Merlin joins Spotify's planned AI covers and remix project

Aug 4, 2026 · Issue 1 · 10 sources, 10 articles

Merlin, which represents independent labels, is backing Spotify's planned AI-based covers and remix tool alongside Universal Music. Spotify says it does not need deals with every major label, but investor reaction is mixed.

Narrative: from lawsuit to licensing deal: publishers enter the market

Sources

• Merlin and Spotify Agree AI Covers Licensing Dealinterspacemusic.com · Aug 4, 2026
• Merlin Signs Licensing Agreement With Spotify for AI Remixing Toolbillboard.com · Aug 4, 2026
• Spotify expands AI remix and covers project with Merlin partnership | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Aug 4, 2026
• Spotify's Artist-Consent AI Remix Tool Gains Distribution Through Merlin Partnership | keepingupwith.aikeepingupwith.ai · Aug 5, 2026
• Spotify says it doesn’t need deals with all the majors to launch its AI covers and remixes tool - Music Business Worldwidemusicbusinessworldwide.com · Aug 4, 2026
• Spotify's AI Remix Deal Gives Independent Artists a Choice | OpenToolsopentools.ai · Aug 4, 2026
• A Merlin is csatlakozott a Spotify AI-remixprogramjához - Onemusiconemusic.hu · Aug 4, 2026 · magyar
• Spotify Execs Bet People Will Pay for AI-Generated Musicgizmodo.com · Aug 4, 2026

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