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Why Make Music… Episode 059 – “Good Things”
In this week’s solo episode, DJ Warm Cookies (aka Willa May) takes us on a deep, reflective journey through the creative process, the emotional cost of making art, and the quiet victories that become “good things” over time. This episode celebrates the release of If I Was Your Producer – Volume 5 and offers an extended breakdown of all ten new tracks, including “Bow Down,” “Got Played (Quiet Storm),” “Sun Won’t Shine,” and “When In Love.”
Willa explores the rapidly evolving world of AI-assisted music production, distribution changes, and how independent creators can thrive by owning their catalog, understanding metadata, and partnering strategically with sync agencies like Code 3 Records. She also breaks down new tools in AI video ...
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