GoKawiilAs Spotify users around the world await the return of their good old fashioned app icon, the company has a handful of news to share in a range of areas. New features coming soon include AI-powered remix tools, concert ticket reservations, and more.
Spotify strikes deal with major label to license fan-made covers and remixes
First, Spotify and Universal Music Group have reached “landmark licensing agreements” that will enable fan-made music covers and remixes on the platform.
Spotify says it will “launch a new tool allowing fans to create covers and remixes of their favorite songs from participating artists and songwriters.”
The company adds that the new tool will be “powered by generative AI technology” and unlock both new revenue streams and music discovery.
“It introduces a creation model where artists and songwriters can directly share in the value generated through AI-driven licensed covers and remixes on the Spotify platform,” the company says.
Spotify describes the new AI-powered remix and fan-made cover creation tool as a paid add-on for Spotify Premium subscribers.
It certainly sounds like Spotify’s most ambitious AI play so far. The company has already released an AI DJ feature, and there’s a special Claude connector for music and podcast features as well.
Concert tickets are getting an upgrade with Reserved feature
Meanwhile, Spotify is stepping up its game when it comes to connecting users with concert tickets.
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