Max catches up with Spencer White, one half of Brisbane electronic duo Collar to chat about their new EP "Hard Time to Take It". They chat about the great foley work that goes into making a track, how this release is less punk than their former work, and how the pair clicked into the sound for the band. Connect with Collar on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to their latest single, "Hard Time to Take It" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with...
Sep 02, 2021•16 min•Ep. 54
Max catches up with Children Collide to chat about their brand new album, "Time Itself". Along the way, they chat about the band's journey back to recording with each other, what it was like reforming and recording around the world in COVID-times, and how they have integrated a new member. Connect with Children Collide on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to their latest album, "Time Itself" on Spotify and Apple Music . Check out Max guesting on The Freed Man Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spot...
Aug 26, 2021•21 min•Ep. 53
Max avoid the long-distance rates with a local area call to Brisbane rockers Beddy Rays, to chat about their brand new single "Week on Repeat". They get to the bottom of where Joel Turner has been for all these years, their best road trip bands, and the importance of a pie van on the worksite. Connect with Beddy Rays on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to their latest single, "Week on Repeat" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on...
Aug 19, 2021•20 min•Ep. 52
Max and Sam reunite for a recording for the first time in a long-time with the most consistent friends of the show, Adelaide pop-punk duo TOWNS. Between chats about their latest single "98.", they catch up on everything 90s, discuss why sport haven't let music into their world, and how to dispose of an old Ford Falcon. Connect with TOWNS on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to their latest single, "98." on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 7...
Jul 22, 2021•43 min•Ep. 51
For the first time in a long time, Max sits down with Elle Graham and Danny Harley, better known as Woodes and The Kite String Tangle to chat about their new collaborative project, Tornado Club, and their upcoming debut EP, Reset . Between chats about the release, they chat about French music on TikTok, the emotional honesty of writing in a collaboration, and whether or not there will be a second date. Connect with Tornado club on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to the EP's latest single, "I...
Jul 08, 2021•27 min•Ep. 50
Max dials in with Tristan from the Freed Man Podcast to chat about a few new tracks, and a few catch-up tracks that are a sheer necessity for the modern middle-age man. Connect with The Freed Man Podcast online and on Facebook to join the virtual beer garden and discover the huge variety of topics that the modern man needs to be across. Wait - M83 Easy Love - Pacific Avenue Pittsburgh - The Amity Affliction Lonely but not Alone - EGOISM Feather - Little Dragon Method to the Madness - The Wombats...
May 30, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 35
Max is joined in the Zoom room by long-time friend of the show Nic Huntington, who has graduated to greener pastures with his own hilarious podcast, Price Negotiable, to bring you six new tracks in your ears and on your playlists. Loose Change (Ft. Earl Sweatshirt) - The Alchemist YOU - Eliza and the Delusionals Luna Plateada - Adios Amores Plagiarise - Coldwave In the Stone - The Goon Sax Dancing in the Mirror - Glades Connect with Price Negotiable on Instagram , and listen to the podcast on Sp...
May 18, 2021•24 min•Ep. 34
Max dials in with Jay Whalley from Aussie punk rock royalty Frenzal Rhomb to get the details of their upcoming mammoth national tour. Along the way, we get regaled with tales from the road filled action, romance, and more than a couple of pieces of percussion. Connect with Frenzal Rhomb on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to their extensive discography on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram , on Facebook , or on our webs...
May 14, 2021•14 min•Ep. 49
Sam joins Boo Seeka's frontman Ben Gumbleton for a literally hot-under-the-collar chat about their latest collaboration with Golding, "Don't Waste Your Love". Between drinks breaks, they chat about the band's love-hate relationship with Dua Lipa, how to achieve perfect collab vocals, and Sam shares a fan letter from a familiar name. Connect with Boo Seeka on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to "Don't Waste Your Love" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite...
May 06, 2021•17 min•Ep. 48
Max chats with Jake, the vocal powerhouse of metalcore outfit In Hearts Wake. They dive into the range of completely different tours the band has been on in the last few months, what new bands can do to minimise their environmental impact, and what the future of the Byron Bay scene may be with Netflix setting up shop in town. Connect with In Hearts Wake on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to "Kaliyuga" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 7...
Apr 29, 2021•15 min•Ep. 47
Max dials in to talk with Ben Thatcher, one half of UK rock duo Royal Blood, ahead of their upcoming album, "Typhoons", dropping on April 30th. Covering jetski safari tours, the band's Euro-disco influences, and where to put the cages onstage in their return, this chat gets to it all. Connect with Royal Blood on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to "Typhoons" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram , on Facebook , or on ou...
