Spotify and Universal Music Group Strike a Deal for AI-Powered Remix and Cover Song Tool
Spotify has partnered with Universal Music Group to introduce an AI-powered tool for creating cover songs and remixes. This feature will be available as a paid add-on for Spotify Premium members, although the launch date is still pending. The initiative aims to support artists while addressing concerns from musicians regarding AI's role in music creation.
- ▪Spotify announced a partnership with Universal Music Group for an AI-powered remix and cover song tool.
- ▪The tool will be a paid add-on for Spotify Premium members, with no default inclusion in memberships.
- ▪Lucian Grainge, CEO of UMG, stated the initiative is designed to support human artistry and create revenue opportunities for artists.
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If you're someone who believes AI should stay out of the arts, and especially your earbuds, you might want to sit down for this news. On Thursday, Spotify announced a partnership with Universal Music Group that will allow you to use AI tools to create cover songs and remixes on the streaming platform.So imagine At Last by Etta James mixed with the 2010 hit Baby by Justin Bieber, or even mashed up as a country or folk version. The AI-powered tool will not be included in Spotify memberships by default. Instead, it will be a paid add-on option for Spotify Premium members, the music streaming service said. A launch date has yet to be announced.
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