Peloton didn't detail the terms of the settlement, but it sounds like it's in a position to avoid any future licensing issues with what it's calling a joint collaboration agreement. "We are pleased the music publishers and their songwriter partners in this case have reached a settlement with Peloton that compensates creators properly and sets forth the environment for a positive relationship going forward," said NMPA president and CEO David Israelite.

Peloton likely had little choice but to settle after a federal judge tossed its countersuit in January. The company had tried to argue the NMPA's licensing fees were so high as to violate antitrust laws. It also alleged the association had attempted to sabotage its negotiations with individual publishers. When it stopped playing the songs included in the suit, the episode caused discontent among the company's customers, with many complaining of worse playlists during classes.