Spotify and UMG launch AI music cover and remix tool for fans
Key takeaways
- The company did not specify the pricing or launch date for the new feature but confirmed that a licensing agreement had been reached.
- Spotify emphasized that AI tools would be developed through “upfront agreements, not by asking for forgiveness later,” a clear critique of competitors like Suno.
- Spotify outlined principles to ensure that artists and rights holders can choose whether and how to participate in AI projects, and that, if they do, they are fairly compensated.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Spotify announced on Thursday that it has partnered with Universal Music Group (UMG) to enable fans to create covers and remixes of their favorite songs using generative AI technology. This feature will be a paid add-on exclusive to Spotify Premium subscribers and will include a revenue share with artists for AI-generated music based on their work.
The company did not specify the pricing or launch date for the new feature but confirmed that a licensing agreement had been reached. Spotify had previously hinted at these plans last year, mentioning collaborations with Universal Music Group, Sony Music Group, Warner Music Group, Merlin, and Believe to develop AI tools that prioritize artists.
Spotify emphasized that AI tools would be developed through “upfront agreements, not by asking for forgiveness later,” a clear critique of competitors like Suno.