Spotify to Offer AI Remix Feature as Paid Add-On for Premium Users

Spotify is reportedly preparing to launch an artificial intelligence feature that would allow Premium subscribers to create their own versions of popular songs, according to a report by the Financial Times. The tool is expected to arrive in the first quarter of 2027, with a possible debut around the Grammy Awards in February, though the company has not confirmed a final launch date or price.

The feature would work as a paid add-on costing an estimated $4 to $5 per month on top of a standard Premium subscription. Rather than generating entirely new tracks, it would let users modify existing music — for example, transforming a folk song into a dance track or producing a version that sounds as though a different artist is performing it.

Participation would be limited to artists and record labels that opt in, and Spotify has indicated that the original artists and songwriters would receive royalties from fan-made versions. The company is also reportedly developing a way for users to add their AI remixes to playlists, and streams of these versions could count toward the original songs on Spotify's music charts.

The move reflects a broader push by music streaming platforms to integrate generative AI while addressing concerns from rights holders over consent and compensation. By restricting the tool to participating artists and tying royalties to the original recordings, Spotify appears to be positioning the feature as a collaboration with the industry rather than a disruption of it.

For listeners, the add-on would represent a new tier of paid engagement beyond standard streaming, while for artists it could open an additional revenue stream from fan creativity. Spotify has so far declined to confirm the pricing or timing details reported by the Financial Times, leaving questions about availability in different markets unanswered.

If the rollout proceeds as reported, the feature would mark one of the most significant commercial applications of AI in consumer music streaming to date, and could prompt rival platforms to pursue similar tools.