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| 17 Feb 2022 | Throw Your Body Against the Floor w/ Haiku Hands | 00:26:47 | |
Max chats with dance/hip hop collective Haiku Hands ahead of their upcoming We Got Vinyl tour to find out exactly what goes into getting all that energy into every track! They chat about how they felt about dropping such their dance floor-ready debut album during the pandemic, how to limber up ahead of their gigs, and why venue closures are making it hard for bands to reach stratospheric heights. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 24 Feb 2022 | Diving into the R&D Playlist w/ Cosmo's Midnight | 00:32:07 | |
Sam and Max are back together chatting to twin brothers and dance music maestros Cosmo's Midnight. They cover their latest single "Can't Do Without (My Baby), how they wanted to incorporate their first ever sample into a track, and where their strength lay in rock climbing. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 11 Mar 2022 | Rewriting Kanye's "Stronger" w/ Boo Seeka | 00:23:17 | |
Sam is joined from the the most acoustically designed Woolies carpark on the East Coast by Ben Gumbleton, aka Boo Seeka to chat about his latest track, "Finish What You Started". Along the way, we chat about Ben going solo with the project, a very sunny upcoming live cameo, and the importance of "fuck it" energy. Connect with Boo Seeka on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to their latest single, "Finish What You Started" on Spotify and Apple Music. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram, on Facebook. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 24 Mar 2022 | Commanding the Wall of Hugs w/ BUGS | 00:47:40 | |
Max dials in with Connor Brooker, frontman of Brisbane power-pop trio BUGS to chat about their brand new third album, "Cooties". In an absolute rocket of a chat, they cover Connor's discussion about gender and masculinity in his work, why we might here a roll call of birds in their next work, and whether Bob Katter will make an appearance at their live shows. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 15 Apr 2022 | Kicking COVID for the Tour w/ Holy Holy | 00:27:14 | |
Sam catches up with Tim Carroll, one half of the Aussie hit-machine band Holy Holy in the midst of their upcoming Hello My Beautiful World Tour. They chat about the relaxing pleasure of jumping in the tour van, get a rundown of what a day in the life of a national tour looks like, and describe why it's not too scary forgetting your most popular lyrics on stage. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 17 Apr 2022 | Hot Singles in You Local Area with Egoism | 00:38:23 | |
To celebrate the release of their latest single "For Ages", we asked Sydney indie-pop duo Egoism to share with us their picks for Sydney's best up-and-coming acts in the freshly rebooted Hot Singles in Your Local Area. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 21 Apr 2022 | The Best Chip Packets w/ Hope D | 00:19:34 | |
Sam dials in with Brisbane singer-songwriter Hope D in the middle of her Hate Goodbyes Tour. They chat about Hope's newest (but not so new) track, how to nail the hungover plane trip on tour, and the pros and cons of co-writing with some of Australia's biggest names on very personal topics. Connect with Hope D on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to her latest single "Hate Goodbyes" on Spotify and Apple Music. Purchase tickets to her Hate Goodbyes tour at her website. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram, on Facebook. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 28 Apr 2022 | Know What You're Singing About w/ Charlie Collins | 00:23:43 | |
Max dials in with Sydney-based singer-songwriter Charlie Collins on the release of her second album Undone. They chat about the two divorces in Charlie's life that have been instrumental in her first two albums, collaborating with quite surprising artists, and how this album is the perfect catharsis for heartbreak. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 26 Apr 2022 | BONUS: Live from Full Tilt Festival! | 01:14:09 | |
Sam and Max dive head-first into the Brisbane leg of the Full Tilt festival, talking to big name punk and metal acts around their huge sets on-stage! Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 06 May 2022 | The Evolution from Flip Phone w/ Ocean Grove | 00:34:58 | |
Sam dials in Dale Tanner from Melbourne metal outfit Ocean Grove to chat about their latest album "Up in the Air Forever." They chat about how last albums have bookended the pandemic, the metaphorical importance of a smashing shoe, and how it was collaborating with party punks The Dune Rats! Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 19 May 2022 | Twilight, But Not the Vampires w/ Annie Hamilton | 00:31:00 | |
Max chats with Sydney-based singer-songwriter Annie Hamilton on the release of her debut album "The Future is Here But It Feels Kinda Like The Past". They chat about how the landscape she's in when she writes is so influential, where on the record you might hear a stock whip, and whether she'll produce a break-up fashion collection. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 01 Jun 2022 | Desert Winds to Club Bangers w/ RONA. | 00:22:07 | |
Max dials in with Kaytetye electronic artist, RONA. to chat about the release of her debut EP, "Closure". They talk about RONA.'s deep connection to country, and how it plays out in the release, how she's turning the sound of rustling wind into club bangers, and what the best way to throwdown on the dance floor is. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 23 Jun 2022 | "This is The Pitch" W/ Bec Sandridge | 00:21:46 | |
Fresh off the release of her latest single, "Cost of Love", Max chats with Sydney pop artist Bec Sandridge. They cover the importance of the song's shuffling beat, the darkness on her upcoming EP, and whether The Veronicas or Tina Turner get a starring role in a DJ set. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 08 Jul 2022 | The Exact Album Release w/ Renforshort | 00:12:09 | |
