Spotify’s AI bet: more of everything, less of what you want

Spotify has released a bunch of AI-powered tools that nudge users to create more content. It can be a bit much.

Why would you disrespect your favorite artist with an AI remix?
Why would you disrespect your favorite artist with an AI remix?

AI covers and remixes of songs are already a blight on the internet. Spotify, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram are awash in flat reggae versions of “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” dinky country renditions of The Weeknd, and monotonous Motown reimaginings of AC/DC. Now, a new tool from Spotify will make them even easier to generate and […]

Spotify’s new AI app can generate daily briefings and personalized podcasts for you

Spotify’s new Studio app uses AI to generate personal podcasts and daily briefings built around your listening history, calendar, and inbox.

Your most played artists on Spotify could get you early access to their tour tickets

Spotify’s new Reserved feature holds two concert tickets for an artist’s most dedicated Premium fans before tickets go on sale to the general public.

Spotify and Universal Music strike deal allowing fan-made AI covers and remixes

Spotify is partnering with Universal Music Group to let Premium subscribers create AI-generated song covers and remixes, with participating artists receiving a share of the revenue.

Spotify will let you use AI to make covers and remixes of your favourite songs, for an extra fee

Spotify and Universal Music Group announced a deal that will let Premium subscribers use AI to create covers and remixes of their favourite songs.

Spotify and Universal sign licensing deal for AI covers and remixes
Spotify and Universal sign licensing deal for AI covers and remixes

Premium subscribers will be able to generate AI versions of songs by participating UMG artists. The financial terms were not disclosed. Spotify and Universal Music Group have signed licensing agreements that will let premium subscribers generate AI cov…

Spotify is launching AI-generated remixes
Spotify is launching AI-generated remixes

Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) just announced a licensing deal that will allow users to prompt the creation of AI-generated remixes and covers for streaming songs. The tool will be a paid add-on for Premium subscribers. Artists will be able to opt out of the program, but those who do participate will collect royalties […]

Spotify is going to reserve concert tickets for ‘real fans’
Spotify is going to reserve concert tickets for ‘real fans’

As part of a new “Reserved” program, Spotify is going to start offering concert tickets for “real fans” of participating bands that are going on tour. The idea with the Reserved program is to give people an option to buy tickets without the hassle and stress that often comes with securing a spot for a […]