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Out There—LMaM 20 from 2021-06-28T12:00
It's time we rounded out our universe — or should I say, our Galilei Galaxy. What did the Astral Projection PI find? How will the story end for our intrepid Goblin? Is the Medium Rare finally rich?...
ListenThe Original Wizard—LMaM 19 from 2021-06-14T09:00
If you don't understand anything about physics, then science is a form of magic. (We don't know anything about physics.)
ListenMedium Rare—LMaM 18 from 2021-05-31T15:41:11
After Laura's apartment dried out, we made our universe a little bigger with the inclusion of a single character (from a single tweet).
ListenStalagmighty—LMaM 17 from 2021-05-03T09:00
There's something deep down in everyone's goblin brain that makes you want to collect crystals. And in this song, it's a literal goblin's brain. And it's connected with the Astral Projection PI. Th...
ListenAstral Projection PI—LMaM 16 from 2021-04-19T09:00
Sometimes, you need a private investigator who is willing to send his consciousness out of his body in order to find out what you need to know. Unless it's past Saturn. And Galileo is there.
ListenThat's Alright With Me—LMaM 15 from 2021-04-05T12:00
The alternate title is "Tracy Chapman's 'Mouse Car.'" THE NEW EP IS OUT!!! Presenting LOAM, our earthiest LMaM EP to date. Check it out at letsmakeamusic.bandcamp.com
ListenWhat Is Dust?—LMaM 14 from 2021-03-22T09:00
We get together and make an absolutely grimy song. Or maybe it's dirty? Dusty? Definitely not filthy, though.
ListenUTAH: INDUSTRY—LMaM 13 from 2021-03-08T10:00
Stop watching all those videos about aquarium shrimp. There's something much greater than that. It's called Utah. It's a state. And we may or may not have ever been there.
ListenWake up for Big Veg—LMaM 12 from 2021-02-22T10:00
There's a secret to making extremely large vegetables. Do you want to know what the secret is? Well, we don't know. But we'll still write a song about it.
ListenStinky Bug—LMaM 11 from 2021-02-08T10:00
Everyone needs to stop ragging on Stink Bugs. It's time to rebrand. Now that's a Stinky Bug.
ListenMr. 1981—LMaM 10 from 2021-01-25T12:25
In this episode, we learn who the Simon Cowell of the podcast is, and we learn what formidable means. And then we talk a lot about muscular kangaroos. OUR NEW EP IS OUT! Check it out at https://le...
ListenRowdy Rita—LMaM 9 from 2021-01-12T01:04:26
When you get a rambling substitute teacher, sometimes you just gotta let 'em ramble on.
ListenI Told You (That I Was Not a Slug)—LMaM 8 from 2020-12-28T10:00
Look out, 100 Gecs. You're gonna need to make room for four more Gecs. Because we're also Gecs. 104 Gecs.
ListenIridescent All Over—LMaM 7 from 2020-12-14T15:43:34
This one goes out to all the Santa stans (Stantas).
Listenflailing around (on the side of the road)—LMaM 6 from 2020-11-30T10:00
We all feel wobbly sometimes. Kind of like a flan? Maybe like a flan? Look, I don't actually know what a flan is.
ListenSong of Green Bastion—LMaM 5 from 2020-11-16T12:00
Welcome to the halls of Green Bastion. It’s full of opossums and is definitely not at all related to the Redwall series. Come get it, HBO. Also, the album of our first five songs is now out on Ban...
ListenThe Ocean Is Still There—LMaM 4 from 2020-11-02T10:00
Whether you're a baby or a teenager that finally understands words, this song will soothe you. Just tune out the words and come along for the ride.
ListenHaunted Home—LMaM 3 from 2020-10-19T09:00
Y'all ever have a roommate who ignores paying their rent? And also they're a ghost? And your house is nestled in an infinite number of other houses? Isn't that just the worst?
ListenHUNK NIGHT SUMMER—LMaM 2 from 2020-10-05T09:00
When historians look back at the summer of 2020, they’ll remember one thing above all else: it was a Hunk Night Summer. And that’s a beautiful thing.
ListenFresh Baby with a Cola—LMaM 1 from 2020-09-21T09:00
Let's Make a Music has returned from a long hiatus with a few changes and an overwhelming sense of rejuvenation. It's good to be back, folks.