Starting our record at the exact moment her debut album "Dear Amelia" dropped, Max dials in with Canadian indie-pop superstar Renforshort. They cover the dark tones of the album, her obsession with Julian Casablancas (and her plan for a Splendour in the Grass meet-cute), and how she will avoid hospital in Australia this time. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 14 Jul 2022 | Trying to Go For a Loose Abdomen w/ Art Vs. Science | 00:33:23 | |
After a failed first attempt, Max dials in with Dan Mac from party-starters Art Vs. Science to chat about their latest single "I Saw You" and their upcoming album "Big Overdrive". They discuss the history of Electro-House, how to get the audience into a good hypnotic trance, and why kick-ons are for new music only. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 20 Jul 2022 | Don't Go Paintballing in Denver w/ Dillon Francis | 00:37:04 | |
[Language warning]: An absolutely MASSIVE episode as Max and Sam give their Splendour in the Grass preview, before leading a chat with superstar producer and DJ, Dillon Francis. They chat about Dillon's latest single "Don't Let Me Let Go", his why he might not switch to Metalcore, and who we should see at Splendour this year (Hint: It's not Dillon Francis). Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 11 Aug 2022 | Let's Make it Dramatic w/ WAAX | 00:21:46 | |
Max dials in with frontwoman of Brisbane band WAAX to chat about their latest album, "At Least I'm Free". They chat about collaborating with US superstar K. Flay, why Queen are a huge influence on the album, and how they'll be bringing the dramatic sound that means metalcore fans really dig their style. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 18 Aug 2022 | Presets in Your Brain w/ Matthew Young | 00:36:29 | |
Max speaks with New Zealand Alt-pop sensation Matthew Young following the release of his debut full-length album, "It's A Feeling". They dive deep into the line between musical instrumentation and foley work, why Matthew was ahead of the Stranger Things curve, and about how his mental health journey intersected with his creativity and musical career to create his stunning tracks. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 25 Aug 2022 | Letting the Walls Down w/ Jesswar | 00:21:27 | |
Sam and Max dial in with Jesswar ahead of the release of their upcoming mixtape, "Life's Short, Live Big". They chat through how Jesswar's new era started by breaking down their walls, how they've changed their attitude and sound on the new release, and how they're progressing on a mission they laid down for themselves 12 months ago. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 01 Sep 2022 | Wrestling and Macca's w/ Peace Ritual | 00:27:53 | |
Max and Sam dial into chat with Joel and Tom from the Aussie rock super-group Peace Ritual to coincide with the release of their debut self-titled EP. The duo talk about how this new project rose from the ashes of their previous bands, how light bullying can make for a great record, and what the robes REALLY mean. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 15 Sep 2022 | Seven House Parties in One Night w/ What So Not | 00:25:05 | |
Max dials in with Aussie producer-extraordinaire What So Not to chat about his upcoming album, "Anomaly". Along the way they get into where a toy saxophone lives on the record, how WA made him feel reinspired, and who What So Not would have soundtracking his ultimate house party. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 08 Sep 2022 | Divulging Every Secret w/ L D R U | 00:21:39 | |
Sam and Max dial in with Drew Carmody, better known as Sydney-based producer L D R U to chat about his latest release "The Excuse". They dive into how his live set is changing, what fans can expect from some upcoming releases, and get a solid-gold L D R U guarantee. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 22 Sep 2022 | Music's an Art, Not a Sport w/ Joel Turner | 00:21:14 | |
Sam dials in with Australian beatboxing idol Joel Turner to chat about his return to the scene with latest track "Mullet". They dive into how important it is to keep music as an art, some suprising metal influences, and what it was like to be plastered all over Weet-Bix boxes. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 30 Sep 2022 | Australia Has the Best Coffee w/ ERRA | 00:23:36 | |
Fighting against hotel Wi-Fi on the road, Max and Sam dial in with Alabama metalcore band ERRA, who are back on Aussie shores for the first time in five years. They chat about Australians' proper pit etiquette, lift the lid on some bands' opinions of Italian metal crowds, and get a surprisingly glowing review of new Nickelback. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 08 Oct 2022 | Saxophone on Every Song w/ The Vanns | 00:19:41 | |
Sam dials in with Cameron from the NSW South Coast rock outfit The Vanns to chat about their latest track "Making it Out Alive". Along the way they chat about how saxophone makes everything sound slinky, who the ultimate festival collab would be with, and why we should all be referring to the Florida rockers as Matchbox Thirty by now. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 13 Oct 2022 | Finding the Sound IS the Sound w/ Ayla | 00:17:06 | |
Max dials in with Indie singer-songwriter Ayla to chat about her latest single "Bitterness". They dive into how a broken and then mended friendship inspired the track, how a stack of different Aussie artists have had a hand in her upcoming debut album, and how the Sunshine Coast's unique community helps artists find their feet. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 04 Nov 2022 | What Was the Band Doing Before This? w/ St Lucia | 00:27:00 | |
