Spotify’s DJ just got a bigger cast and a quieter mode. The Spotify AI DJ voices list now includes nine new options, and a new setting lets you cut the commentary between songs, according to TechCrunch. The update started rolling out on Nov. 10, 2026, and it’s for Premium listeners.
Here’s the short version if you’re skimming:
- Announced Nov. 10, 2026, and rolling out now
- Nine new voices: seven in English (American, British, Irish, Australian and Indian accents) and two in Spanish
- A new setting turns off the DJ’s talk between songs
- Spotify Premium only, in markets where the DJ already works
- Find it by searching “DJ” in the app and opening the three-dot menu
Everything lives in one menu, so this is a thirty-second change rather than a settings hunt.
Meet the new Spotify AI DJ voices
Each new voice comes with its own accent and personality, so the DJ no longer has to sound like one person. Seven of the nine speak English and two speak Spanish. The original voice, called X, sticks around too.
Coverage names only some of the nine so far, and the outlets don’t list exactly the same ones. This table sticks to what’s been published:
| Voice | Language and accent | Personality as described |
|---|---|---|
| Casey | English (American) | Laid-back and warm |
| Tess | English (American) | Direct, with a bit of an edge |
| Nell | English (British) | Mellow and slower-paced |
| Declan | English (Irish) | Describes himself as a music nerd |
| Nico | Spanish | Down-to-earth |
| Fabi | Spanish | Witty and friendly |
| X (original) | English | The first DJ voice, built from a Spotify employee’s recordings |
Nell and Declan come from Android Headlines; the TechCrunch piece doesn’t name them. TechCrunch also lists a Southern-accented American voice called Lane that Android Headlines leaves out, so the full roster isn’t settled yet.
Nico and Fabi replace the earlier Spanish voice, Livi, and will be the only Spanish options. It’s not clear whether X stays available in Spanish.
How to switch voices and cut the DJ’s commentary
Open the Spotify app on your phone and follow these steps:
- Search for “DJ” in the search bar.
- Tap the three-dot menu.
- Pick a voice, then choose your commentary setting.
With commentary off, the DJ gives only brief acknowledgments when you start it and when you stop it, per TechCrunch. Spotify pitches this for background music at a party or a dinner, where a voice cutting in every few songs gets old fast.
Reports don’t give the exact label on the toggle, so the wording in your app may differ from what you expect. While the DJ is playing, tapping the DJ button again still lets you steer toward other genres, artists or recommendations.
Who gets the new Spotify DJ options, and what’s still unclear
You need Spotify Premium. TechCrunch says the DJ works in more than 95 markets and supports English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Brazilian Portuguese, and that over 94 million Premium listeners use it. The new voices and settings apply in markets where the DJ is already available.
A few details haven’t been spelled out yet:
- Whether the new voices work in French, German, Italian and Brazilian Portuguese sessions
- Whether X remains an option for Spanish speakers
- Whether desktop gets the same controls (Android Headlines describes the steps on mobile; TechCrunch doesn’t name a platform)
- The official name of the commentary setting
If your app doesn’t show the new menu yet, a staged rollout is the likely reason, so check again in a few days. Spotify has been busy with AI lately. We covered the reported pricing of its AI Remix add-on, which is a separate and still unconfirmed product.
Why Spotify is loosening the DJ’s grip
Spotify launched the DJ in February 2023 as a personalized lineup with AI-written commentary in a single voice. That voice was the feature’s calling card, and also its most common complaint.
Spotify’s own community forum has carried an idea thread for years titled Change/Disable voice personality of AI DJ. This update answers both halves of that request: you can change who’s talking, or make them stop.
Spotify hasn’t said whether the change came from that feedback, so treat the connection as a good guess rather than a stated reason.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I turn off the Spotify DJ commentary?
Search for “DJ” in the app, tap the three-dot menu and choose the commentary setting. With it off, the DJ only greets you at the start and signs off at the end.
Is the new Spotify DJ voice update free?
Not unless you already pay for Spotify Premium. The DJ is a Premium feature, and so are the new voices and the commentary switch.
Can I still use the original DJ voice?
Yes. Both TechCrunch and Android Headlines say the original voice, X, stays available alongside the new ones.
Which languages does Spotify DJ support?
English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Brazilian Portuguese, according to TechCrunch.
Is it worth changing your DJ voice?
The voices are the fun part, but the commentary switch is the real news. If the DJ’s patter was the reason you stopped using it, turn the talk off and see whether you like the song picks on their own. If you never liked algorithmic mixes, no new accent will fix that. Try a new voice for a day, and keep the setting that makes you hit skip less.
Voice-driven AI is changing fast across apps. OpenAI, for one, is retiring ChatGPT Advanced Voice on December 11, so expect more of these swaps.
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