'Who wants this?': Spotify's AI-powered remix and covers feature is tipped for a February launch, but it could cost you $5 extra — and users aren't happy

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  • Spotify's AI remixing tool is tipped to arrive early in 2027
  • Premium users may have to pay $4–$5 extra for it
  • Reaction from potential users has been lukewarm

Back in August, Spotify announced plans to introduce new AI-powered features to let users create custom covers and remixes of their songs, and a new rumor suggests the feature may arrive in February — at the cost of a $4–$5 surcharge on top of existing Premium subscriptions.

That's according to the Financial Times (via Android Authority), which reports that "people familiar" with the plans reckon a launch could be scheduled to coincide with the Grammys — the music awards show is on Sunday, February 7 — or could happen on some other date within the first quarter of 2027.

Spotify is apparently still trying to get artists and labels to embrace the technology, which would (for example) let you turn...

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