Spotify is reportedly considering an additional monthly charge for Premium subscribers who want to use its upcoming artificial intelligence-powered music remix and cover creation tool. The feature could cost between $4 and $5 per month on top of existing subscription fees, according to reports cited by TechJuice. The company is reportedly targeting the first quarter of 2027 for its launch, with an announcement potentially planned around the Grammy Awards in February. However, Spotify has not finalized the launch schedule or pricing, meaning both details could change before the service becomes available. The proposed tool is designed to let users create alternative versions of existing songs using generative AI, offering a new way to interact with music on the streaming platform.
The AI feature will allow fans to create covers and remixes using songs from participating artists and songwriters. Users could, for example, transform a folk track into a dance version or create a rendition that makes one artist sound as though they are performing another artist’s music. Unlike tools that generate entirely new songs, Spotify’s planned service will focus on modifying existing licensed recordings. The company first announced its plans in May 2026 through a licensing agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG). Under the arrangement, participating artists and songwriters will receive royalties from AI-generated covers and remixes based on their music. Spotify is also reportedly developing a feature that could allow these remixes to be added to playlists, with their streams potentially contributing to the original songs’ chart performance.
The proposed additional fee could increase the cost of Spotify Premium for users who choose the AI service. In the United States, the individual Premium subscription currently costs $12.99 per month. If the reported add-on price is introduced, subscribers could pay approximately $16.99 to $17.99 monthly to access the remixing feature alongside their existing plan. Spotify has already secured licensing agreements with Universal Music Group, Merlin and Believe, while negotiations with Sony Music and Warner Music are reportedly ongoing. Artist participation will also influence the service’s availability, as musicians may choose whether their work can be used even when their record labels have approved an agreement. Spotify has reportedly been meeting individual artists to encourage participation, although securing support from some major contemporary performers has proved challenging.
The company has previously explored offering advanced music features through a more expensive subscription option. In February 2025, reports indicated that Spotify was developing a Music Pro tier that could cost around $6 more than its standard Premium plan and include music remixing tools. That subscription did not launch as initially anticipated, while lossless audio streaming was eventually introduced within existing Premium plans without an additional fee. The proposed AI remix service would provide a different approach by offering a separate paid add-on rather than automatically including the tools in standard subscriptions. If launched, it could create another revenue opportunity for Spotify and participating music rights holders while giving listeners new creative options. For now, users will have to wait for the company to confirm the final pricing, supported artists and availability of the feature.
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