In this episode of Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I meet Max Oakland, a musician who also develops his own retro video games. Max talks about making and releasing music as well as making the music for his games.

We discuss his latest song, "Kim Gordon," and the creative process behind it and the influences.

Max also develops his games to be played on Game Boy, like his recent project, "Wink in the Broken Robot."

For more about Max's music and games, visit https://maxoakland.com

Lorenzo's Music Website - https://www.lorenzosmusic.com

In this episode of Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I meet Jonathan, the person behind the band Negative Players, a self-proclaimed "hypothetical indie rock band" from southwest Michigan.

Jonathan's initial vision to create music with family evolved into this solo endeavor. He discusses the creative process behind his music, drawing inspiration from iconic bands like The Beatles and 90s indie rock such as Sonic Youth and Pavement. He talks about songwriting, including his recent forays into banjo and ukulele, and how these instruments have influenced his sound.

Jonathan also tells me about recording in the DAW, Ableton Live, and using his methods for programming drums and arranging tracks. We talk about the challenges of being a solo artist in a band-centric world and the online platforms like Mastodon and its community in promoting his work.

Negative Players on Bandcamp - https://negativeplayers.bandcamp.com

Lorenzo's Music Website - https://www.lorenzosmusic.com

In this episode of Lorenzo's Music Podcast, I meet Dave Mallick, a dedicated volunteer for the Internet Archive, specifically focusing on the Live Music Archive. Dave shares how he started as a music enthusiast and recorder, archiving live music from the late 90s to the present day.

We talk about the evolution of the Live Music Archive, its role in preserving high-quality recordings, and the challenges faced in obtaining permissions from artists. Dave discusses the process to standardize and distribute live recordings, highlighting the importance of community contributions in maintaining this extensive collection.

We also mention the various formats available for uploads and lossless audio of live recordings. Dave mentions the cultural preservation aspect of the Internet Archive and encourages musicians and fans alike to contribute their recordings.

To learn more about the Live Music Archive and how to get involved, visit https://archive.org/details/etree

Lorenzo's Music Website - https://www.lorenzosmusic.com