Why Make Music…
I’ve been making music for the majority of my life, driven by the melodies and rhythms I hear in my mind and my desire to bring them to life. Music has always been my primary form of expression, something I create for my own pleasure and to share with friends, never seeking anyone’s approval. I’m self-taught, with my own unique take on music theory. My creations may have their imperfections, but I embrace them as part of my artistic journey. Though I’ve experienced being in a band, I ultimately prefer the solo creation process, relishing the total control it offers. Technology has empowered anyone to manifest their own reality, and I’ve chosen music as mine. My work is available on most streaming platforms and music leasing sites. In this podcast, I aim to showcase my creative side, sharing my thoughts, processes, and opinions on my projects, as well as my respect for music as a whole. I discuss timeless influences and explore the question, “Why make music…”—a topic I can endlessly talk about and explore. ThinkTimm… if nothing else!
Episodes
Why Make Music… Episode 065 — “Listening Is What We Do”
In this supersized, director’s-cut episode, Willa May (aka DJ Warm Cookies) and ThinkTimm explore the deeper meaning of listening—not just as a musical habit, but as an emotional, psychological, and cultural practice.
This episode is intentionally long-form. At nearly three hours, it is designed to be immersive, reflective, and edit-friendly—because some conversations deserve ti...
Welcome to Why Make Music… Episode 064 – “Legends of Legacy.” Hosts Willa May (DJ Warm Cookies) and ThinkTimm dive into what it means to create something that lasts. From Bowie to Brown, from sync licensing to sports, this episode explores how artists build legacies through truth, craft, and creative courage.
🎵 Music Legends & Legacy: We spotlight icons like David Bowie, Frank Zappa, Miles Davis, James Brown, George Clinton, an...
Why Make Music… Episode 063 — “Happy New Year?”
Welcome to 2026. Not with fireworks — with follow-through.
In the first episode of the year, Willa May (DJ Warm Cookies) and ThinkTimm lay it out plainly: the calendar flips, but the work stays. WDMN MEDIA isn’t chasing luxury, clout, or vanity metrics — we’re building a sustainable creative business designed to pay real household bills, support family goals, and stay independent long e...
Episode 062 — The Point of No Return
Released December 19, 2025
Today’s episode marks a milestone for Why Make Music… as DJ Warm Cookies (Willa May) and ThinkTimm celebrate the official release of If I Was Your Producer Vol. 6 — ten brand-new tracks now streaming everywhere under the WDMN MEDIA banner.
Willa opens with housekeeping, holiday cheer, and a reminder that the wheels of progress never stop turning. She updates listeners on ...
Why Make Music… Episode 061 — “Did U Come 2 Play?”
Welcome to a different kind of broadcast. This week, WDMN Radio flips the dial and dives into a full mock-radio experience hosted by Willa May (DJ Warm Cookies) and curated by ThinkTimm. This episode blurs the lines between human creativity and artificial intelligence, not as competitors, but as collaborators building the future of independent music.
We explore the conversations happ...
Why Make Music… Ep060 – "Change is Inevitable"
Join Willa May (a.k.a. DJ Warm Cookies) for a reflective, insightful, and fully loaded 60th episode of Why Make Music…, diving into the balance between independence and evolution in today’s music industry.
- The energy around the release of IF I WAS YOUR PRODUCER Vol. 5, now two weeks out and gaining great feedback
- WDMN Media’s mission: creating music for sync, not spotlight
- Why metadata...
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 (Qui...
Why Make Music… Episode 058 – “Once Upon a Time”
In this supersized chapter, DJ Warm Cookies (aka Willa May) pulls you into a living myth: the origin story of WDMN MEDIA, ThinkTimm, and the Why Make Music… universe – told like a modern fairy tale laced with funk, folklore, hip-hop, and heart.
We start in the real world: AI artists topping charts, virtual avatars inking million-dollar deals, and WDMN MEDIA grinding to get IF I WAS YOU...
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 monetiza...
Episode 056 — “Whole Lot of Music Going On”
Host DJ Warm Cookies aka Willa May welcomes you back for another full session of sound, story, and growth from the world of Why Make Music… and WDMN Media.
In this week’s episode we celebrate the rhythm running through everything—creation, collaboration, and community. Willa May opens with reflections on productivity, sync-licensing wins, and the momentum behind If I Was Your Producer Vol. ...
