Spotify and Universal Music Announce Licensing Agreements for ‘Responsible’ AI-Generated Covers and Remixes
Spotify and Universal Music Group have formed licensing agreements to enable the creation of AI-generated covers and remixes. This new tool will allow fans to engage with music in innovative ways while ensuring artists and songwriters receive compensation. The initiative aims to enhance the music ecosystem by fostering closer relationships between artists and fans.
- ▪Spotify will launch a tool for fans to create AI-generated covers and remixes of songs.
- ▪The tool will be available as a paid add-on for Spotify Premium users.
- ▪Artists and songwriters will share in the revenue generated from these AI-driven creations.
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Home Music News May 21, 2026 8:09am PT Spotify and Universal Music Announce Licensing Agreements for ‘Responsible’ AI-Generated Covers and Remixes By Jem Aswad Plus Icon Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music jemaswad Latest Harry Styles’ Tour Will Adjust Floor Plan in Response to Fan Complaints About Poor Sightlines 23 hours ago New York Music Month Unveils 2026 Schedule: Samara Joy, Nile Rodgers, Frankie Grande and More 1 day ago Watch New Trailer for Gregg Allman Documentary: ‘The Music of My Soul’ (EXCLUSIVE) 1 day ago See All Antony Jones/Getty Images Spotify and Universal Music Group have announced a major recorded-music and music-publishing licensing agreements that will enable Spotify to launch a new tool allowing fans to create covers and remixes of their favorite songs from…
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