ListenLMaM Season Finale—LMaM Archive 0 from 2018-10-08T03:32:16
Before we dip out on a long, indefinite hiatus, we wanted to try something new: not making a music. We’ve had a lovely time making a music with you all, but we never stepped back and said, “Hey, le...
ListenGentle Light—LMaM Archive -1 from 2018-09-17T11:00
It's almost the time of the year to cozy up under the HEAVIEST blankets with the WARMEST cats. And we might just end up making a sincere song about it. And we also have some important news for you...
ListenMonday Night Boomball—LMaM Archive -2 from 2018-09-03T21:02:54
After a small break, LMaM is back with the most tense form of basketball ever invented. War density: very high.
Listen21st Blitheday—LMaM Archive -3 from 2018-08-13T11:00
We definitely know what blithe means. We can surely write a song about it.
ListenMourning Ritual—LMaM Archive -4 from 2018-08-06T11:00
Skin: radiant. Hair: Lustrous. Enemies: Ended. Finally, we understand that the best type of self care is destroying the haters.
ListenChalice for Your Thoughts—LMaM Archive -5 from 2018-07-30T11:00
Let's be honest here: a skull is just a weird porcelain bottle that holds a bunch of dumbass juice. And it's time someone made a love song to it.
ListenYou Can Take That to the Bank—LMaM Archive -6 from 2018-07-23T11:00
With Randy Newman busy harassing short people, it was down to us to make the hit song for the newest Pixar movie. You know, the one that finally answers the question, 'Where do all the Pixar charac...
ListenSybil's Night Scare—LMaM Archive -8 from 2018-07-10T11:50:08
Experts on parenting, we are not. But experts on songs about parenting... we are?
ListenArmoire of Royals—LMaM Archive -9 from 2018-07-04T14:10:06
On this July 4th, we ask the tough questions: Do you really want to democratically elect someone to decide the design of a bandana? Or would you rather leave that to the monarchy?
ListenWell, I'm on Child—LMaM Archive -10 from 2018-06-25T11:00
Schoolhouse Rock? Math rock? Who can remember the difference anymore? As long as I'm learning about love triangles, I don't mind a bit.
ListenDreamless—LMaM Archive -11 from 2018-06-18T11:00
Dinner... and a show? Too good to be true. And all delivered to your apartment.
ListenRatless Randy's—LMaM Archive -12 from 2018-06-11T11:00
Take control of your life by yanking it from Chuck E's filthy hands.
ListenDebutaunt Ball—LMaM Archive -13 from 2018-06-04T11:00
Sometimes, you have to get a little bit formal. Dress up. Put your best foot forward. And if you're at the debutaunt ball, maybe that foot is inside a fish tank.
ListenTurn Around and Come Down Slowly—LMaM Archive -14 from 2018-05-28T11:00
Everyone wants a song that helps them feel invincible! But this isn't that song. This is for those strong ones out there. Have a little empathy for the wimps.
ListenSave 2 4 Tony—LMaM Archive -15 from 2018-05-21T12:11:03
It's graduation season, and I think we all know what that means: hats, diplomas, and roman candles. But hold up there, champ. Better save two of those for the bird man himself: Tony Hawk.
ListenDragon Me to This Wedding—LMaM Archive -16 from 2018-05-14T13:35:32
There are only three things you need for a good wedding: a dragon, a marinara fountain, and this song.
ListenProud Egg Mouth—LMaM Archive -17 from 2018-05-07T14:37:17
Don't let society's definition of success be the thing that keeps you feeling low. You are special. You are talented. And you can fit six whole eggs inside that gob of yours.
ListenArbor Day!—LMaM Archive -18 from 2018-04-30T19:50:29
It's sensual. It's syrupy. It's going to tell you all the facts about trees you need to know (and also require you to fact check those facts). Arbor Day is finally here at LMaM, and we're celebrating.
ListenShan't He Shanty—LMaM Archive -19 from 2018-04-23T18:59:26
Move over, Stan Rogers, there's a new shanty powerhouse in town. His name is Todd, and he really shouldn't be making shanties, since he's an attorney at law at sea.
ListenAkimbo—LMaM Archive -20 from 2018-04-16T14:47:28
It's springtime. It's time for a lovely, and safe, walk. Stay away from wheeled shoes.
ListenAlan Rickman's Edible Zoo—LMaM Archive -21 from 2018-04-09T14:39:13
We love every part Alan Rickman ever performed, and we miss him every single day. But we also posit that he had a secret edible zoo in his garage.
