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Spotify plans paid AI tools for creating song versions and remixes
Spotify is preparing an AI tool for making song versions and remixes for its users, with a launch planned for early 2027.
The company expects to offer it as a paid add-on for Premium subscribers, possibly costing an extra $4 to $5 a month.
Spotify has licensing deals with Universal Music, Merlin and Kobalt, but negotiations with Warner remain unfinished.
Artists and songwriters would be able to choose whether to take part and would receive payment when new creations use their work.
The plan is part of Spotify’s broader move from recommending songs to creating more personalized listening experiences with AI.
Spotify has not confirmed a launch date, and the feature is expected to be ready once the Warner negotiations are settled.
Spotify is preparing a paid tool that would let users create versions and remixes of songs, according to the Financial Times.
The company plans to launch the service in early 2027 as a paid add-on for Premium subscribers.
Artists and songwriters would be able to decide whether to take part and would receive payment for new creations based on their work.
Spotify has licensing agreements with Universal Music, Merlin and Kobalt, while negotiations with Warner remain pending.
The Financial Times reported that the add-on could cost an extra $4 to $5.
- Who
- Spotify plans to offer the tool to Premium subscribers. Artists and songwriters could choose whether to participate.
- What
- A paid tool for creating versions and remixes of songs using AI.
- When
- Spotify is preparing the service for early 2027.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Spotify aims to charge for new experiences and increase user engagement and retention.
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- Planned launch
- Early 2027
- Potential add-on price
- $4 to $5 extra, according to the Financial Times
- Licensing agreements
- Universal Music, Merlin and Kobalt
- Pending negotiations
- Warner
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