Max dials in with Jean, the frontman of U.S. pop outfit St Lucia to chat about their latest album "Utopia". They get stuck into how this joyous, vibrant release found its origins in the chaos of the pandemic, why it was released over two parts this year, and how their tracks go from acoustic nuggets to full-blown synth bangers. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 10 Nov 2022 | The Party, The After-Party, and the Melancholy Dance Party w/ Ivey | 00:28:08 | |
We mix genres today, and get the hot goss from Ivey about their favourite bands from the Gold Coast, and hear about their upcoming Bright, Famous, Dead EP. This Hot Singles in Your Local Area delves plenty of new tracks from the best GC artists, and establishes once-and-for-all that music theory is definitely overrated. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 17 Nov 2022 | Part Underground Club Show, Part Outdoor Festival in the Sun w/ Kinder | 00:15:25 | |
Max dials in Kinder, with two sisters who are heating up Australian dancefloors with their latest EP, "Akwaaba". They chat about their rapid-fire release schedule, how this release is a product of Byron Bay, and give a very wise warning ahead of summer shows. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 20 Nov 2022 | Hot Singles in Your Local Area w/ TOWNS | 00:33:11 | |
With the release of their latest EP, "Things You Might Feel Sometimes", Max dials in with TOWNS to find out about their favourite up-and-comers from their hometown, Adelaide. They get into hyper-pop, post-punk, and find out how TOWNS are the band that everyone wants to share the stage with. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 25 Nov 2022 | Getting into Character w/ Thornhill | 00:15:54 | |
Ahead of Good Things Festival, Max dials in with the frontman of Melbourne metal band, Thornhill. They chat about the band's latest tour of the U.S., how their new material fits with their older tracks (or doesn't), and who is unmissable on the Good Things Lineup. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 01 Dec 2022 | Just Fun As F*ck To Play w/ Kisschasy | 00:21:10 | |
Good Things Festival is upon us this weekend, so Sam dials in with Joel from Australian rock legends Kisschasy to chat about their triumphant return to the stage. They dive deep on what's been happening while they were on hiatus, how they've gone getting back into form, and what fans can expect when they play their first shows in over 7 years at Good Things! Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 12 Dec 2022 | The Awkward Second Time w/ Kisschasy | 00:07:09 | |
Reporting live from the Brisbane leg of the Good Things Festival, Max and Sam chat with Joel and Sean of Kisschasy. They find out how the reunion shows went, whether we can look forward to new shows, and which other band on the line-up has a secret crush on them. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 13 Dec 2022 | Analysing the World Cup w/ Millencolin | 00:12:46 | |
From backstage at Good Things Festival in Brisbane, Sam and Max chat with Nik from pop-punk legends Millencolin. They take a deep dive into the FIFA World Cup (fresh off Australia's loss to Argentina), discover what it takes to keep a band going after 30 years, and find out about punk's longevity. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 11 Dec 2022 | Stop It, He's Already Dead w/ Redhook | 00:10:42 | |
Before they jump on stage for Brisbane Good Things Festival, Max and Sam catch up with Redhook. They cover how they band feel about being gameified, what kind of bread is on the menu, and how they're feeling ahead of their debut album drop! Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 07 Dec 2022 | Every Song is Someone's Favourite Song w/ Sleeping with Sirens | 00:10:22 | |
Live from the artist area at Good Things Brisbane, Max and Sam chat with Florida punk heavyweights, Sleeping with Sirens. They dive into how the band feels to be back travelling around the world, what it's like having a local on the roster, and how to build the perfect setlist from seven full-length albums' worth of material. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 14 Dec 2022 | Shout-Out to Brisbane City Council w/ Regurgitator | 00:10:37 | |
To close out their time live at the Brisbane leg of Good Things, Max and Sam chat with Brisbane legends Regurgitator. They dive deep into everyone's hometown, Brisbane, talking about seeing Powderfinger at the Paddo, how you could rent a spot in the Valley, and their attempt at an Olympic anthem. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 15 Dec 2022 | Presenting What You've Made w/ Touch Sensitive | 00:27:35 | |
Don't fret it's not a 17-year-old fronting the podcast, just Max's ruined voice as he and Sam dial in with producer and style icon Touch Sensitive to chat about his latest EP, "Cold Cuts". They talk about Italian wedding dance floors, jamming with yourself, and a (unlikely) Future Classic supergroup. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 25 Dec 2022 | Christmas Bonus - 2022 Outtakes | 00:07:03 | |
While we're enjoying getting a little festive, we've prepared a short selection of our favourite outtakes, stuff-ups and cut questions from the interviews we've had this year. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 19 Jan 2023 | Hottest 100 Special 2023 | 01:00:30 | |
| 26 Jan 2023 | Doing Cool Sh*t 101 w/ Plini | 00:44:30 | |
Sam and Max take a deep-dive into the world of triple-decker samples before kicking off a chat with Australian guitar maestro Plini ahead of his nation-wide summer tour! They get into how best to learn hard songs, what you can teach when students are better than you, and how Plini can recognise when his audience are in the vibe. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 04 Feb 2023 | Hot Singles In Your Local Area - Sam and Max | 00:21:24 | |
With no guests for this week's show, Sam and Max dive into a little of what they've been listening to lately, running the range from chill-core all the way to wild country-flavoured bangers! Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 09 Feb 2023 | Never, Ever Start A Pity Pit w/ Knocked Loose | 00:31:38 | |
