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. Connect with What So Not on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to his latest album "Anomaly" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram , on Facebook...
Sep 15, 2022•25 min•Ep. 82
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. Connect with L D R U on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to their debut, self-titled EP on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram , on Facebook . Discover more ...
Sep 08, 2022•22 min•Ep. 83
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. Connect with Peace Ritual on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to their debut, self-titled EP on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists wit...
Sep 01, 2022•28 min•Ep. 81
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. Connect with Jesswar on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to their latest single "Fell in Love", on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear you...
Aug 25, 2022•21 min•Ep. 80
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. Connect with Matthew Young on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to his debut album "It's a Feeling", on Spotify and...
Aug 18, 2022•36 min•Ep. 79
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. Connect with WAAX on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to their latest album "At Least I'm Free", on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Am...
Aug 11, 2022•22 min•Ep. 78
[ 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). Connect with Dillon Francis on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to his latest single "Don't Let Me Let Go", on Spotify and Apple Music ....
Jul 20, 2022•37 min•Ep. 77
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. Connect with Art Vs. Science on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to their latest single "I Saw You" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite art...
Jul 14, 2022•33 min•Ep. 76
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. Connect with Renforshort on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to her debut album "Dear Amelia" on Spotify and Apple Music . Catch her live at Splendour in the Grass or he...
Jul 08, 2022•12 min•Ep. 75
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. Connect with Bec Sandridge on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to her latest single "Cost of Love" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram , on Facebook ....
Jun 23, 2022•22 min•Ep. 74
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. Connect with RONA. on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to her debut EP "Closure" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped ...
Jun 01, 2022•22 min•Ep. 73
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. Connect with Annie Hamilton on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to her debut album "The Future is Here But It Feels Kinda Like The Past" on Spotify and Apple Musi...
May 19, 2022•31 min•Ep. 72
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! Connect with Ocean Grove on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to their fourth album "Up in the Air Forever" on Spotify and Apple Music . Grab tickets to the closest leg of their Flip Phone in the Air Tour ...
May 06, 2022•35 min•Ep. 71
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. Connect with Charlie Collins on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to her second album "Undone" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists ...
Apr 28, 2022•24 min•Ep. 70
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! 00:33 - Alpha Wolf 08:41 - Thy Art is Murder 26:33 - In Hearts Wake 39:40 - Justice for the Damned 50:29 - Between You and Me 1:00:16 - Slowly Slowly 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 ....
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 69
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...
Apr 21, 2022•20 min•Ep. 68
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. Connect with Egoism on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to their fourth album "Hello My Beautiful World" on Spotify and Apple Music . Purchase tickets to their on-going national tour at their website . Tracklist: Issac Puerile - Uppers and Downers Backseat Valentine - Charlie C...
Apr 17, 2022•38 min
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. Connect with Holy Holy on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to their fourth album "Hello My Beautiful World" on Spotify and Apple Musi...
Apr 15, 2022•27 min•Ep. 67
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. Connect with BUGS on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to their latest single, "Finish What You Started" on Spotify and Apple Music . Pu...
Mar 24, 2022•48 min•Ep. 66
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 favour...
Mar 11, 2022•23 min•Ep. 65
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. Connect with Cosmo's Midnight on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to their latest single, "Can't Do Without (My Baby)" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on I...
Feb 24, 2022•32 min•Ep. 64
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. Connect with Haiku Hands on Instagram and Facebook , listen to their latest single, "Conclusions" on...
Feb 17, 2022•27 min•Ep. 63
For our first podcast back in 2022, we catch up with Mehrt from New Zealand dream-pop four-piece Mild Orange ahead of the release of their third album, "Looking for Space". We find out why their raucous university parties made them the band they are, how they channel their surrounds into their recordings, and chat through their world conquering moves online despite the pandemic. Connect with Mild Orange on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to their latest single, "Oh Yeah" on Spotify and Apple...
Feb 03, 2022•28 min•Ep. 62
Max catches up with Gold Coast Groove-pop trio Greatest Hits to chat about their second up EP, aptly titled "Greatest Hits, Vol. 2". They cover a harrowing tale that almost led to a severed hand, how the band manages to find the perfect level of layering in their tracks, and why waking up at 5am in a carpark is nearly paradise. Connect with Greatest Hits on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to their latest EP, "Greatest Hits, Vol. 2" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hea...
Dec 09, 2021•31 min•Ep. 61
Max chats with singer-songwriter Alice Skye about the upcoming Wildflower Festival set to tour the East Coast in 2022. They chat about everyone's love of Missy Higgins, the anxiety of getting back onstage, and whether or not she'll be spitting bars with her labelmates in the future. Connect with Alice Skye on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to her latest album, "I Feel Better but I Don't Feel Good" on Spotify and Apple Music . Tickets for Wildflower Festival are on sale now. Learn more on Fa...
Nov 04, 2021•19 min•Ep. 60
Max dials in with Caleb and Keiran of WA four-piece Spacey Jane to chat about their latest single "Lunchtime". They also cover why the band always look to add energy and bounce to the heavy topics, how the reopening might change their writing process, and what it was like working with one of Australia's most successful producers. Connect with Spacey Jane on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to their latest single "Lunchtime" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your fa...
Oct 28, 2021•16 min•Ep. 59
Max hits the Zoom Room with Sydney indie duo Royel Otis, chatting about their debut EP, "Campus". Along the way they cover Otis' previous turn on stage and screen, Royel's darkest moment, and the innate similarities between nostalgia and the beach. Connect with Royel Otis on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to their debut EP "Campus" 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.co...
Oct 07, 2021•20 min•Ep. 58
Sam and Max finally reunite, and not a minute too soon, as they catch up with Harvey from Client Liaison to chat about their new album, "Divine Intervention". They talk about a full-scale Ansett revival, how the band draw inspiration from abstract artistic expression, and go surprisingly in-depth on the AFL grand final performance from the Melbourne Demons. Connect with Client Liaison on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to their latest album "Divine Intervention" on Spotify and Apple Music . ...
Sep 30, 2021•25 min•Ep. 57
Sam dials in with one of Australia's most storied names in pop music, Ben Lee, to chat about his latest single "Born for this Bullshit". They delve deep into Ben's love of the no-rules approach to musical careers, the key to casting your musical entourage, and why Ben always wanted to be insane, in this broad and philosophical conversation. Connect with Ben Lee on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to his latest single, "Born for this Bullshit" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new mus...
Sep 24, 2021•29 min•Ep. 56
Sam catches up with one of Australian hip hop's most highly regarded names, W.A. rapper Drapht to chat about his brand new album "Shadows and Shinings". Along the way they cover the importance of having your musical family around you when you're writing, how to get crowd interaction out of real estate agents, and the critical role of the culinary scene for Drapht's artistry. Connect with Drapht on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to his latest album, "Shadows and Shinings" on Spotify and Appl...
Sep 10, 2021•28 min•Ep. 55
