Suno’s Grand Plan for the Future of Music
Suno is betting that music’s next big business is getting people to create and interact with songs. CEO and co-founder Mikey Shulman calls it “creative entertainment,” with a vision that reaches far beyond professional musicians. Mikey and I sat down to discuss Suno’s business model, its partnership with Warner Music Group, and what letting fans remix their favorite artists could unlock. We also dug into the copyright disputes surrounding AI training, Suno’s approach to streaming fraud, and how fan-created music could become part of the live concert experience. CHAPTERS 03:27 Suno’s Creative Entertainment Vision 06:58 Lessons from Gaming 08:52 Superfans and Artist Remixes 14:22 From Lawsuit to Warner Partnership 22:29 Beyond One Music Subscription 27:12 AI Training and Copyright 33:10 Tackling Streaming Fraud 36:46 Human Artistry and AI Labels 40:10 Suno’s Live Music Ambitions SPONSORS Chartmetric Flow: Flow is Chartmetric’s new AI-powered music intelligence tool that helps music professionals turn complex data into actionable insights. Ask questions in plain language, discover trends, and get the information you need to make smarter decisions, all without digging through dashboards. Learn more: https://flow.chartmetric.com/pricing/trapital TRAPITAL Where technology shapes culture. New episodes and memos every week. Sign up here for free.