Spotify’s AI DJ gets new voices, personalities, and an option for less chatter

Summary

• Spotify announced an upgrade to its AI DJ feature allowing users to customize voices and personalities similar to AI assistants.
• Users can now opt for an experience with reduced commentary between music sets.
• The AI DJ is used by over 94 million Spotify Premium listeners.
• Premium subscribers can choose from seven English voice options featuring British, American, Irish, Australian, and Indian accents.
• Two new Spanish voice options are available: Nico, described as down-to-earth, and Fabi, described as witty and friendly.
• Specific American voice personalities include Casey (laid-back and warm), Tess (direct with an edge), and Lane (Southern accent with youthful energy).
• The original voice "X" remains available, while the previous Spanish voice "Livi" is replaced by Nico and Fabi.
• Users can toggle off commentary to limit interruptions to brief acknowledgements at the start and end of sessions.
• Accessing the feature involves searching "DJ" in the app, tapping the three-dot menu to select voice and commentary settings, and tapping the DJ button to adjust genres or recommendations.
• The new voices began rolling out on November 10 to Premium users in over 95 global markets where the DJ is supported in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese.