Episode notes
Why Make Music – Episode 068: "The British Invasion"
Released: February 6, 2026
Host: Willa May (WDMN MEDIA)
Welcome back to Why Make Music, your sonic sanctuary for stories, sync, and soul. In this episode, host Willa May puts on her best British accent to explore how UK artists—from The Beatles to Adele to RAYE—continue to shake up global music. It’s a cultural deep dive with a sync-licensing twist and indie hustle in full effect.
🎙️ Episode Highlights:
- Segment 1 – Housekeeping & Updates: Listener shoutouts, Bandcamp pay-what-you-want strategy, and the upcoming release of If I Was Your Producer, Vol. 80 (Feb 20).
- Segment 2 – The Beatles:
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