Apr 23, 2021•16 min•Ep. 46
This week, Max and Sam Zoom in with one of the heavyweights of the pop-punk scene, Alex Gaskarth from All Time Low to chat about their latest single, "Once in a Lifetime". They catch up on the single's COVID-collab origins, find out which song the band might cut from their live setlist, and get the inside scoop on Alex's current favourite Japanese bands. Connect with All Time Low (as if you already aren't) on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to "Once in a Lifetime" on Spotify and Apple Music ...
Apr 15, 2021•16 min•Ep. 45
Max cranks the dial-up internet handle to 11 to connect with Rob and Karah from Toronto indie-pop band Valley to discuss their latest single, "Like 1999". They dive into the 22-year-old inspiration behind the single, why Tik Tok is the great equaliser, and the three ingredients of Canadian indie success secret sauce. Connect with Valley on Instagram and Facebook (and Tik Tok ), and listen to "Like 1999" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 ...
Apr 01, 2021•42 min•Ep. 44
This week we're catching up with Sydney indie rockers The Sunday Estate to chat about their new single, "Pray For Rain". We cover how working with new producers brings entirely new sounds to the same song, how the Jonas Brothers were a key influence on the track, and how to get your neck around some mango nectar. Connect with The Sunday Estate on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to "Pray For Rain" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amp...
Mar 19, 2021•24 min•Ep. 43
After a failed first attempt, Max sits down with Chase Atlantic to chat about their latest album, "Beauty in Death". Along the way, they cover their majority-rules approach to songwriting, their best L.A. flexes, and just how many instruments in the senior concert band they handled. Connect with Chase Atlantic on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to "Beauty in Death" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram , on Facebook , ...
Mar 11, 2021•20 min•Ep. 42
Between Sam's unbelievable racial outbursts, we dive into six new tracks that you need to get into your ears and onto your playlists! Alchemy - Blanke Passion - Gretta Ray Restless - Luca Brasi Neon Medusa - The Midnight Miss You - Connor Brooker Meteor - Architects Check out the Hot Singles Playlists! Apple Music: https://apple.co/2O6bCot Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30niUX5 ---------- Get more new music and your favourite artists on Instagram @78Amped , on Facebook , or on our website, www.78ampe...
Mar 09, 2021•31 min•Ep. 33
Max catches up with singer-songwriter Gordi to chat about her new collaborative single with Alex Lahey, what it's been like living with a Dolly Parton cardboard cut-out, and whether the COVID pandemic ever made her consider going back to her old job. Connect with Gordi on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to "Dino's" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram , on Facebook , or on our website, www.78amped.com Discover more ne...
Mar 04, 2021•15 min•Ep. 41
This week Sam and Max connect with US genre-defying artists nothing,nowhere. Between chatting about his latest album "Trauma Factory", we get into his N-SYNC'ed inspiration on-stage, and the absolute importance of a good knife and John Deere lawn mower. Connect with nothing,nowhere on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to "Trauma Factory" on Spotify and Apple Music . Get more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram , on Facebook , or on our website, www.78amped.com ...
Feb 25, 2021•17 min•Ep. 40
This week, despite a cow rubbing on the line over to Perth, Max and Sam catch up with Jono and Sam of Sly Withers. The team jump into the obvious affinity for pop punk in all its forms, as well as the critical ingredient that should be removed from Paul Kelly's gravy recipe. Connect with Sly Withers on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to "Bougainvillea" on Spotify and Apple Music . Get more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram , on Facebook , or on our website,...
Feb 12, 2021•30 min•Ep. 39
Max dials in with Jack from W.A. rockers the Psychedelic Porn Crumpets to chat about their successes, surviving lockdown, and their upcoming album, "Shyga! The Sunlight Mound". Along the way they dive deep on whether the concept of the album has died, how ShockOne will slot into future releases, and take on the holy trinity of the Illuminati. Connect with Psychedelic Porn Crumpets on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to "Shyga! The Sunlight Mound" on Spotify and Apple Music . Get more new musi...
Feb 04, 2021•33 min•Ep. 38
It's a busy time in the 78 Amped household, but we've carved out a small moment to bring you six new tracks that are keeping us sane during our crazy start to the new year. Slide - Chase Atlantic Juno - Running Touch Cya later - Tired Lion Face Down - Melaleuca Afterlife - Holding Absence Spend Your Life - ELKI Check out the Hot Singles Playlists! Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/hot-singles-in-your-local-area-78-amped/pl.u-xlyNJJWCXVl9aW Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlis...
