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. Connect with Northlane on Instagram and Facebook , and listen the deluxe edition of their latest album, "Obsidian" on Spotify and Apple Music . 00:00: Intro 01:5...
May 11, 2023•38 min•Ep. 101
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. Connect with Virtues on Instagram and Facebook , and listen their latest...
May 05, 2023•46 min•Ep. 100
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 Musi...
Apr 27, 2023•43 min•Ep. 99
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. Connect with Set Mo on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to their sophomore album, Flux on Spotify and Apple Music . 00:00 - Intro and Coachella Chat 9:20 - New ...
Apr 20, 2023•40 min•Ep. 98
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. 2:01 - Woolworths Shout Outs 5:09 - Splendour in the Grass Line-Up 19:00 - Stevan Interview Connect with Stevan ...
Apr 13, 2023•48 min•Ep. 97
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. 0:00 Intro and Journalism Chat 8:05 Splendour in the Grass' First Glimpse 19:35 New Music New Bottega (ft. Azaelia Banks) - Torren Foot Rumble - Skrillex, Fred Again... & Flowdan I Want You - The Buoys Gold - JAWS Rooftops - Hatchie Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok ....
Mar 18, 2023•34 min
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. 2:25 New Music 9:21 Albums, and Album Reviews are dead? 20:21 Book Club 24:37 Video Game Soundtracks New Tracks: Lain (Phone Clone) - Miss Grit Big Lizard Energy - Ellie Dixon More Than I Can Afford - Bad Sounds Where Do We GO - Weston Estate Boy's a Liar - P...
Mar 09, 2023•45 min
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. Listen to the Hot Singles 2023 Playlist on Spotify or Apple Music. Songs from this week: On Fire - Set Mo Violet - Lexie Carroll My Jeans - Kai Bosch Left Behind - The Plot in You If You Could Read My Mind - Keiran Stevenson I Miss You So - Minova Discover more new music and hear your favour...
Feb 23, 2023•44 min
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. Connect with FIDLAR on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to their latest EP "Centipede" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok ....
Feb 17, 2023•33 min•Ep. 96
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. Connect with Knocked Loose on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to their ne...
Feb 09, 2023•32 min•Ep. 95
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! Listen to the Hot Singles 2023 Playlist on Spotify or Apple Music. C'est La Vie - Peach Tree Rascals What Keeps You Here - Pale Lungs Better than Gold (ft. Andrew Hellier) - Justin Hawkes Granite - Sleep Token I Will Let You Down - RAAVE TAPES Do You Like Me? - Daniel Caesar Discover more new music and hear ...
Feb 04, 2023•21 min
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. Connect with Plini on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to his latest album "Impulse Voices" on Spotify and Apple Music . Get tickets to his Australian Summer Tour at ...
Jan 26, 2023•45 min•Ep. 94
Sam and Max kick off the year by deciding on a shared 10 votes in the Triple J Hottest 100 countdown. Will they finally break up over the final picks? Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok .
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 1 min
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. We hope you enjoy, and we're amped to bring you a whole stack of great interviews in 2023. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok .
Dec 25, 2022•7 min
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. Connect with Touch Sensitive on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to his latest EP "Cold Cuts" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on...
Dec 15, 2022•28 min•Ep. 93
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 ....
Dec 14, 2022•11 min
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 ....
Dec 13, 2022•13 min
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 .
Dec 12, 2022•7 min
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 .
Dec 11, 2022•11 min
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 ....
Dec 07, 2022•10 min
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! Connect with Kisschasy on Instagram and Facebook , and revisit their classic debut album "United Paper People" on Spotify and Apple Music ....
Dec 01, 2022•21 min•Ep. 92
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. Connect with Thornhill on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to their latest album "Heroine" on Spotify and Apple Music . Purchase tickets to Good Things Festival at their website. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artis...
Nov 25, 2022•16 min•Ep. 91
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. Connect with TOWNS on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to "Things You Might Feel Sometimes" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram a...
Nov 20, 2022•33 min
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. Connect with Kinder on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to "Akwaaba" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok ....
Nov 17, 2022•15 min•Ep. 90
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. Connect with Ivey on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to "Paris" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagra...
Nov 10, 2022•28 min•Ep. 89
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. Connect with St Lucia on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to "Utopia" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Ampe...
Nov 04, 2022•27 min•Ep. 88
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. Connect with Ayla on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to "Bitterness" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Ampe...
Oct 13, 2022•17 min•Ep. 87
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. Connect with The Vanns on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to "Making It Out Alive" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite...
Oct 08, 2022•20 min•Ep. 86
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. Connect with ERRA on Instagram and Facebook , and listen to the deluxe edition of their debut album on Spotify and Apple Music . Buy tickets to their headline Australian ...
Sep 30, 2022•24 min•Ep. 85
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. Connect with Joel Turner 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 ....
Sep 22, 2022•21 min•Ep. 84