ListenScumbo—LMaM Archive -22 from 2018-04-02T16:52:34
Alas, a broken heart can't be mended with spit and twigs. Perhaps the god of crafts can help?
ListenWhy Don't You Like Our Song Title?—LMaM Archive -23 from 2018-03-26T17:06:04
Kathy & Linda have penned a desperate plea to their ungrateful label, JEREMY. Listen in as we get very meta in this week's LMaM.
ListenRainbow Trout Eggs—LMaM Archive -24 from 2018-03-19T17:25:55
It's not every day that you get a chance to steal lyrics and tab sheets out of Colbie Caillat's maximum security compound. And it's not every day that the Backstreet Boys have a breakdown in a club...
ListenTobie's Razor (Scooter)—LMaM Archive -25 from 2018-03-13T02:35:09
Our vocalist is broken this week, so we're cutting to the chase and creating a sharp new song with the talents of our manager.
ListenDon't Give Me That Altitude—LMaM Archive -26 from 2018-03-05T16:25:30
There are giants in the sky! But they have homework to do so you're probably not in danger.
ListenOl' Tim's Tricks—LMaM Archive -27 from 2018-02-26T15:54:14
You've seen the Olympics, but have you seen ol' Tim's tricks? Transition smoothly out of the winter games with this long overdue, chunky celebration of average athletes.
ListenCar Mitzvah—LMaM Archive -28 from 2018-02-12T15:15:16
You hang a right on Thorn Pants. What's that you're hearing? The honking. Tires screeching. Gunshots. People trying to persuade you to dance. Must be a car mitzvah!
ListenBrothers in Legs—LMaM Archive -29 from 2018-02-05T18:32:03
It's SWIFT week on LMaM, and we want you to spread the tale of the Brothers in Legs by word of mouth as swiftly as you can. If possible, be sure to use the phrase "thigh meat galore."
ListenThe Tale of the Greazzy Creek—LMaM Archive -30 from 2018-01-29T17:10:07
We have three voices, one heart, and six eyes. But will that be enough to get us through the Tentacle Car Wash?
ListenEchoes of Wednesday—LMaM Archive -31 from 2018-01-22T17:35:59
LMaM is back after an unintentional break with a new episode that is very intentionally hip.
ListenLet Down My Better Dynamite—LMaM Archive -32 from 2018-01-08T16:59:17
Scientists have formulated a new song that is clinically proven to be the best one! Let it be the soundtrack to your favorite activities: leaving the club, buying a pet, and trampolining.
ListenDr. Brims—LMaM Archive -33 from 2018-01-01T23:01:59
What better way to ring in the new year than with a new dance revolving around a vague, ethereal, multi-hat-wearing being? Dr. Brims has the instructions for you to follow, and boy oh boy, they are...
ListenThe Roquefort Stank—LMaM Archive -34 from 2017-12-18T13:44:44
What happens when smooth-as-silk degrades into stanky-as-old-milk. This week's episode is a 360 degree tour of new mouth sounds, what King Arthur really brought to the table, and, seemingly as alwa...
ListenSmooth as Wax—LMaM Archive -35 from 2017-12-11T17:53:19
Turn the lights down low. Dust off your old vinyl records. Do your best not to drop any candles. Smooth week is here on LMaM!
ListenOutback Sadhouse—LMaM Archive -36 from 2017-12-04T17:33:08
In which we write our first melancholy song, 'Discarded in the Thicket Behind Outback Steakhouse (Sonnet #0).' If any of you know Sufjan Stevens, drop him a line and see if he'll join us one of the...
ListenTheme Song—LMaM Archive -37 from 2017-11-27T19:52
How did we create that incredible theme song? And why did we insist on putting that really loud stylophone in there? Here's our very first discussion, where we take a deep dive into the best theme ...
ListenThankstaking with Mr. Dad—LMaM Archive -38 from 2017-11-20T21:04:13
We are so, so sorry to bring the new Thanksgiving mascot, Mr. Dad, into your life. But he's here now, so you might as well give him a waffle.
ListenDog Trash—LMaM Archive -39 from 2017-11-13T23:53:39
Some might think that starting your songwriting podcast with a polka-trap hybrid called "Dog Trash" is a bad idea. But those people obviously haven't listened to "Dog Trash" yet.
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