Spotify Could Launch AI Remix Tool in Early 2027

    Spotify could release a new tool that uses artificial intelligence to remix songs in early 2027. The feature could launch in February. It could require an additional payment of $4 or $5 on top of a Premium subscription. This is approximately 7 or 9 manat. The date and price have not yet been confirmed. The new feature could be unveiled during the Grammy Awards on February 7 or on another date in the first quarter of the year.    Spotify announced this plan in August. The tool will make it possible to create different versions and remixes of songs. For example, dance music could be turned into a country ballad. Users will also be able to create a version in which their favorite artist sings a song by another singer or group.    To launch the feature, Spotify must reach agreements with artists and music companies. Artists who allow their songs to be used for artificial intelligence are expected to receive a share of the revenue. Securing consent from popular contemporary artists is proving more difficult. Some well-known artists from earlier generations are more open to the plan. Olivia Rodrigo, however, has previously stated openly that she opposes the use of artificial intelligence.    Spotify is believed to have approximately 75 million Premium subscribers in the US. According to an analyst’s estimate, 7% to 8% of them could pay extra for the new feature. In other words, not all subscribers need to choose it for the service to generate revenue. However, the number of songs that can be used will depend on agreements with artists and music companies.    The initial reaction from potential users has been weak. Many negative comments about the new feature have been posted in Reddit discussions, with users recommending alternative music platforms. Some users asked, “Who wants this?” while others called the feature “disgusting” and “terrible.” It appears that Spotify’s main challenge is not only attracting subscribers’ interest but also obtaining the consent of song owners.