Spotify expands AI remix and covers project with Merlin partnership
Spotify introduced a new AI music product allowing users to create covers and remixes of songs with artist consent, positioning it as a legal and ethical alternative to AI music startups. The product, available as a paid add-on, enables artists to engage with their work creatively while ensuring compensation and credit. Merlin, a licensing partner, has joined Universal Music Group to support the initiative, bringing over 30,000 labels into the product. Spotify emphasizes that the tool will not be available without user consent and aims to provide an additional revenue stream for artists in the evolving music landscape.
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