Jan 31, 2021•32 min•Ep. 32
It's our final (late) Christmas gift to you, as Sam catches up with the Philadelphia band Rich People to chat about their nomination for his song of the year, and how much Vegemite Australians actually eat, and to meet the band's newest member, Tim. ICYMI: Check out our end-of-year awards show to see if Rich People picked up the gong. Connect with Rich People on Instagram , and Facebook . Check out their latest album, Harmony on Spotify and Apple Music. Get more new music and hear your favourite...
Jan 19, 2021•18 min
This week the lads catch up with the Dean of the Yewniversity of Dune Rats, Danny Beus! They're chatting "Too Tough Terry", what it was like coming up in a crowded and talented Brisbane scene with a few other artists you might have heard of, and what wise words Danny received from the Dalai Lama that led to one of their biggest hits. Connect with Dune Rats on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to "Too Tough Terry" on Spotify and Apple Music . Get more new music and hear your favourite artists w...
Jan 17, 2021•36 min•Ep. 37
Sam jumps in his DeLorean to bring you the freshest track from 2013, as the boys reconvene for the new year with six new tracks for your playlists. Obsession - The Cairos Ode - Borderland State Bougainvillea - Sly Withers Pretty Princess - Oscar Lang Wide Eyes - Glass Tides Follow Me - ShockOne Check out the Hot Singles Playlists! Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/hot-singles-in-your-local-area-78-amped/pl.u-xlyNJJWCXVl9aW Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ITX5x6rxiU5EgG...
Jan 11, 2021•35 min•Ep. 31
Happy (belated) new year! To kick 2021 off, Sam chats to Guy Brown, aka Mammals about his latest track Alive, and its surprising collaborative writers. They get into music production for TV, plans for new music videos, and a genuinely horrifying shark encounter. Connect with Mammals on Instagram , and Facebook . Listen to his latest single Alive on Spotify and Apple Music . Get more new music and hear your favourite artists on Instagram , on Facebook , or on our website, www.78amped.com Discover...
Jan 07, 2021•23 min•Ep. 36
Unfortunately our clearly very tightly-run ship doesn't allow us the freedom to share every second of recorded audio from ourselves or our guests, but please enjoy the best bits that had to hit the cutting room floor through 2020, such as Sam's powerful intros, Max's blatant unprofessionalism at every corner, the many interruptions from Max's parental roommates, and a deep dive with Creo about the bands they think are over-rated. 0:15 - 1:40 - Up-Late Introduction 1:42 - 1:52 - Paradise Club Int...
Jan 03, 2021•20 min
We're averting our eyes as we look back over the year that has been, and handing out some under-appreciated awards in the process. Check out the video version of the awards show to see our delightfully festive faces. Get more new music and hear your favourite artists on Instagram , on Facebook , or on our website, www.78amped.com Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok ....
Dec 31, 2020•35 min
We're giving you a Christmas present early this year, with a bonus chat we had with New Zealand's pop trio LA Women. They chat about the new confident sound they discovered on a writing camp, why New Zealand keeps dropping incredible pop artists, and what it's like to be back at gigs where you can dance and mosh again. Connect with LA Women on Instagram , and Facebook . Listen to their latest single Daydreams on Spotify and Apple Music . Get more new music and hear your favourite artists on Inst...
Dec 21, 2020•26 min•Ep. 35
Locking down New South Wales' best internet connections from all parts of the state, Max and Sam are joined by Novak from Sydney rockers Polish Club. They dive into the newest track Just Talking , why Nu Metal reigns supreme over Pop Punk, and how the band are looking to continue to corner the Christmas market. Connect with Polish Club on Instagram , and Facebook . Listen to their latest single Just Talking on Spotify and Apple Music . Get more new music and hear your favourite artists on Instag...
Dec 17, 2020•40 min•Ep. 34
Guitarist-turned-vocalist for the Sydney band, The Lulu Raes joins us this week for a chat about their newest single, the band's musical set to hit a stage near you soon, and their suspiciously amicable move away from their old label. Connect with The Lulu Raes on Instagram , and Facebook . Listen to his latest single Not For the Weekend on Spotify and Apple Music . Get more new music and hear your favourite artists on Instagram , on Facebook , or on our website, www.78amped.com Discover more ne...
Dec 10, 2020•29 min•Ep. 33
