Would you pay Spotify extra to remix your favorite songs with AI?
Spotify is planning a paid AI remix tool for Premium users. Here's how it could work, why some fans are pushing back, and what it could mean for artists.
Spotify's upcoming AI remix tool, set to launch early next year, could allow users to alter their favorite songs with artificial intelligence. A slow breakup ballad could become a dance track, and a new artist's voice could even become the singer of a song, regardless of their previous recordings. Spotify unveiled the tool in May, but recent reports suggest it could be ready for early 2027 and might cost Premium subscribers an additional $4 to $5 a month.
The program's specifics depend on the musicians involved, as artists must individually decide whether to participate, even if their labels have already signed a deal. While some listeners may consider cancelling their subscription, others are exploring alternatives like Tidal, Qobuz, and Bandcamp.
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