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Spotify considers $4 to $5 monthly add-on for AI remixes
Spotify is developing an AI tool for song remixes and covers that could let users make new versions of existing tracks.
The plan involves Spotify and artists whose songs might be used, with the service reportedly aimed at launch in early 2027.
The add-on could cost Premium subscribers $4 to $5 a month, on top of their existing subscription.
Unlike tools that generate music from scratch, this service would change songs by participating artists, for example by turning a rock track into a dance version.
Spotify still needs licensing deals and artists’ approval; artists could opt in or out even if their record label signs an agreement.
The company is also discussing participation with individual artists alongside Universal Music Group, while negotiations with Sony Music and Warner Music are reported to be ongoing.
Artist participation is a key hurdle, as some established older artists are said to be interested while convincing major current stars has been harder.
If the service launches, artists whose music is changed would reportedly receive a share of the extra fees, and Spotify’s next step is to complete the agreements and prepare the offering.
Spotify is reportedly considering a separate AI music add-on costing $4 to $5 a month for Premium subscribers.
The service would let users create AI-assisted remixes and covers of songs by participating artists.
Spotify is targeting an early 2027 launch, but preparations are reportedly progressing more slowly than hoped.
The company is negotiating licensing agreements and trying to persuade artists to participate.
Artists would reportedly decide whether their music can be used, even if their record label has signed an agreement.
- Who
- Spotify is developing the service for its subscribers and is seeking participation from artists and record labels.
- What
- An optional AI tool for creating remixes and covers of existing songs, reportedly priced at $4 to $5 per month.
- When
- Spotify is targeting early 2027; the report says 7% to 8% of its US paying subscribers could use it by the end of 2028.
- Where
- Spotify subscribers would use the service; the reported adoption estimate concerns the United States.
- Why
- Spotify is pursuing a new paid offering that could provide revenue growth and a way for artists to earn from AI-altered versions of their songs.
Spotify
Some contemporary artists opposed to using AI in music
Participation
Spotify
Spotify is trying to persuade artists to make their music available for the service.
Some contemporary artists opposed to using AI in music
Artists can choose whether their music is used; some contemporary artists have resisted participating.
Use of AI
Spotify
The planned tool would allow AI-assisted covers and remixes of participating artists’ songs.
Some contemporary artists opposed to using AI in music
Olivia Rodrigo said she would never use AI in any of her music.
Universal and Spotify announced an agreement intended to enable AI-generated remixes.
Spotify co-CEO Gustav Söderström said the offering would come when it was ready, according to Heise.
Olivia Rodrigo told The Hollywood Reporter she would never use AI in her music.
Spotify is reportedly targeting the service’s launch.
- Proposed price
- $4 to $5 extra per month
- Target launch
- Early 2027
- Potential users
- 7% to 8% of US paying subscribers by the end of 2028, according to Bernstein analyst Ian Moore
- Record-label talks
- Spotify is negotiating with Sony Music and Warner Music, according to Heise
- Artist choice
- Artists can reportedly opt in or out even if their label has signed an agreement
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What people are saying
Ich würde nie KI in irgendeiner meiner Musik nutzen, absolutes Nein.