ElevenLabs, known for leading-edge AI voice synthesis, has officially launched Eleven Music on August 5, 2025. This new AI-powered music generation service lets users create full songs—including vocals and instrumentals—simply by typing natural language prompts.
Unlike many competitors, Eleven Music is cleared for commercial use thanks to licensing deals with Merlin Network and Kobalt Music Group. Artists represented by these independent organizations can opt in to provide their works in exchange for royalties. Safeguards prevent the model from replicating recognizable lyrics or mimicking real artists.
Eleven Music offers robust creative control, allowing specification of genre, structure (intro, verse, chorus, etc.), mood, lyrics, language, and instrumentation. It supports multiple languages and post-generation editing via UI tools.ElevenLabs
This feature targets creators, businesses, advertisers, game developers, and content studios needing custom soundtracks without the cost or delay of traditional licensing or composing.
ElevenLabs CEO Mati Staniszewski described Eleven Music as a “natural progression” for the company, citing strong enterprise demand and collaborative development with music industry partners.
A premium Eleven Music Pro version—featuring enhanced capabilities via licensed content from Merlin and Kobalt—is expected in the coming months
Despite competition from Suno and Udio, which face legal challenges over copyright, ElevenLabs enters the market with a more ethically grounded and legally compliant offering.
Some users discussed ElevenLabs’ music model in forums last year, noting their anticipation of its capabilities and comparing it to rivals like Udio and Suno. One user said:
“ElevenLabs also offers very competitive pricing, so it’s going to be AAA quality and a good price.”
Key Features & Benefits
- Studio-grade music—vocals and instrumental—from simple text prompts
- Full control over structure, genre, lyrics, and language
- Outputs cleared for commercial use under partnered licensing agreements
- Designed for creators, brands, games, ads, and multimedia content
- Pro version coming soon with royalty-inclusive licensed artist data
What Users Should Know
- Available now via ElevenLabs website, with API access coming later.
- Seven subscription tiers exist (Free to Enterprise); streaming permissions vary by tier.
- Early clients across media, gaming, fitness apps, and marketing have already used the tech.
Launching Eleven Music positions ElevenLabs as a pioneer in ethical AI music generation by addressing artist compensation, copyright training data, and commercial viability. Its responsible design—combined with powerful prompting and editing tools—sets it apart from rivals amid an industry grappling with legal and creative implications of AI-generated content.
