Spotify is launching an AI-powered tool backed by Universal Music Group that will allow fans to create covers and remixes of songs.

The tool utilises generative AI tech and forms part of new recorded music and music publishing licensing agreements between Spotify and UMG. It will open additional revenue streams for artists, and will eventually launch as a paid add-on for Spotify Premium users.

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This feature will only include music from “participating artists and songwriters”, though it is not clear at this point how artists can opt out or opt in. Spotify argues that the feature will be “grounded in consent, credit, and compensation”.

Alex Norström, Co-CEO of Spotify, says (via the Spotify Newsroom): “Solving hard problems for music is what Spotify does, and fan-made covers and remixes are next. What we’re building is grounded in consent, credit, and compensation for the artists and songwriters that take part.

“Through each technological transformation, we have worked together with Sir Lucian [UMG CEO] and his team to evolve the music ecosystem into a richer, more beneficial experience for fans and a more rewarding outcome for artists and songwriters.”

Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman & CEO at Universal Music Group, adds. “The most valuable innovations in the music business always bring artists and fans closer together. That principle is at the heart of this pioneering AI-enabled superfan initiative, which is designed to support human artistry, deepen fan relationships, and create additional revenue opportunities for artists and songwriters.

“Building on our long track record of leading the industry through technology changes, and collaborating with Alex, Gustav, Daniel and the team at Spotify, this initiative is firmly artist-centric, rooted in responsible AI, and will drive growth for the entire ecosystem.”

Interestingly, Spotify has also begun to roll out a new review feature that lets artists approve new releases before they go live on their profile. The feature was made in response to the rise of AI tracks, as well as incidents of songs landing on the wrong pages. The streaming service said at the launch in March that it is making the protection of artist identity a “top priority for 2026”.

Head over to the Spotify Newsroom to find out more.

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