Spotify is expanding the customisation options for its AI DJ feature with new English and Spanish voices, including one with an Indian accent. The music streaming platform is also introducing a setting that lets listeners turn off the DJ’s spoken commentary between songs, giving users more control over their personalised listening experience.
Announced on November 10, the update adds seven new English-language voices and two Spanish-language options to Spotify DJ. The new English voices cover Indian, British, American, Irish and Australian accents.
The Indian-accented voice is called Nisha. Spotify describes it as inviting and energetic, offering listeners another option beyond the existing DJ X voice.
Spotify AI DJ Gets Nine New Voice Options
The latest update introduces nine additional voices, each with a distinct personality and speaking style.
The seven new English voices include:
- Nisha (India): An inviting voice with energetic delivery.
- Casey (US): Relaxed and warm, with a slight drawl.
- Tess (US): Direct, confident and approachable.
- Lane (US): A younger, positive personality with a Southern American accent.
- Sam (Australia): Friendly, lively and informal.
- Nell (UK): Calm, measured and knowledgeable.
- Declan (Ireland): Straightforward, passionate and enthusiastic about music.
Spotify has also added two Spanish-language voices, Nico and Fabi, with Mexican accents.
These options join the existing DJ experience, allowing eligible listeners to choose a presenter whose voice and personality better match their preferences.
Users Can Turn Off AI DJ Commentary
Alongside the new voices, Spotify is adding a control to disable the DJ’s spoken commentary between songs.
Previously, the AI DJ introduced music selections with short explanations and recommendations, creating a radio-style listening experience. While this can help listeners discover unfamiliar tracks and artists, some users may prefer uninterrupted music.
With the new setting enabled, Spotify will reduce these interruptions. Listeners will still hear brief acknowledgements when they start a DJ session or press the DJ button to change the music selection, but regular commentary between songs will be turned off.
This could be useful when playing music in the background, during work or while hosting guests.
How to Change Spotify AI DJ Voice
Users in supported markets can access the new customisation settings through the Spotify mobile application.
The steps are:
- Open the Spotify app on an Android or iOS device.
- Search for DJ using the search bar.
- Open the DJ experience and tap the three-dot menu.
- Choose the preferred DJ voice.
- Use the commentary setting to turn off spoken commentary between songs.
Once playback begins, users can also press the DJ button to change the genre, artist, mood or recommendations.
Spotify says the new voices and commentary controls are rolling out to Premium subscribers in markets where its DJ feature is already available. The rollout began on November 10 and may take time to reach eligible accounts.
Is Spotify AI DJ Available in India?
The Indian-accented Nisha voice is a notable addition, but it does not automatically mean that Spotify has launched its AI DJ feature in India.
Spotify’s announcement limits the rollout to existing DJ markets. Its India Premium subscription page lists Personal AI DJ as a benefit of the Platinum plan, although the company has not clearly confirmed in its latest announcement that the feature is fully available to Indian accounts.
Indian subscribers should therefore check the Spotify app for the DJ option rather than assume that the new voice or commentary controls are already accessible. Spotify has not announced a separate India-wide rollout date for these changes.
Spotify Gives Listeners More Control Over AI-Powered Music Discovery
Spotify introduced its AI DJ in 2023 to combine personalised music recommendations with spoken commentary. The feature uses a listener’s music preferences and listening history to select familiar tracks, rediscover older favourites and introduce new music.
The latest update focuses on making that experience more flexible. New voices give users greater choice over how the DJ sounds, while the commentary control addresses listeners who want personalised music without frequent interruptions.
For music streaming platforms, AI-powered recommendations are increasingly becoming part of the listening experience. Spotify’s latest changes show that personalisation is not limited to choosing what plays next; it also includes how the service communicates with listeners.
