Ever wanted your own theme song? Google introduces Lyria 3 for Gemini, a free AI music generator.
Source: Mashable Tech
Lyria 3 Will Even Supply the Lyrics
Timothy Beck Werth – Tech Editor
Timothy Beck Werth is the Tech Editor at Mashable, where he leads coverage and assignments for the Tech and Shopping verticals. He has over 15 years of experience as a journalist and editor, with a focus on consumer technology, smart‑home gadgets, and men’s grooming and style products. Previously, he was Managing Editor and then Site Director of SPY.com, a men’s product‑review and lifestyle site. As a writer for GQ, he covered everything from bull‑riding competitions to the best Legos for adults, and he has contributed to publications such as The Daily Beast, Gear Patrol, and The Awl.
Published on February 18, 2026
Lyria 3 is available now for free.
Credit: Google
Google keeps rolling out new AI tools.
On Wednesday, Google launched a new AI music generator called Lyria 3. It’s a substantial upgrade over earlier versions, making music generation far easier for users. Lyria 3 can produce high‑fidelity, 30‑second audio tracks in a variety of genres—from short jingles and lo‑fi beats to more complex arrangements and full songs.
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How to Try Lyria 3 for Free
Google has announced that Lyria 3 is now available in the Gemini desktop app (with a mobile rollout coming soon). The feature is free for all users aged 18 and older.
Supported Languages
- English
- German
- Spanish
- French
- Hindi
- Japanese
- Korean
- Portuguese
(Additional languages will be added later.)
Getting Started
- Open the Gemini app.
- In the Tools dropdown menu, select Music (look for the music‑note icon).
- Follow the official Lyria 3 Prompt Guide for tips and examples:
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How Lyria 3 Works
Google provided this example of Lyria 3 music generation.
Lyria 3 can generate a short, 30‑second song from a simple text, image, audio, or video prompt.
Key capabilities:
- Style control – specify music genre, vocal style, and tempo directly in the prompt.
- Automatic lyrics – no need to write lyrics; Lyria 3 creates them from the prompt.
- Album artwork – the companion tool Nano Banana can generate matching cover art.
- Media‑driven generation – upload a photo or video and receive a custom track that syncs with the visual content in seconds.
- Template mode – dynamic suggestions help users who need inspiration for an AI‑generated song.
All tracks generated within the Gemini app contain a SynthID watermark, marking the content as AI‑generated.
Availability
- Free users – access to Lyria 3 with standard usage limits.
- Google AI Plus & AI Ultra subscribers – higher usage limits and priority access.
Copyright Concerns
Many musicians and music publishers criticize the AI industry for training models like Lyria 3 on copyrighted works without permission or payment. Several lawsuits are currently moving through the courts on these grounds. Most AI companies argue that training on copyrighted material is protected by fair use.
Google’s Stance
While most Big‑Tech firms decline to detail the specific training data used for their frontier models, Google has said it is “mindful” of musical copyrights. In the blog post announcing Lyria 3, Google noted:
“We have been very mindful of copyright and partner agreements as we’ve trained Lyria 3.”
Google also emphasizes that Lyria is not designed to mimic existing artists. Musicians can report content they believe infringes their rights:
- Report content:
Blog excerpt
Music generation with Lyria 3 is designed for original expression, not for mimicking existing artists. If your prompt names a specific artist, Gemini will treat this as broad creative inspiration and create a track that shares a similar style or mood. We also have filters in place to check outputs against existing content. Our approach might not be foolproof, so you can report content that may violate your rights or the rights of others. Additionally, users must adhere to our Terms of Service and Gen AI prohibited‑use policies, which prohibit violations of others’ intellectual property and privacy rights.
Disclosure
Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in April 2025, alleging that OpenAI infringed Ziff Davis copyrights while training and operating its AI systems.
About the Author
Timothy Beck Werth – Tech Editor, Mashable
Tim leads coverage and assignments for the Tech and Shopping verticals. He has over 15 years of experience covering consumer technology, smart‑home gadgets, and men’s grooming and style products. Formerly Managing Editor and Site Director of SPY.com, he has also written for GQ, The Daily Beast, Gear Patrol, and The Awl.
- Education: Print journalism, University of Southern California
- Location: Splits time between Brooklyn, NY and Charleston, SC
- Current project: Working on his second novel, a science‑fiction book
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