EventMusicAugust 14, 2026

Kobalt signs licensing deal for Spotify's AI fan-made covers and remixes

Kobalt signed a licensing deal for Spotify's upcoming AI-powered 'fan-made covers and remixes' tools, joining UMG and indie agency Merlin. Kobalt, a music publisher, claims to represent over 35% of the top 100 songs in the US and UK. CEO Laurent Hubert said songwriters are 'generally inclined to opt in but with strings attached.'

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