Spotify is working on an ambitious AI tool designed to turn listeners into creators. According to information reported by the Financial Times, the tool will let subscribers build AI-assisted remixes and cover versions based on songs already available on the platform.

The most striking detail concerns pricing: rather than being bundled into standard subscriptions, the capability is expected to be sold as a separate add-on package.

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An extra bill for Premium members

According to the leak, Spotify is considering charging Premium subscribers an additional fee of around $4 to $5 per month on top of their existing plan. That could meaningfully raise the total cost, particularly for those on higher-tier plans. There is no word yet on how pricing will be handled in markets outside the US.

Targeting early 2027

The same information indicates the company plans to launch the AI-focused feature in the first quarter of 2027. Timing the launch to coincide with the Grammy Awards in February 2027 is also reportedly among the options being considered.

Licensing and artist buy-in remain key hurdles

The project faces undeniable challenges. Because the model involves processing licensed music directly, copyright agreements are critical. Getting artists on board is another hurdle: Spotify and Universal Music Group are holding one-on-one talks to persuade musicians to open their catalogs to the service.