Off the back of a chat about Red Hot Chilli Peppers' tour, Sam and Max open up a circle chat with Isaac from Kentucky metalcore legends, Knocked Loose. With their slots at Coachella, Bonnaroo, and of course Knotfest coming up, Isaac talks about how they're expecting to be received by pop fans when they're barking, who they would collab with, and why you should never start a pit just because you feel sorry for the band. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 17 Feb 2023 | Bufo, Straight Up w/ FIDLAR | 00:33:18 | |
After a deep dive into the history of Australian Idol, Sam and Max chat with Zac, the front man of California punk outfit FIDLAR. They chat about what's reset their sound, who they're keeping an eye out for when they're coming down under, and what Tony Hawk's pizza order is. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 23 Feb 2023 | Hot Singles in Your Local Area & Hated Tracks that Slap | 00:43:47 | |
Another week, another lack of a guest as Max forgot to man the inbox, but he and Sam bring you an update of what they've been listening to, as well as debunking some myths about great songs that people hate. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 09 Mar 2023 | Is the Album Review Dead & The Perfect AFL Game Soundtrack | 00:44:45 | |
Inspired by an investigation by The Music, Sam and Max dive into the age-old question "is the album dead?" They also perform some community services, giving a big name video game developer the soundtrack they need for an upcoming smash hit. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 18 Mar 2023 | The First Taste of SITG 2023 | 00:34:15 | |
Sam and Max dust of their journalism degrees, take a deep dive into the first glimpse of the Splendour 2023 line up, and share some new music reccos. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 13 Apr 2023 | SITG 2023 & Open Up Some Space to Twerk w/ Stevan | 00:47:49 | |
Sam and Max dive into the full Splendour in the Grass line-up to analyse who's going to be the sets of the festival. Then we chat with Wollongong's multi-instrumentalist master Stevan about his latest track Reptilian. They get into how Stevan's famous labelmates have been helping his work, where his disco vibe has come from, and which Grammy winners' house parties he's going to next. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 20 Apr 2023 | Coachella & An All-Aussie Adventure w/ Set Mo | 00:40:22 | |
Sam and Max dive into their thoughts on the first week of Coachella, and discuss new music chaotically. Then, Max chats with Sydney producer duo Set Mo about their second album, Flux. They cover the universal language (bangers at a house party), Fat Boy Slim taking his crowds to God, and how to turn a piano ballad into a house anthem. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 27 Apr 2023 | Musical Icks & Never Assume the Lyrical Meaning w/ Hatchie | 00:42:33 | |
Sam and Max delve into the important topic of detailing their musical icks before Max chats with Hatchie about the release of the deluxe edition of her latest album, Giving the World Away. They delve into why her husband and her don't read into the lyrics, how she's choosing a live set list, and why reviewers who jump to conclusions about lyrics often get it wrong. Connect with Hatchie on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to the deluxe version of Giving the World Away on Spotify and Apple Music. 00:00 - Intro and Musical Icks 8:49 - New Music 21:55 - Hatchie Interview New Music: Fist Fight - The Kite String Tangle I CAN TELL CHILD - Lani Rose Sleeping is Easier - Chessa Rich DYWTYLM - Sleep Token Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 05 May 2023 | Groovin' The Moo Review & 100 Episodes w/ Virtues | 00:46:04 | |
Sam recaps his experience at Groovin' the Moo's Sunshine Coast leg, before former co-host and current Virtues' guitarist Dan joins to talk about their latest single "The House that Evil Built" in Amped's 100th artist interview (give or take). The trio chat about the haunted home at the centre of the track, Thy Art is Murder's impact on the song, and the surprising influence of Enya on the track and Virtues' entire artistry. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 11 May 2023 | Punk Goes Dunder Mifflin w/ Northlane & The Best and Worst Days in Music | 00:38:20 | |
Sam and Max talk through one of the biggest, best and worst days in music history (and future), and then dial in with Marcus from Northlane ahead of their Monsters of Oz tour in North America. They cover the 10th anniversary of Singularity, if Lonely Island would get a run these days, and playing live in the home of Jim, Pam and Dwight. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 14 May 2023 | Hot Singles in Your Local Area w/ The Vanns | 00:32:43 | |
Max and Sam catch up with Cam from The Vanns to chat about six new rock tracks that you need to have in your playlists. Along the way, we try to give Vanns fans a group moniker, we discover some great South Coast artists, and we get an explainer on ⅞ time signatures. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 18 May 2023 | Learning the Skills from Jason w/ Saint Lane & Eurovision 2023 | 01:00:35 | |
Max and Sam run through the big tour and festival news of the week and break down Eurovision so you don't have to before dialling in with Gold Coast rapper Saint Lane to chat about his second album, Crying in the Porsche. They cover Lane's award-winning high school music, his quest to learn to fight, and why this album is feeling so raw. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 25 May 2023 | How Much Yoga Will be Done? w/ San Cisco & Brisbane's Walk of Fame | 00:44:32 | |
Sam and Max debate the importance of Rock 'n' Roll in the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame before Max catches up with Jordi from San Cisco to chat about the upcoming Dream Machine Festival. They get stuck into the troubles of getting back on the road after lockdowns, what to expect from upcoming albums, and how good their yoga might be in Bali. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 01 Jun 2023 | Hot Singles in Your Local Area w/ Great Gable | 00:22:13 | |
