WHY MAKE CLOCKS is currently Dan Hutchison (vocals/guitars/etc.) and Will Tarbox (etc.). Formed in 1998 by Dan Hutchison and multi-instrumentalist Brian Wiksell as a duo, WHY MAKE CLOCKS released a 4 song 7" vinyl EP "the Transient Swivel" on their own. It was recorded by Dan and Brian on a 4 track cassette recorder and consisted of 3 songs with Dan playing everything and 1 with Brian playing everything. The band has continually developed their sound, over the years, utilizing various line-ups for live performances and/or recording projects.

On Oct.15, 2002, the debut full-length album "fifteen feet and twenty degrees" was released on New York based Rubric Records. The album was received favorably by the press, however the band and Rubric have since parted ways.

The songs of WMC have mostly been written by Dan, after which Brian would add his creative touch to things. The songs are then taught to and interpreted by the band that is to perform and/or record them.

As of April, 2006, the band finds itself a duo once again, this time with Dan, and Will Tarbox. Accompanied by several other musicians, former members and otherwise, the band has completed their second full length album, "midwestern film" recorded in June of 2005 at Wavelab Recording Studio with recording engineer Craig Schumacher (calexico/iron and wine/giant sand/neko case/etc.) at the board. Release Aug. 29th, 2006 on Des Moines own Barely Bias record label.