A new partnership with licensing house Merlin has given artists on labels like Sub Pop, Warp, Epitaph, Domino, Stones Throw, Ninja Tune, Mad Decent, Polyvinyl Records and more the “option to participate” in Spotify’s “superfan” remix tool, which launched in May with UMG as the first participant. [Link: Spotify and Merlin Announce Licensing Agreement for Fan-Made Covers and Remixes — Spotify | https://newsroom.spotify.com/2026-08-04/merlin-spotify-licensing-agreements-fan-made-covers-remixes/ | Spotify]

Spotify and Merlin have signed a licensing agreement for AI remixing for premium subscribers.

Spotify says Merlin, which represents more than 30,000 independent labels and distributors, has joined Universal Music Group in backing its upcoming AI-powered remix and covers…