday content.