Is There Too Much Music?

March 15, 2:30–3:30pm CT — Downright Austin, Capitol Ballroom E

Voice-Swap’s Chief Strategy & Impact Officer Michael Pelczynski joins Kristin Robinson (Billboard), Ashley-Cree Maddix (Audiomack), and Dani Deahl (BandLab) to unpack a question many creators are quietly asking: in a world where anyone can release music instantly, has the system started working against artists?

The panel explores the cycle many musicians now find themselves in – release, promote, repeat – while algorithms increasingly determine what gets heard. The discussion will focus on how artists can break through the noise and what platforms, tools, and industry practices might need to evolve.

For Voice-Swap, this conversation connects directly to how technology should support creators: not just by enabling output, but by helping artists reach audiences and build sustainable careers.

Build a Future-Ready Catalogue for the Modern Music Ecosystem

March 16, 2:30–4:30pm CT — Courtyard Marriott, Guadalupe

On Sunday, Mike returns alongside Angela Abbott (Sixth Sense MGMT) for a hands-on workshop designed to help artists and rights holders prepare their catalogues for today’s licensing landscape.

The session covers essential building blocks including rights setup, metadata strategy, asset preparation, pricing fundamentals, and how catalogues can be structured for sync, creator campaigns, and emerging AI-driven opportunities.

As new creative tools and platforms appear, including voice licensing and AI-enabled collaborations, the ability to structure catalogues correctly is becoming critical. Preparing music for discoverability and licensing is no longer optional; it's part of building a sustainable modern music business.

If you are in Austin for SXSW and want to learn more about what Voice-Swap is building, get in touch with us here.