Spotify is updating its AI DJ feature for Premium subscribers by introducing multiple new voices and personalities and offering a setting to reduce in-between-song commentary. The changes roll out starting November 10 in markets where the DJ is already supported.
Background
The AI DJ launched in 2023 and has been one of Spotify’s prominent AI initiatives to connect listeners with music. The company has also applied AI across its app for conversational agents, recommendation prompts, AI-generated playlists, and integrations with third-party agents such as ChatGPT and Claude. The DJ remains widely used—over 94 million Spotify Premium listeners use the feature.
What’s new
The update introduces two main changes:
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Expanded voice and personality options: Premium users can choose from a larger set of AI DJ voices available in English and Spanish. The English lineup includes seven options with regional accents (British, American, Irish, Australian and Indian), while Spanish gains two new voices.
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Reduced commentary mode: users can toggle off lengthier spoken interludes between tracks so the DJ only gives brief acknowledgements when the DJ starts and stops. This makes the DJ more suitable for settings where continuous chatter would be unwelcome, such as parties where music should remain in the background.
Voices and personalities
The new voices are designed with distinct personalities. Among the three American English voices:
- Casey: relaxed and warm
- Tess: direct with an edge
- Lane: Southern-accented with youthful energy
Two new Spanish voices have been added: Nico, described as down-to-earth, and Fabi, which is more witty and friendly. DJ Fabi and Nico replace the earlier Spanish voice labeled “Livi.” The original AI DJ voice, called “X,” which was based on recorded voice samples of a Spotify employee, remains available.
How to use it
To access the DJ, search for "DJ" in the Spotify app’s search bar and use the three-dot menu to select voice and commentary settings. To change genres, artists or recommendations while the DJ is active, tap the DJ button again.
Availability
Spotify says the new voices begin rolling out on November 10 to Premium users in the markets where DJ is supported. The feature is currently available in over 95 global markets and supports English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Brazilian Portuguese.
Why it matters
The update highlights Spotify’s focus on personalization: by letting listeners pick a voice and tone and by offering a quieter listening mode, the company is tailoring the AI DJ to different listening contexts and preferences, from active curation to unobtrusive background music.
