Spotify may soon offer Premium subscribers a paid way to create AI-assisted covers and remixes of popular songs, with reports suggesting the feature could cost an extra $4 to $5 per month. The service is said to be targeted for a launch in the first quarter of 2027, potentially debuting around the Grammy Awards in February, though both the timing and pricing are still not confirmed.
The add-on would sit on top of Spotify's existing Premium subscription. With the U.S. individual Premium plan currently priced at $12.99 per month, subscribers would face a combined cost of roughly $17 to $18 if they choose the new feature. Spotify has not publicly commented on the report, and the details should still be treated as tentative.
The tool would allow fans to use AI to reinterpret songs, such as transforming a folk track into a dance version or creating the impression that one artist is covering another's music. Royalties from fan-made remixes would reportedly flow to the artists behind the original recordings. Spotify is also reportedly exploring a way for these remixes to appear in playlists, with their plays contributing to the chart performance of the source tracks.
The feature builds on Spotify's licensing agreement with Universal Music Group, announced in May, which laid the groundwork for a paid AI cover and remix tool. Since then, Spotify has also secured deals with Merlin and Believe, while negotiations with Sony Music and Warner Music are reportedly still ongoing. Even where labels are involved, individual artists may still have the option to decline participation, making artist approval an important challenge for the service.
Spotify has been testing the waters with premium extras for devoted listeners for some time. In early 2025, reports suggested a more expensive "Music Pro" tier that might include remixing tools, but that plan did not appear. Instead, Spotify has expanded Premium's core features, including the addition of lossless audio at no extra charge.
