How to release an AI song on Spotify

Yes, you can release an AI song on Spotify. Spotify does not ban AI-made music; it removes unauthorized voice impersonation, spam and artificial streams. You release through a distributor: make the song on a plan that includes commercial use, make it yours, export a WAV master (Spotify recommends about −14 LUFS integrated with true peak below −1 dBTP), use cover art that does not present an AI-generated photorealistic person as the artist, declare AI credits at upload if your distributor offers them, and pitch the song in Spotify for Artists at least 7 days before release.

Melody Genie team · Published 2026-10-18 · Updated 2026-10-18 · 7 min read

Steps

1. Generate on a plan that includes commercial use

   In Melody Genie, commercial use rights start at Starter. Songs made on the free plan are for personal, non-commercial use, so make the version you will release while you are on a paid plan. Under the Terms you own what you generate.

   Tip: Most distributors also ask you to confirm you hold the rights to everything in the track, so keep your account and the song in your library.

2. Make it yours before you release it

   Edit the lyric, replace a weak section, record your own vocal over the instrumental or rearrange the parts in Genie Studio. Every human decision strengthens your position with distributors and, where it applies, with copyright offices.

3. Never imitate a real artist’s voice or name

   Spotify only allows vocal impersonation when the impersonated artist has authorized it. Style presets in Melody Genie are written “in the style of” and model craft, not identity, but the release itself must not use a real artist’s name in the title, artist field, description or artwork.

4. Master and export a WAV

   Spotify normalizes playback to −14 LUFS and recommends a master around −14 dB integrated LUFS with true peak below −1 dBTP (below −2 dBTP if your master is louder). In Genie Studio the LUFS meter shows loudness while you play, the export card shows the loudness and peak of the finished file, and AI mastering costs 4 credits. Export WAV and check your distributor’s file requirements before uploading.

   Tip: The full workflow is in the guide “How to master a song online”, linked at the end of this page.

5. Choose cover art and an artist identity carefully

   Spotify adds an AI Persona badge when an artist’s public identity is an AI-generated photorealistic person, and music from AI Personas is left out of editorial and personalized recommendations unless a listener engages with the artist. Using AI tools to make the music does not trigger the badge; presenting a fake photorealistic human as the artist does. A real photo, an illustration or abstract artwork avoids it.

6. Upload through a distributor and declare AI credits

   Spotify receives music from labels and distributors. If your distributor supports Spotify’s AI credits (in beta since 16 April 2026, starting with DistroKid), mark the roles where AI was used: lyrics, vocals, instrumental performance or production. Credit AI and human contributions to the same role separately. Spotify says disclosure is not about down-ranking tracks.

7. Pitch at least 7 days before release

   Deliver the release early, then pitch the unreleased song in Spotify for Artists (Music → Upcoming). A pitch submitted at least 7 days before release day puts the song on your followers’ Release Radar. Pitching does not guarantee playlist placement.

8. Stay clear of spam patterns

   Spotify’s spam filter targets mass uploads, duplicates, SEO tricks and artificially short tracks, and Spotify prohibits artificial streaming. Release finished songs at a human pace, never upload the same song under several titles, and never pay a service that guarantees streams.