Udio signs Kobalt partnership; licensed service expected later in 2026

Udio/Udio licensed platform

Publisher Kobalt agreed a strategic partnership with Udio covering forthcoming products, after Udio's deals with Universal, Warner and indie-label agency Merlin. Kobalt said the licensed service is expected to launch later in 2026. Financial terms and artist pay were not disclosed.

• Udio now has deals with Universal, Warner, Merlin (Jan 2026) and Kobalt.
• Sony Music has no deal and is still suing Udio.
• Udio also faces an artist-led class action over training data.