Max Oakland - Making Alternative Rock and Retro Games - The Lorenzo's Music Podcast

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.”

Key Takeaways

  1. Games & Music: Max creates alternative rock and retro video games.
  2. Music Collaboration: He collaborates with a band for live performances and recordings.
  3. Game background: Max started making games in junior high and transitioned to music.
  4. GameBoy Studio: Max’s latest game is developed using Game Boy Studio.

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This episode was recorded on June 21, 2026. Special thanks to Max Oakland for sharing his insights and experiences with me.

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