Spotify adds seven English and two Spanish voices to DJ

Premium subscribers in markets where Spotify's DJ feature is available can now choose from nine new voices and turn off commentary between songs, starting Tuesday, Spotify said in a statement.

Seven of the new voices speak English with British, American, Irish, Australian and Indian accents, while the other two are Spanish options.

The additions join DJ X, the voice already in the lineup, giving listeners more ways to shape how the feature sounds.

Listeners can now toggle off the commentary that plays between songs, so the music can run with fewer interruptions, the company said.

Spotify said the setting suits moments such as hosting a dinner party, when a listener wants a background soundtrack that does not compete with conversation.

Brief acknowledgements will still play when a listener starts DJ or presses the DJ button to change the mood, the company said.

The company described each new voice in short profiles, saying Casey has a laidback, warm style, Nell is mellow and deeply knowledgeable, and Declan is straightforward and a bit of a music nerd.

To change the voice or commentary setting, users open Spotify on a mobile device, search for DJ and tap the three-dot menu, the company said.

Listeners who want something different can tap the DJ button to move to another genre, artist, mood or set of recommendations, Spotify said.

The new voices and commentary controls begin rolling out on Nov. 10 to Premium users in existing DJ markets, the company said.

DJ is one of Spotify's Premium features, and it builds a personalized lineup of music with context and commentary tailored to each listener's taste.

Spotify said 80% of listeners return to DJ week after week, and the company has framed the update as a way for users to make the feature their own.

Personalized listening features have become a central part of music streaming as services compete to keep subscribers engaged.