Spotify signs Kobalt to its AI-powered fan-made covers and remixes tool

Aug 10, 2026 · Issue 2 · 3 sources, 4 articles

After Universal Music Group and Merlin, Spotify has also reached an agreement with Kobalt on its AI-powered tool for fan-made covers and remixes. Kobalt is the first music publisher other than UMG with which Spotify has signed such a deal.

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

Sources

• After Universal and Merlin deals, Spotify inks agreement with Kobalt for AI-powered ‘fan-made’ covers and remixes - Music Business Worldwidemusicbusinessworldwide.com · Aug 13, 2026
• Kobalt signs on for Spotify’s AI fan-made covers and remixes - Music Allymusically.com · Aug 14, 2026
• Spotify Wants Fans to Remix Real Songs With AI and the Labels Smell Another Payday - ecoustics.comecoustics.com · Aug 10, 2026

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