While both Sam and Max take a little health break from the intro this week, Sam did manage to catch-up with Chris from Great Gable as they swung by Brisbane on their tour with Matt Corby. They get stuck into a stack of new W.A.-based artists that you should add to your playlist right now! Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 09 Jun 2023 | The Whole EP's on the Playlist w/ LOSER & ARIA Chart Abandonment? | 00:45:29 | |
Sam and Max are back to full(ish?) heath this week as they investigate the lack of Aussie artists on the ARIA Charts. Then, Max dials in for a chat with Tim from Melbourne 2/3/4/5-piece LOSER off the back of their latest EP, "Stadium Dreams on a Bedroom Budget". They cover the EP's out-of-the-box release schedule, what it's like bringing the songs to life in a live setting, and why XXXX is the perfect beer. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 15 Jun 2023 | Giving the Fans Their Favourite Band Back w/ You Me At Six & ARIAs Pt. 2 | 00:49:52 | |
Max and Sam don the gloves to go in for a second round finding out just how far Australians have fallen on the ARIA charts. Then, they dial in with Josh Franceschi from British rockers You Me At Six to chat ahead of their Australian tour. They chat about the resurgence of punk in the mainstream, how they've gone about reclaiming their sense of belonging on their latest album, and if the band are on track to relearn the old hits for the live shows. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 06 Jul 2023 | It's More than A Game: Under-Rated Bangers | 00:36:45 | |
Another month, another little break for the boys! Sam and Max return to the mics to catch-up, and delve into some of their favourite bangers from big bands. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram, on Facebook. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 17 Jul 2023 | The Post-Pre-Countdown Analysis of the Hottest 100 | 00:44:18 | |
The crowd has been clamouring for it, so here it is: 78 Amped's pre-countdown analysis of the Like a Version Hottest 100 released after the countdown has aired. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 04 Aug 2023 | Under-Rated Bangers, Pt. 2 | 00:31:14 | |
Max is out and about on holidays, gallivanting around Europe, but we don't want you to fret, we pre-recorded a cheeky ep to get you across the line. Revisiting the end of their lists from episode 104, Sam and Max get into the other under-rated bangers by big artists that you should know. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 20 Jul 2023 | Starting in the HOG Shed w/ King Stingray | 00:44:39 | |
Sam and Max embrace for one last time before they separate for a few weeks with Max jetsetting to Europe, and they dial in with King Stingray's Cam Messer to chat the band's latest single, "Lookin' Out". Along the way they cover those first shows at the HOG Shed in Arnhem Land, what it's like going back-to-back on huge tours, and whether Christ Martin's coming knocking yet. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 03 Sep 2023 | Back from Europe w/ Boy & Bear | 00:37:48 | |
After a much-needed European holiday (for one of us), Sam and Max gather back around the mics and chat with Boy & Bear about the 10th anniversary of their huge second album, Harlequin Dream. They dive into why some of their newly released tracks didn't make the cut on the original pressing, where Australia's best caramel slice is, and how we can all get justice for Mexico. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 04 Sep 2023 | BONUS: Bigsound Preview Double Up w/ Foley & Matilda Pearl | 00:30:10 | |
As all of Brisbane sets out their schedules ahead of Bigsound this week, we bring you quick chats with two artists we're keen to catch live in the three nights of showcase sets. Foley, flying into Brisbane from New Zealand to grace us with their smooth, funky pop dial in to chat about the energy they're bring to turn their debut album into a live show. Then Matilda Pearl dials in from Melbourne to go over her genre-hopping pop sounds before she jets up to South By South-East Queensland. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 24 Sep 2023 | Don't Play in That Band Anymore w/ The Belair Lip Bombs | 00:16:51 | |
In the midst of a hectic week, Sam and Max sit down to chat with Maisie from Melbourne rockers, The Belair Lip Bombs. They cover the many and varied influences the band has had, why it was high-time they dropped their debut album, Lush Life, and which other band Maisie doesn't play in. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 28 Sep 2023 | The Other AFL Grand Final Half-Time Show w/ Luca Brasi | 00:22:30 | |
Ahead of the Grand Final, Max and Sam dialled in with Pat from Luca Brasi to chat AFL, and a broke in to bit of a discussion of their latest album The World Don't Owe You Anything. They cover whether it's best to start writing on acoustic or electric guitar, the surprising alternative mixes of the tracks, and what it's like playing at the MCG on the big day. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 08 Oct 2023 | A Musical Job Interview w/ BOY SODA | 00:21:49 | |
Sam and Max dial in with one of Australia's smoothest producers and artists, Boy Soda, to chat about his latest single, "SIP". They chat about his love of 80's sci-fi soundtracks (Hollywood, stay tuned), the wild start for the track from unloved stems, and how best to get nerdy and open-minded about the songwriting process. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 12 Oct 2023 | The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Soundtrack w/ Short Stack | 00:34:27 | |
