Spotify could launch its AI-powered music remix tool in the first quarter of 2027. The company may also charge premium subscribers an additional $4 to $5 per month. According to a new report, Spotify is considering an announcement around the Grammy Awards in February. However, neither the launch date nor the subscription price has been finalized.
The company first announced the tool in May through a licensing agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG). It will allow fans to create AI-generated covers and remixes using songs from participating artists.
The proposed service will be available as a paid add-on for premium subscribers. In the US, Spotify’s individual Premium plan already costs $12.99 per month. Adding the new service could bring the monthly bill to around $17 or $18.
The AI tool will let users create different versions of existing songs. For example, they could turn a folk track into a dance song. Users could also make one artist sound like they’re performing another artist’s music.
Importantly, artists behind the original songs would receive royalties from these fan-made remixes. Spotify is also developing a feature that could add remixes to playlists. Their streams may count toward the original songs on Spotify’s charts.
Spotify has already secured licensing agreements with UMG, Merlin, and Believe. However, negotiations with Sony Music and Warner Music are still ongoing. Getting artists on board could also prove difficult. Musicians can opt out of the program even when their record labels approve the agreement. Spotify and Universal have reportedly held meetings with individual artists to secure their participation.
Some established artists have shown interest, while several major stars remain harder to convince. This could affect the number of songs available when the service launches. The idea of charging extra for advanced Spotify features is not new. In February 2025, reports suggested the company was developing a Music Pro subscription tier.
That plan was expected to cost $6 more than Premium. It would also include music remixing tools and other features for dedicated listeners. However, Music Pro never launched. Instead, Spotify introduced lossless audio streaming to its existing Premium plans without an additional charge.
The upcoming AI remix service could give Spotify another way to generate revenue from its most engaged listeners. However, its success will likely depend on licensing agreements and artist participation.
