AI songs instead of human artists, and at a higher price – Spotify is reportedly set to use this strategy soon to squeeze more money out of customers. With AI remixes and AI-generated cover songs, the streaming giant from Luxembourg is reportedly planning to offer an even more expensive subscription soon.

AI-generated music is appealing to streaming services, not least because it could potentially eliminate royalty payments and boost profits. While providers such as Qobuz are distancing themselves from AI-generated music, Tidal and Spotify already have very lax AI policies. According to a report by the Financial Times, Spotify is now planning a full-scale AI push, set to launch as early as the first quarter of 2027.

The streaming market leader is apparently adding an optional AI package to its Spotify Premium subscription, reportedly costing $4 to $5 per month, which could make the service’s Premium subscription up to 39 percent more expensive. Those willing to pay these additional costs are expected to receive two main new features. First, the ability to have artificial intelligence regenerate existing songs as remixes. And second, the option to generate any song as a cover version by any band, thereby changing the song’s style.

    • df0@leminal.space
      8·
      6 days ago

      This is how I acquire music since a few years back too. More actively seeking out new music instead of eating the algorithm also made music much more fun again.

      • Doctor MoodMood@lemmy.ml
        2·
        5 days ago

        Once I got rid of Spotify, discovering new music became so so much more rewarding and I could enjoy music again! Couldn’t recommend this approach enough.