Spotify's New 'Music Pro' Plan to Feature AI-Generated Mixes and Premium Perks

Spotify wants you to pay extra for AI-generated mixes -- seriously?

Spotify is reportedly planning to introduce a new premium plan called Music Pro, which may feature an AI mixing tool for users to create custom mixes by combining tracks from different artists. This comes on the heels of an announcement by CEO Daniel Ek regarding a lossless audio tier, previously known as Spotify Hi-Fi, now set to launch as Spotify Super Premium. According to a Bloomberg report, the Music Pro tier could include exclusive perks for an additional $6 per month, although details such as the final price and launch date are still being finalized. This move to enhance its premium offerings aligns with a broader trend in the music industry where streaming platforms are seeking ways to generate more revenue due to slowing growth in key markets like the US. In addition to the new Music Pro tier, Spotify is exploring improved concert ticketing options, which may include presales and VIP seating. The company is reportedly in discussions with major promoters, ticket vendors, and record labels to develop these features, although it remains in the preliminary stages. Creators can now earn more on Spotify: Here's how it works The rollout of the super-premium plans is expected to occur in phases, with additional features and tools introduced over time. Pricing is likely to vary based on location, potentially offering lower rates in developing markets. The development of this super-premium tier has been ongoing for several years, influenced by negotiations with music labels over rights and royalties. Another streaming service squeezing more cash out of music fans while throwing AI into the mix. Spotify's "Music Pro" tier -- because apparently, paying for music isn't enough anymore -- wants to charge up to $5.99 extra for "higher-quality audio" (something Apple Music and Tidal already offer) and, get this, AI-powered remixing tools. Because nothing says "respecting musicians" like letting an algorithm chop up their work for a premium fee. And let's talk about the concert ticket angle -- Spotify has barely figured out how to pay artists fairly, yet now it's dipping into the ticket business? Why? To skim even more money off fans while offering some half-baked "presale access" gimmick? Major music labels are already milking streaming for everything they can, and now Spotify's just making it easier for them to charge more while artists still get fractions of a penny per stream.

AI-powered remixes could be coming to Spotify with a new rumored premium plan

Don't buy a Google Pixel if you want to use a third-party launcher Summary Spotify is reportedly working on an even pricier Music Pro plan with exclusive perks, possibly costing an extra $6 a month. Bloomberg reports that Music Pro might include an AI tool for mixing tracks, but pricing and launch details are still up in the air. Spotify might also be looking at concert ticketing perks, like presales and VIP seats, though it's still in the early stages. After months of rumors, Spotify's CEO Daniel Ek finally revealed late last year that a lossless audio tier was on the way. Originally teased as Spotify Hi-Fi, it's now set to debut as Spotify Super Premium. But Spotify isn't stopping there -- word is, they're working on an even pricier plan called Music Pro. This new tier could offer more than just high-quality audio, packing in exclusive perks for an extra $6 a month. If the rumor holds up, we might see it drop later this year. Related Spotify likes teasing its Hi-Fi tier, and it loves not delivering it Will we get Spotify's lossless tier before GTA 6? Posts 1 According to a Bloomberg report, Spotify's rumored Music Pro tier might come with an AI mixing tool, letting users mash up tracks from different artists to create their own custom mixes (via Android Authority). While sources cited by the report say the feature is on the table, Spotify's still ironing out the details, like how much it'll cost and when it'll actually launch. Spotify's strategic pivot towards a super-premium tier is a pretty big deal for a company that's kept its pricing pretty steady across the board for years. This isn't just a random move -- it's part of a bigger trend in the music industry. With growth slowing in places like the US, major labels are pushing streaming platforms to bring in more cash. Spotify's answer is offering something for everyone, from casual listeners to hardcore audiophiles, with features that may give people more reasons to stick around. More than just music On top of the rumored premium tier, Spotify is also eyeing new ways to cash in, including better concert ticketing options like presales and VIP seats. The company is supposedly already in talks with big promoters, ticket sellers, and labels to make it happen, but for now, it's all still in the early stages. It is said that Spotify's new tier won't drop all at once -- it might roll out in phases, with more features and tools added over time. Prices will likely differ depending on where you are, with lower costs in developing markets. This super-premium plan has been in the works for years, but it's taken a while to get here thanks to ongoing talks between Spotify and music labels over rights and royalties. Over the past year, Spotify has been exploring a bunch of new projects. It has rolled out audiobooks and, more recently, video podcasts starring top influencers and creators, all in an effort to turn the platform into a one-stop shop for all kinds of content.