Spotify lets listeners swap AI DJ voices and silence banter between tracks

Spotify is overhauling its AI DJ feature by introducing nine new voice personas and an option to silence spoken commentary between songs. Starting November 10, 2026, the update is rolling out to Spotify Premium subscribers on Android and iOS across the more than 95 markets where the DJ tool is already supported. [2][4][1]

The new roster includes seven English voices featuring American, British, Irish, Australian, and Indian accents, alongside two Mexican Spanish options named Nico and Fabi that replace the previous Spanish voice, Livi. Each persona brings a distinct tone, from the gregarious Australian presenter Sam to the direct American host Tess. The original voice, X, also remains available. Listeners can adjust these preferences by searching for DJ in the app and opening the three-dot menu, where they can also toggle off chatter so the host only speaks during session launches or music genre changes. [2][4][3][1]

First introduced in 2023, the AI DJ now reaches over 94 million Premium subscribers, according to TechCrunch. Spotify designed the muted commentary setting for scenarios like dinner parties where users want uninterrupted music. However, Android Central notes that while the new voices offer variety, the update does not resolve lingering listener complaints regarding repetitive track selections. [2][4][1]