Why Make Music…, Episode 057 - “When the Rules Keep Changing"

Host: Willa May a.k.a. DJ Warm Cookies | Presented by WDMN Media What do you do when the music industry keeps rewriting the rules of the game? In this 57th chapter of Why Make Music…, Willa May faces the challenge of constant change head-on, opening up about what it takes to stay creative and focused when nothing stays the same. From the explosion of AI-generated music and its ethical quandaries to the rollercoaster of new monetization models for independent artists, this episode maps out the shifting terrain modern musicians must navigate. Willa explains why adaptability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a lifeline—and how an independent mindset can turn industry curveballs into opportunities for growth.