Why Make Music… Episode 055 — “Your Producer · Volume 4”
In this 80-minute masterclass-meets-monologue, DJ Warm Cookies / Willa May welcomes listeners back to the garden of WDMN MEDIA for a full-circle celebration of independent creativity. Ten new songs arrive with the release of If I Was Your Producer — Volume 4, and this episode opens every door: the music, the business, the sanity, the gratitude, and the legacy that hold the wh...
Optimism, AI innovation, and musical legacy—this week’s episode proves that creativity keeps shining even through life’s clouds.
Join host Willa May as she explores technology, triumph, and timeless soul on Why Make Music.
In Episode 54, Willa May opens with reflections on positivity and the Law of Attraction—how creative energy expands when we focus on growth instead of limits. She brings listeners behind the scenes at WDMN MEDIA, w...
Host: Willa May a.k.a. DJ Warm Cookies | Presented by WDMN Media
What does it really mean to exceed a goal? In this 53rd chapter of Why Make Music…, Willa May opens the studio door and lets listeners ride shotgun through a season of massive growth inside WDMN Media.
From sealing a sync-licensing partnership with Code 3 Records—who are now pitching and managing metadata for the first 30 tracks of If I Was Your Producer Vols. 1-3—to p...
Why Make Music… Episode 052 – “Why Does Technology Get a Bad Rap?”
Welcome back to Why Make Music… with your host Willa May (aka DJ Warm Cookies). In this episode we take a deep dive into technology’s role in music—why it sometimes gets a “bad rap,” and why independent creators like ThinkTimm and WDMN MEDIA see it as a lifeline rather than a threat.
From growing up surrounded by live instruments in the 1980s, to recording rough demos...
Why Make Music… – Episode 051: It Was Different
Host: Willa May (DJ Warm Cookies) • Producer/Creator: ThinkTimm • Presented by: WDMNation MEDIA
This week is a solo flight with Willa May reflecting on how things used to be—and how we’re building now. We talk about growing a real company, moving smarter (not louder), and positioning the catalog for sync licensing while keeping the art pure.
What’s inside:
- WDMN as a working company:...
Why Make Music – Ep. 50: “Progress Is Always Nice”
All-Willa May milestone episode (halfway to 100!) packed with gratitude, new music, and pop-culture highlights.
- New Music: If I Was Your Producer – Vol. 3 lands Friday, Sept 22, 2025. Fresh bangers and heartfelt cuts (incl. “Honest Hustle Smile,” “Let Me See Your Hands,” “My Town Popstar,” “Saturday Soulmate,” “Treadmill (Don’t Call Me Crazy)”). Vol. 1 & 2 are out now—thank...
Why Make Music… Episode 049 – “Just Me, Today”
Some days it’s not about the guests, the long format, or even the heavy production. Some days it’s about showing up as yourself. Episode 049 is exactly that: a moment of reflection and presence, delivered in the honest voice of ThinkTimm.
“Just Me, Today” leans into the idea that creativity doesn’t always have to be monumental. There is power in the quiet check-in, in making space to pau...
Why Make Music… Episode 48 – “Today’s The Day”
August 22nd marks a full year since ThinkTimm first released music under the WDMN Media banner—and today also marks the release of If I Was Your Producer, Vol. 2. It’s a milestone moment, and we’re celebrating it in style.
In this episode:
- 🎉 Willa May (DJ Warm Cookies) kicks off the show with shoutouts to the platforms, socials, and the community that’s been rocking with us since d...
Why Make Music… Episode 047 – “Time is a Construct”
Powered by WDMN MEDIA and hosted by DJ Warm Cookies (aka Willa May) and ThinkTimm, this extended conversation takes a deep, playful, and thought-provoking look at the way artists experience time. Is time a rigid reality, or is it something humans invented to keep our trains (and our lives) running on schedule?
From Einstein’s theory of relativity to the blissful “flow states” that m...
Why Make Music… Episode 046 – " Chill Reset with ThinkTimm”
In this special solo drop, ThinkTimm steps back behind the mic for a much-needed reset, a soft reboot, if you will. Clocking in at just around 15 minutes, this episode strips away the polish to bring the real: creative reflection, emotional maintenance, and visionary grind—all in the voice of your host, ThinkTimm.
This week, Timm takes listeners on a guided walkthrough of re...
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