Dani Deahl

Written By Loic Maestracci

DJ and Music Producer

Dani Deahl is a Chicago DJ and producer with releases on labels like Dim Mak, Armada, and Monstercat. She’s Vice President of Creator Policy & Corporate Affairs at Caldecott Music Group and Head of Communications & Creator Insights at BandLab Technologies.

Dani serves as a Recording Academy National Trustee representing Chicago and is Co-Chair of its National Advocacy Committee. Her work focuses on creator rights and music technology, alongside her longstanding advocacy for gender equity in dance music. Previously, she led music technology coverage at The Verge and produced and hosted "The Future of Music," a YouTube series featuring artists including Charli XCX, Eric Prydz, and Oak Felder.

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Nov 13
Proving Music Human: How Detection and Provenance Protect Musicians

Speakers: Sho Mitchell, Rasha Rahman, Dani Deahl, Medasin, Clint Choi

As AI-generated music becomes harder to identify, the industry needs better tools to understand what’s synthetic, what’s authentic, and why that distinction matters.

This panel explores a discussion of why distinguishing human-made music from AI-generated music is crucial. We intend to discuss how AI detection and audio provenance work in practice, using real examples to show how companies analyze audio signatures, trace origin patterns, and help platforms, artists, and listeners navigate a rapidly changing music landscape.

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Nov 14
The Business of Game Audio a Report From The Trenches! Breaking Into Game Audio & Building a Career

Speakers: Steve Horowitz, Chase Bethea, Clay Xavier, Dani Deahl

Careers in music and sound extend far beyond hit records, perhaps now more than ever. As the music industry continues to evolve, game audio has emerged as one of the most exciting and rewarding fields for composers, sound designers, producers, and audio professionals to apply their creative and technical skills. This is your chance to join a panel of experienced game audio professionals as they discuss the current state of the industry, the wide range of career opportunities available, and practical strategies for breaking into the field.

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