Spotify DJ Adds (Potentially Annoying) Voices or You Can Now Turn Them Off Completely

Music streaming service Spotify has unveiled new abilities for its popular AI-powered DJ feature, including new hosts — speaking in Spanish and English — and an on/off announcer toggle. The update rolls out to existing DJ markets starting Tuesday. Also read: Best Music Streaming Services of 2026 The lineup includes seven new English voices with British, American, Irish, Australian, and Indian accents, as well as two new Mexico-based voices in Spanish. The personalities also differ by announcer, too — for instance, Spotify says American Tess is “direct but inviting, has a bit of an edge. In-the-know” while Australian Sam is “gregarious, fun, likes to keep things not-so-serious.” The Spotify DJ also has the ability to turn the announcer off, though it would be hard to tell how this differs from a random mix. The company says you’ll still hear a “brief acknowledgment” when you start the DJ or press the DJ button to switch modes. Spotify’s DJ was introduced in 2023 and is a way to set up your own radio station with a dynamic announcer. In addition, Spotify is the most popular music streaming service, with over 100 million tracks and a plethora of features including audiobooks, podcasts and the end-of-year Spotify Wrapped. Subscriptions are available starting at $13 per month. Here’s how to access DJ: Open Spotify on your mobile device and search for “DJ.” Tap the three-dot menu to choose the type of voice and commentary Press play. Tapping the DJ button adjusts the genre, artist, mood, or set of recommendations.