Dani Deahl

Dani Deahl, a music reporter for The Verge and host of the Future of Music series, dives deep into how sampling and streaming are revolutionizing the music industry. She discusses the rise of legal sample marketplaces, making it easier for smaller artists to navigate the sampling landscape. Streaming platforms are forcing artists to adapt their songwriting to engage listeners and reduce skip rates. Deahl also highlights the shift in artist strategies as they embrace new distribution methods and self-sufficiency in a rapidly evolving musical landscape.