As per sources cited by The Wall Street Journal, Spotify is in the process of developing new tools that will allow users to accelerate songs, mix tracks, or edit music they listen to by their favorite artists into a new mix according to their preference. This listening format has become increasingly popular among younger music listeners (think of remixes on TikTok).
The trend of remixing songs has gained popularity among music enthusiasts, especially in the era of making clips with music on TikTok or Reels. However, in many cases of remixing songs, the original artists do not benefit from these altered versions. Spotify’s approach is aimed at enabling modifications from the original, so that artists can still reap benefits from the usage.
Data from research company Pex reveals that in 2023, 38% of songs on TikTok are modified versions of original songs, with added sounds or speed enhancements. This number was at 25% in 2022, indicating a growing trend of song modifications.
Details on how Spotify’s music editing tool will function are yet to be disclosed. Initially, possibilities may include speeding up or slowing down songs, and potentially adding other editing features for a premium paid package. It may allow sharing within Spotify for others to listen to as well, but there are no plans yet regarding distribution to other platforms.
Source: The Wall Street Journal.
TLDR: Spotify is working on new tools for users to remix songs, but details on the features are still under wraps. Song remixes are gaining popularity, with a significant number of songs on TikTok being edited versions of originals.
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