Spotify adds customizable voices and quieter mode to AI DJ

Spotify Premium subscribers can now choose among seven English-language AI DJ voices and two Spanish-language options. The English lineup includes voices with British, Irish, Australian, Indian and American accents; the Spanish choices are Mexican voices named Nico and Fabi.

The voices also have distinct styles. Among the American options, Casey is described as warm and laid-back, Tess as direct, and Lane as youthful with a Southern accent. Nico is down-to-earth, while Fabi is witty and friendly. The new choices do not replace the DJ’s original voice, X; the two new Spanish voices replace the previous Spanish option, Livi.

Listeners can also reduce the DJ’s commentary between songs. With the setting enabled, it gives brief acknowledgements when a session starts or ends, rather than routinely explaining its music selections. Spotify says the quieter setting may suit occasions such as hosting a dinner party.

The AI DJ launched in 2023 and has since added more languages and the ability to take requests. Spotify says more than 94 million Premium listeners use the feature. To adjust the voice and commentary, users can search for “DJ” in the app and open the three-dot menu; they can tap the DJ button to change music choices.

The rollout began on November 10 for Premium subscribers in the more than 95 markets where the DJ is supported. Languages available for the feature include English, Spanish, French, German, Italian plus Brazil's Portuguese.