{
  "id": 17801028,
  "title": "Spotify's AI remix feature is tipped for February, but could cost you extra",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/spotifys-ai-remix-feature-is-tipped-for-february-but-could-cost-you",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-02T12:45:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/audio/spotify/who-wants-this-spotifys-ai-powered-remix-and-covers-feature-is-tipped-for-a-february-launch-but-it-could-cost-you-usd5-extra-and-users-arent-happy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Spotify is reportedly planning to launch an AI-powered remix feature for its Premium users in early 2027, potentially coinciding with the Grammys in February, or within the first quarter of the year. This new feature would allow users to create custom covers and remixes of their songs, transforming a dance track into a country ballad, for instance. However, the Financial Times reports that this new functionality may come at an extra cost of $4–$5 per month to Premium subscribers. The move aims to incentivize artists and labels to embrace the technology, but as of now, these details remain unconfirmed. Despite the potential revenue boost, the plan has faced resistance from both artists and current users. Olivia Rodrigo is noted as one notable artist who has publicly opposed the use of AI in music. Additionally, feedback from Reddit's indie music community suggests lukewarm support for this feature, with some users expressing negative sentiments towards the idea, describing it as \"gross\" and \"horrible\".",
  "summary": "Spotify wants to plug more AI tools into your Premium subscription, but you're going to have to pay extra for it.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TechSpot",
        "title": "Spotify plans to let users remix artists' songs using AI next year, but it'll cost up to $5 extra per month",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/spotify-plans-to-let-users-remix-artists-songs-using-ai-next-year-but",
        "published": "2026-11-02T12:47:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}