INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE VOL. 01 / SEPTEMBER 2026
Music. Rights.
What comes next.
Intelligence at the intersection of music business and AI.
For the people shaping the business of music.
FEATURED / DSPs and Platforms
Suno Expands Beyond Music With New AI Speech Generator
Suno has launched Speech in public beta, a new AI tool that generates spoken voice and original background music together in a single track.
The latest thinking
Deals and Valuations
BMG’s Suno Agreement Addresses Past Use and Future Participation
The deal settles earlier uses of BMG repertoire while establishing a framework for compensated participation in new AI products.
AI Copyright
GEMA’s Suno Copyright Win Puts Revenue Disclosure in Focus
The German court’s ruling moves the dispute toward financial accountability, although damages were not set and the decision remained subject to appeal.