Spotify's AI DJ gets nine new voices and a quiet mode

Spotify's AI DJ talks between songs, and not everyone wants that. An update adds nine voices to pick from, along with a switch that mutes most of the chatter.

A way to turn the talking down

The quieter option is for people who would rather just hear the music. Commentary between tracks can now be switched off.

Some speech stays. Short acknowledgements remain when DJ starts and when the DJ button is pressed to change the vibe.

Spotify frames the setting as a way to leave DJ running in the background, at a dinner party for instance.

Nine voices, each with a personality

Until now the feature had one voice, DJ X. Seven new English voices now join it, with American, British, Irish, Australian and Indian accents. Spanish-language listeners get two Mexican voices.

The US gets three: Casey, laid-back and warm; Tess, direct with a bit of an edge; and Lane, with a Southern accent and younger energy.

Elsewhere, Sam in Australia is gregarious and not too serious. Nell in the UK is mellow and deeply knowledgeable. Declan in Ireland is straightforward and a bit of a music nerd, and Nisha in India is inviting, with contagious energy.

The Mexican pair are Nico, described as down to earth, and Fabi, who is witty and friendly.

DJ since 2023

DJ has existed since 2023. Earlier this year Spotify took it to more languages and markets. The company says 80% of listeners come back to it "week after week."

Where to find the settings

In the phone app, searching for DJ and opening the three-dot menu brings up a voice choice and a commentary setting.

The new voices and controls begin rolling out today for Premium users in markets where DJ is already available.

Source: GSMArena.com