Spotify says its upcoming AI covers and remixes tool will be a paid add-on for Premium, that participating artists choose to opt in, and that streams of those remixes pay royalties to the artists and rights holders behind the originals. Reports say it's aimed at early 2027, but Spotify hasn't announced a date, a price or royalty rates yet. If your distributor asks you to opt in, we suggest asking how your share is calculated and whether you can leave later.