Spotify is considering making it possible to remix songs on the platform. According to The Verge, the world's most popular music streaming service is willing to compete with TikTok , the social network that popularized this feature.
Unlike TikTok, Spotify will not allow sharing outside the app due to musicians' copyrights. However, the proposal is that remixes be shared in playlists to be useful within the listening community. The intention is to prevent artists from releasing many remixed versions of just one song that went viral. For example, The Weeknd ." The singer released an EP in 2023 with four versions of his viral song; the original track is from 2016. Furthermore, the mechanism will allow artists to receive royalties from new user creations.
The problem with remixes on TikTok lies in the difficulty of locating the original songs within these new versions, which leads to the non-payment of royalties for the work circulating without proper credit. With Spotify, this won't be a problem, as the tracks are already registered. It's a way to value the artist and create an immersive experience for the audience within the app, encouraging them to spend more time on the platform.
Exclusive to Spotify Premium subscribers.
The information that the new feature will only be available to Spotify Premium members comes from the Wall Street Journal . Paid plans allow users to download music for offline listening, skip any track without ads, enjoy high-quality audio, and listen with friends in real time.
Subscription prices vary by plan; check the prices below ( via Canaltech ) :
- Student (individual): R$ 11.90 per month;
- Individual: R$ 21.90 per month;
- Duo (two accounts): R$ 27.90 per month;
- Family (six accounts): R$ 34.90 per month.
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