Spotify locks third AI remix licensing deal, with Kobalt, ahead of tool launch

Spotify signed a licensing agreement with Kobalt on August 13 for its AI-powered covers and remixes tool, per Spotify's newsroom. The deal follows Universal Music Group in May and Merlin on August 4, spanning a major label, independent labels and a standalone publishing administrator. The tool will launch as a paid add-on for Premium subscribers, with songwriters sharing in generated royalties.