Labels and DistroKid Court Update

Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment told a federal court they are working on a resolution in their dispute over DistroKid's AI music data for Suno.

“the Parties are working on a resolution”

Court Filing Details

The update came in a joint filing approved by US District Judge Arun Subramanian in Manhattan on Wednesday (October 28).

Labels' Data Request

The labels want DistroKid to provide monthly figures on AI-flagged tracks delivered to streaming services since using a third-party prediction model.

Suno's Fair Use Defense

Suno argues training AI models on copyrighted recordings is fair use, claiming it does not harm the market for original works.

DistroKid's Market Share

DistroKid distributes 30, 40% of all new music in the world, according to its statement to Billboard.

Labels' Legal Action

UMG and Sony asked the court to enforce a subpoena against DistroKid after it refused to produce any documents.

DistroKid's Response

DistroKid says it has removed a small number of recordings in response to UMG's claims but disputes the allegations.

Suno's Copyright Lawsuit

UMG and Sony sued Suno in June 2024 for copying 60,202 recordings without a license, seeking up to $150,000 per infringement.