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At SXSW 2026, a conversation centered on independence in music took a more practical approach during The State of the DIY Artist panel. The session brought together Curtiss King, a Los Angeles rapper, producer and media creator, alongside BeatStars founder and CEO Abe Batshon. Rather than framing independence as a final destination, the discussion focused on what it actually takes to sustain a career without relying on traditional systems. Throughout the session, both speaker

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At SXSW 2026, one of the more forward looking conversations around music and technology came through a panel titled The Future of Music Is Participatory. The session brought together 310Babii, BandLab Technologies head of communications and creator insights Dani Deahl, Billboard co chief content officer Jason Lipshutz and Hook Music founder and CEO Gaurav Sharma for a discussion about how fans, artists and platforms are reshaping the way music is created and consumed. Rather

At SXSW 2026, a standing room only crowd gathered for a panel that reflected one of the most urgent conversations shaping today’s music industry: how artificial intelligence is being built, used and monetized. The session, titled Ethical and Unethical AI in Music, brought together producer voices and tech leaders, including Kato On The Track, KXVI, BeatStars chief technology officer Michael "MJ" Jacob and Neutune chief industry and rights officer Virginie Berger. Across the