Gemini turns into a music studio: AI creates songs with vocals and album covers

Google is transforming its AI platform Gemini into a versatile creative tool. By integrating Lyria 3, developed by Google DeepMind, users can now generate complete songs, including vocals and album cover artwork. As with AI-generated videos, each track is limited to 30 seconds. The feature initially launches in beta and is available to users aged 18 and over in several languages, including English, German, Spanish, French, and Japanese. No separate sign-up is required – access is enabled automatically for eligible accounts as part of a gradual rollout.

As with other chatbots, users simply describe what they want, whether it is a genre, a mood, or a specific idea. Google suggests prompts such as “a nostalgic Afrobeat song for my mother.” Images or videos can also be uploaded, allowing Lyria 3 to automatically generate matching music. If requested, Gemini can also design a fitting cover using Google’s image model Nano Banana, based on the text prompt or the uploaded content. The result is a compact creative package that includes music, artwork, and a title, which can be downloaded or shared via a link. All generated songs include the invisible SynthID watermark, making AI-generated content identifiable.

What’s new in Lyria 3

Google has been testing its Lyria music model since 2023, including through projects such as YouTube Dream Track and internal trials. Until now, however, it was not integrated into the standard Gemini app. With Lyria 3, music generation is officially available to end users.

Compared with its predecessor, Lyria 3 is designed to produce more realistic and musically complex tracks. It offers greater control over style, tempo, and vocals, and can automatically generate lyrics based on the user’s prompt. According to Google, the goal is not to deliver a flawless musical masterpiece but to support creative self-expression.

YouTube integration

Lyria 3 will also be integrated into YouTube Dream Track. Creators will be able to use it to produce custom soundtracks for Shorts. The feature, which was initially limited to the United States, is now rolling out to users worldwide.