Sam and Max, reunited back on the mics again, chat about their list of "red flag" artists, before diving into a chat with Shaun from Aussie Pop-punk legends Short Stack ahead of their regional tour and the Good Things Festival. In the chat they cover what it's like touring with the kids in tow, what it's like going feral in the regional shows, and whether the sweepy fringe will come back. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 19 Oct 2023 | Vaso and a Mint Cake w/ Enter Shikari | 00:35:55 | |
Off the back of a long time apart, Sam and Max finally get to catch up on what they've been listening to with each other, before dialling in with Rou from UK metallers Enter Shikari, ahead of their live shows with Good Things Festival. They chat about the essentials in a hiking bag, Lord of the Fries, and why recreating the breadth of life's experiences requires a whole heap of genres to dabble in. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 30 Oct 2023 | A Lot Happens at Check-In w/ Sophisticated Dingo | 00:57:42 | |
Max and Sam run through some of the bands that do it better live than on record, before Sam jumps in to chat with Lew from Melbourne band Sophisticated Dingo. They cover the odd plane-fellows you'll get between Sydney and Brisbane, what comes out of singing around the house, and which 1998 Hottest 100 entries are more deserving than others. Connect with Sophisticated Dingo on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to their latest single, "Been Thinking" on Spotify and Apple Music. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 19 Nov 2023 | Techno-Mathcore w/ Silent Planet | 00:36:17 | |
With news of the latest instalment of the GTA franchise on the horizon, Sam and Max create their own radio stations in-game, then Sam catches up with Garret from Silent Planet to chat about their latest album, Superbloom. They cover everything from the crazy collisions of genre in the heavy world, bringing in new vocalists for the album, and get get technical in the world of songwriting. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 29 Nov 2023 | BONUS: Injuries from the Rockstar Lifestyle w/ Stand Atlantic | 00:17:33 | |
The Good Things, they're a-coming, so we're loading up with a bonus ep in the feed, as Sam and Max chat with Bonnie from Stand Atlantic ahead of the Good Things Festival. They cover how to completely sideline yourself when on tour, exploring new sounds as a band, and how to get around the ambush shoey. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 01 Dec 2023 | Spin-Kicks from a Meatstack w/ While She Sleeps | 00:41:48 | |
Recording immediately prior to the release of Spotify Wrapped, Sam and Max have a punt on what might be in their top 10s. Then the boys sit down with Loz and Aaran from British metallers, While She Sleeps ahead of their show at the Good Things Festival. They cover the importance of the Barn in the formation of the band, how they treat the band like a business as self-managers, and what their fan's varied reactions to their latest single, "Self Hell" meant to them. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 21 Jan 2024 | And We're Back! | 00:25:15 | |
They've long polished off the last of the Chrissy ham from the fridge, and as they get settled into 2024, Sam and Max bust out the mics to kick start the podcast for the year, covering their essential summer listening, some belting 80s sound tracks, and set the benchmark for the year seeing if they can figure out the ARIA top 10. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 27 Jan 2024 | Very into Power-Violence w/ The Midnight | 01:09:28 | |
Dropping their Hottest 100 predictions before the big dance kicks off, Sam and Max debut the sound of their first in-studio pod. Then they're joined all the away from LA by Tim McEwan, one-half of Synthwave band The Midnight, ahead of their tour down under. They chat about how to create an idealised version of the 80s, what the Danish underground scene is (or isn't like), and what listeners might expect on the next full-length Midnight release. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 01 Feb 2024 | Hottest 100 Wash Up and Grammys Predictions | 00:55:22 | |
No guest this week as Sam and Max take on the wash up of the most controversial Hottest 100 (til next year's). Along the way they cover some sad songs, tell people to grow up, and look ahead to see which artists the Grammys will let down this year. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 08 Feb 2024 | It's a Bit Messy, a Bit Chaotic w/ Slim Jimz | 01:03:46 | |
Sam and Max recap the Grammys, ponder what songs they'd delete and do a little more Red Flag, Green Flag with some artists, before jumping on the line to chat with Sydney psych rockers Slim Jimz about their latest track, "Now You're Gone". They cover how a few break ups inspired the part-punk, part-funk sound on the track, where the East Coast's best-looking crowds are, and whether Sydney or Perth is producing the best bands. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 15 Feb 2024 | You Can Keep the Spearmint Milk w/ Any Girl | 01:13:01 | |
Love is in the air as Max and Sam go through their favourite (and least favourite) love songs for Valentine's Day, recap the Super Bowl halftime show, and talk about a few favourite video game sound tracks, before Max dials in with Any Girl to talk about her latest single, "Talk About You". On the chat they dive deep into the benefits of songwriting camps, what isolation in WA produces in the scene, and why hyperpop is having its moment. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 22 Feb 2024 | Feeling More Like Myself Again Onstage w/ 360 | 01:17:29 | |
Sam and Max look at the big issues with the Australian music industry's funding model that may have impacted Groovin' The Moo's cancellation in 2024, and unpack the mystery of Pitbull's new album before Max dials in with 360 ahead of his Back to Life regional tour. They chat about 360's return to the industry after struggling with both addiction and mental health, what it was like hitting the stage for the first time on his return, and get his read on the state of Hip Hop in Australia as he hits the road.
Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 09 Mar 2024 | Not Connecting with Artists, Connecting with TikTok w/ ShockOne | 01:39:31 | |
Max and Sam dive into Australian music's biggest issue: gig etiquette in 2024. After that, Max has a two-week long chat with Australian Drum 'n' Bass royalty ShockOne before and after he drops his latest album, Organism Algorithm. They get stuck into the other biggest questions in the industry, including A.I. producing music, liveability as an artist in 2024, and of course, how fans can expect to cut shapes at his album launch parties. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 21 Mar 2024 | Falling Like a Cartoon for 20 Minutes | 00:49:57 | |
Chaos ensues as Sam and Max podcast raw without a guest. They cover their favourite gigs, a little bit of Splendour wash-up, and provide the motivation you need for your biggest dreams. Then, on the vinyl club, Sam provides his Green Day review, and sets Max some homework from some of the longest Friends of the Show. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 27 Apr 2024 | BONUS: Bad Sounds Extended Chat | 00:26:45 | |
A few weeks back, we published our episode with British pop band Bad Sounds about their latest EP, "Escaping from a Violent Time Vol. 4". This week, we're sneaking back into your feed to give you the full-length cut of the chat including a few extra minutes talking about their upcoming second album, also entitled "Escaping from a Violent Time", due out May 10th. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 29 Mar 2024 | The Extended Bad Sounds Universe w/ Bad Sounds | 01:16:59 | |
Max and Sam talk through the impact on UMG's withdrawal from TikTok now that some of the dust has started to settle and two songs fill the vacuum, and they rule on some good and bad band names. Then, Max dials in with the UK's Bad Sounds, speaking with brothers Callum and Ewan about their huge four-volume EP release, and what might be coming next for the band. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 11 Apr 2024 | Live from the Newark Bathroom w/ Between You and Me | 01:10:01 | |
Sam and Max dig into the greatest cinematic masterpiece of all time, the Digimon Movie, and then get stuck into some musical evolutions to help you build out your musical knowledge. Then, Sam has some technical difficulties, but manages to connect with Jake from Melbourne Pop-Punk outfit Between You and Me to discuss their current U.S. tour and their latest EP, "Shit Yeah!" Along the way, they cover the gruelling schedule of touring, the non-approach to the EP, and their blossoming bromance with Knuckle Puck. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 18 Apr 2024 | Wanting to Hear the Songs that Make You Feel 15 w/ Boys Like Girls | 01:12:32 | |
Sam and Max come back to the hot debate about encores and setlist design and then test their knowledge with some one-second songs. Then, they head to the Fortitude Music Hall to chat with Boys Like Girls on the Brisbane leg of their tour with Simple Plan. They cover the key differences between NFL, AFL and Rugby, how the band came back together to record their latest album, and why they just want to hear Third Eye Blind's old stuff. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 25 Apr 2024 | How Many Films Featured Sugar Ray?!? | 00:47:52 | |
Call Jason Derulo, because Sam and Max are Ridin' Solo this week. They dive into their review of Taylor Swift's latest, The Tortured Poets Department, chat about Sam's experience at SZA's live show, and then list out more of the greatest film soundtracks for alt kids. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 02 May 2024 | Epic Heavy. Smash. Bang. In Your Face W/ Dark Hours | 01:39:51 | |
Max and Sam have both been busy at gigs this week, and we look back at their experiences at 6lack and Niall Horan. Then they get serious for a sec, and talk about what the sound of the 2020s is (or isn't), before Max dives into a chat with another Sam, from brand-new Sydney metal band Dark Hours. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 09 May 2024 | Saying Goodbye to One of Brisbane's Best Venues w/ Frank Turner | 01:19:29 | |
Sam and Max are in mourning as they talk about the closure of one of the country's best music venues, the Zoo in Brisbane. They also cover some new finds and a quick spot of this or that. Then, Sam jumps on a call with British singer/songwriter Frank Turner, chatting about Frank's memories of the Zoo at his first Aussie show, what it's like making albums for himself, and how he came together with one of Australia's best bands for one of his latest singles! Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 16 May 2024 | Breaking Barriers w/ The Breaking Through Podcast | 01:42:32 | |
