importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-08-04T15:50:06Z
Spotify Enhances AI Music Remix and Cover Platform with Merlin Collaboration
Spotify expands its AI-driven music remix and cover initiative by partnering with Merlin, enabling fan-made creations with artist consent and legal compensation. The platform emphasizes real artists over synthetic content, positioning itself as a unique legal solution in the AI music space.
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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