Spotify expands AI remix and covers project with Merlin partnership

Source: techcrunch.com · Section: business-tech · Bias: Center · Published: Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:50:06 GMT

Spotify says Merlin, which represents more than 30,000 independent labels and distributors, has joined Universal Music Group in backing its upcoming AI-powered remix and covers product. The paid tool will let fans create AI-generated covers and remixes of participating artists’ music while ensuring artists opt in, receive credit, and are compensated.

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