Analysis News Suno exec Paul Sinclair pens memo taking aim at 'walled garden' approach championed by UMG in its recent AI licensing deals Analysis Superfan monetization and D2C expansion continue to be strategic priorities for Universal Music Group. News UMG's minority investment in the company follows Stationhead's merger with online music event platform Mellomanic News Deal includes the integration of commercial features designed to 'drive increased engagement and revenue for artists and labels' News Companies claim to be 'building a roadmap for development of commercial AI tools rooted in creative control and sonic excellence' Analysis The following article originally appeared in Tim Ingham’s latest ‘Tim’s Take’ email, issued exclusively to MBW+ subscribers. Analysis News Hallwood Media has invested into Suno after signing ‘artists’ whose music was created on the generative AI platform News Company is developing an AI music platform that 'reimagines listening with immersive, interactive tools'