Spotify and Universal Music strike AI covers and remixes deal
Original: Spotify and Universal Music strike deal allowing fan-made AI covers and remixes
Why This Matters
First major label-approved AI music creation tool could legitimize AI covers market
Spotify announced a partnership with Universal Music Group to allow fans to create AI-generated covers and remixes of songs. The tool will be a paid add-on for Premium subscribers with revenue sharing for participating artists.
Spotify partnered with Universal Music Group to launch an AI tool enabling fans to create covers and remixes of songs. Available as a paid Premium add-on, the service will share revenue with participating artists. Co-CEO Alex Norström emphasized the platform is "grounded in consent, credit, and compensation" for artists. UMG CEO Sir Lucian Grainge said it would deepen fan relationships while creating revenue opportunities. No pricing or launch date was revealed. This follows Spotify's previous announcement of working with major labels on "artist-first AI products" through "upfront agreements." The move contrasts with AI music services like Suno and Udio, which face ongoing lawsuits from major labels over copyright issues.