Sam and Max talk all things Eurovision, and analyse why big artists are skipping the home of the 2032 Olympics before sitting down with Brenton, host of The Breaking Through Podcast for a QLD lovefest. In a crossover event for the centuries, they cover everything they think needs work in the Aussie music scene, from rooms and radio to touring and ticketing. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 20 May 2024 | BONUS: Breaking Through Podcast Extended Chat | 00:59:33 | |
This week, we dropped our chat with Brenton from the Breaking Through Podcast in our feed, but the banter was so good we just couldn't keep it all from you. In this extended chat, we dive deep in to how we all ended up in the music podcasting game, and look back at some of our best festival experiences. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 23 May 2024 | RSPCA by Aretha Franklin?!? | 00:57:18 | |
Sam and Max take it easy this week after two very rant-fuelled episodes in a row and chat about the Jungle gig in Brisbane, and Billie Eilish's latest, before playing some games. They start with Red Dead Redemption 2, then the Covers Game, and finally some Breakdowns of the week. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 23 May 2024 | It's Free Jazz, But It Ends Up Sounding Like Us w/ POND | 01:10:06 | |
Sam succumbs to a character moment as a Southern gentleman, before they cover some really family-friendly tunes from Cannibal Corpse. They take a very non-legalistic look at the Live Nation Anti-Trust lawsuit, and how it might impact the Aussie industry. Then Max dials in with Nick Allbrook from WA legend POND off the back of their latest single "So Lo". They talk about how the band are channeling a big night at the club, whether genre is back in a big way, and how the band plan out their albums. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 06 Jun 2024 | What Are You Doing Out There Playing that Music? w/ Old Mervs | 01:22:50 | |
Max and Sam have a punt at predicting the Listen Out line-up (in the past), seeing fans in the street, and analyse the tuckshop line economics. Sam brings Max a stack of new stuff to explore, and commissions a video from one of the big wigs on the 'Gram. Then, they catch up with Dave from WA band Old Mervs ahead of their appearance at Spin Off Festival in Adelaide in July. They chat about coming up in a small, rural WA town, the importance of touring regionally for the local scenes, and how the band will build out their Spin Off set to get the new fans in the mosh. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 13 Jun 2024 | My Head Bouncing Around the Screen w/ Raave Tapes | 01:21:10 | |
Sam and Max have a stab at the upcoming Good Things festival line up, and then try to solve the issue of cancelling festivals once and for all. Sam brings a few big hitting breakdowns to soil Max's ears with. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 27 Jun 2024 | Nimbin, For the Sights and Sounds w/ Park Rd | 01:15:16 | |
Sam and Max get right into the big issues, figuring out why people don't like Coldplay, and run through a list of Sam's very first big tracks of 2024 (in June). Then, they look into the Bigsound line up that dropped this week ahead of Brisbane's most exciting week in September. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 20 Jun 2024 | This is a Private Hospital w/ Girl and Girl | 01:03:12 | |
Recovering from a silly start (and a wheezy lung), Max and Sam tuck into some emo rock cringe, two interesting music-adjacent developments, and then unload on their musical pet peeves. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 11 Jul 2024 | Back into the Fairstar Fun Ship w/ Grinspoon | 01:10:19 | |
Sam and Max find what will really get our Olympians hyped to bring home the gold over our official track. Then, Sam tries to discover if he can be swayed by the Beatles, and chats with Max about the best of Nickelback. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 04 Jul 2024 | I Would Have Just Said the Acoustic Guitar w/ Rum Jungle | 01:16:20 | |
Sam and Max unpack why the Aussie music scene is off Triple J currently, and unpack how and why the Australian media landscape broadly is letting down Aussie music. Then, they look back at a stellar Glastonbury that was, and then explore a real potpourri of strange thoughts from Sam's suitcase. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 18 Jul 2024 | Could Sam DJ Your Party? | 00:54:26 | |
Max challenges Sam to tell us which hits he would slap on if he was handed the aux cord at your next party, then they dive into some bands that are completely underrated. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| 25 Jul 2024 | In Memoriam: Splendour in the Grass | 00:53:28 | |
Sam and Max cover the gamut from operatic metal to the best of modern country in the first ten minutes, then follow it up with a sad moment of silence for a fallen soldier: Splendour in the Grass (and Max's dignity). After they perk back up, they want to cement some modern day classics. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||