Spotify is exploring AI-powered “derivative” tools that could allow fans to create licensed remixes and alternate versions of songs — potentially opening a new revenue layer for artists and rightsholders.
According to reporting from Music Business Worldwide, Spotify Co-CEO Gustav Söderström indicated that the company’s technology to enable fan-created derivative works is effectively ready. However, broader licensing agreements with rightsholders are still being negotiated before any large-scale rollout.
The comments come as Spotify posts its strongest financial performance to date. The streaming giant ended 2025 with
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