After inking licensing pacts with Universal Music and Warner Music, Udio has finalized a “landmark partnership” with Merlin.

Udio’s new licensing agreement with Merlin lets independent labels and artists control and profit from their works used in AI training.

The partnership follows settlements Udio reached with Universal Music Group in October and Warner Music Group in November.

Udio has announced a licensing deal with Merlin, which means many indie labels and distributors will now be able to ...

Merlin, the digital licensing agency for the indies, unveiled what it described as a “landmark partnership” with Udio. It is ...

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 ...

Merlin has confirmed the makeup of its Board for the 2026–2027 term, bringing together representatives from independent ...

Merlin thanked outgoing board members Eniko Gallasz (WMMusicDistribution), Fer Isella (limbo music), Jeffrey Chiang (Fluxus), ...