As a prominent figure in music, Dani Deahl has been at the forefront of artist discovery and meaningful industry change for over a decade. Currently, she serves as the Head of Communications & Creator Insights at BandLab, a social music creation platform headquartered in Singapore. She leads the company's strategic messaging and analysis on key industry trends.

As a leader in music and culture, Dani most recently served as Editorial Director at Output where she led content strategy development through insightful industry storytelling with artists like Lucky Daye, Richie Souf and Krewella.

Prior to her time at Output, Dani led The Verge’s coverage of consumer music tech, authoring influential features on topics like music creation trends, AI, emerging genres and creator platforms. At The Verge, she also handled artist relations and produced and hosted The Verge’s video series, “The Future of Music," featuring acts like Charli XCX, Steve Aoki, and Eric Prydz.

As a public figure in the music tech community, Dani has provided thought leadership at events around the world, including TEDx, Grammys on the Hill, SXSW and more.

Additionally, Dani is a DJ and dance music producer, with releases on labels like Dim Mak, Monstercat and Armada. She currently serves as Trustee for the Recording Academy’s Chicago Chapter.