Starting with some medium roast for a missing Max, Sam dials in with Aston and Dan of Adelaide band TOWNS ahead of the release of their debut album "sentimental slowdown". They dive deep on the behind-the-scenes processes that go into recording and releasing a whole album, coming to grips with Hockey, and how to elevate a cheese toastie. Maybe even stay late for some hidden easter eggs. Connect with TOWNS on Instagram and Facebook and listen to their debut album, "sentimental slowdown", on Spoti...
Nov 07, 2024•37 min•Ep. 156
It's all over the shop as Sam and Max pre-record this week. They cover a deeply scientific theory that Max is working on, find a stack of new genres, and go to the most morbid place this podcast has ever been. Follow along with the songs we discuss with this week's Spotify Playlist. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok ....
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 156
Sam hands out a light roasting on Max's music taste, then Max has some mixed feelings about a 2010's hip hop classic. Follow along with the songs we discuss with this week's Spotify Playlist. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok ....
Nov 03, 2024•20 min•Ep. 155
Sam and Max dial in with Aussie DJ Cyril as he releases his latest single, "Still Into You". They cover his non-stop travel itinerary, what Aussie punters could learn from European rave veterans, why Cyril's about to be bringing the heat on some country tracks, and how listeners can help get their favourite remixes released by sharing on TikTok. Connect with Cyril on Instagram and Facebook and listen to his latest single, "Still Into You", on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and...
Oct 31, 2024•28 min•Ep. 155
No time to waste as Sam and Max dive straight in to chat about their favourite new songs, reflect on a huge milestone for one of Brisbane's best music venues, and revel in the awe of a top-tier festival line up. Along the way, they cover some live music memories, welcome the drought-breakers, and flash back to the deepest recesses of their brains for some forgotten hits. Follow along with the songs we discuss in with this week's Spotify Playlist. Discover more new music and hear your favourite a...
Oct 29, 2024•44 min•Ep. 155
It's time for bit of smooth crooning to hit the pod, as Sam swings his way through the greatest hits from Dean Martin. Alongside that, we share a couple more tales from the Big Pineapple Festival, and Sam sets Max some hip hop to listen through this week. Follow along with the songs we discuss in this week's Spotify Playlist. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok ....
Oct 27, 2024•25 min•Ep. 154
Sam and Max dial in with Australia's smoothest singer-songwriter, Pete Murray off the back of his latest single "Wouldn't It Be Good", and ahead of his Summer tour. They chat about Pete's gym routine and footy career, before diving right into the music, how his latest album came about, Pete's journey to fight for the track's inclusion, and which Brisbane venues helped kickstart his career. Connect with Pete Murray on Instagram and Facebook and listen to his latest single, "Wouldn't It Be Nice", ...
Oct 24, 2024•36 min•Ep. 154
After kicking off with some very philosophical chat, Sam and Max look back at their experience at the Big Pineapple Festival, look over the ABC's Live Nation reporting, debate the merits of secret acts on lineups, and dress down Travis Scott's fans. Follow along with the songs we discuss in this week's Spotify playlist. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok ....
Oct 22, 2024•47 min•Ep. 154
Max really pours over the 2013 record from Australian metal band Northlane. Not a melodic hook in sight, but plenty to deconstruct. Then, bust out the horns section for next week's homework. Follow along with the songs from this week's episodes on the Spotify Playlist. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok ....
Oct 20, 2024•24 min•Ep. 153
Off the back of her debut EP, "A Better Feeling", Max chats with Lotte Gallagher, covering how the release came together. They cover having an Aussie music icon staying over, which mates are getting secret writing credits, and how to sneak an extra song out for the fans! Connect with Lotte Gallagher on Instagram and Facebook and listen to her debut EP, "A Better Feeling", on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok ....
Oct 17, 2024•17 min•Ep. 153
Brat Summer is arriving Down Under as the Laneway line up goes live, then Sam and Max try and predict that hot mask summer for the Knotfest line up. Alongside that, Sam looks to air a few musical grievances. Follow along with the tracks we discuss in this week's show in the Spotify Playlist . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok ....
Oct 15, 2024•41 min•Ep. 153
After a bit of correspondence from our faithful listeners, Sam becomes a Femininomenon reviewing Chappell Roan's "Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess". Then he sets some metal homework for Max to dive into. They also reminisce on some moments on the town in the glorious Fortitude Valley. Follow the songs we chat about this week on the Spotify Playlist . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok ....
Oct 13, 2024•23 min•Ep. 152
Sam dials in with Adelaide darlings The Tullamarines to chat about their most recent single, "Loser". They cover the most diplomatic way to decide on upcoming tracks, who has beef with Google, and which band is the sexiest in the City of Churches. Connect with The Tullamarines on Instagram and Facebook and listen to their latest single, "Loser", on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok ....
Oct 10, 2024•22 min•Ep. 152
Max and Sam tuck into our vegetables with some new music, then run through a rash of music news. Along the way, Sam has to tuck in his flap, Max flashes back to high school nerd-hood, and they both rejoice for the return of a fan favourite. Follow along with the songs we talk about in this week's episode on the Spotify Playlist. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok ....
Oct 09, 2024•40 min•Ep. 152
Max feels dejected that the tin foil hats didn't want him, Sam judges some punches, and then they run through a review of Void of Vision's latest release, "What I'll Leave Behind". Follow along with the tracks we chat through in this episode with this week's Spotify Playlist. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok ....
Oct 06, 2024•20 min•Ep. 151
Sam and Max dial in with Emmy, front woman of Sydney outfit RedHook to chat about their upcoming second album, "Mutation". They chat about metal's WAP, very full inboxes, and the fear of how fans may have reacted to one of their most lyrically-charged tracks to-date. Connect with RedHook on Instagram and Facebook and listen to "Dr. Frankenstein", the latest single from their upcoming album, "Mutation", on Spotify and Apple Music . Head to their website to find tickets to their tour date nearest ...
Oct 03, 2024•28 min•Ep. 151
Sam's feeling a little dusty after doing his part to help the Brisbane Lions bring home the flag, but he's unstoppable as he and Max unearth some new tracks, unpack the ARIA Nominations, and eat a stack of Shapes (bad flavours). Follow along with the songs we discuss this week in the Spotify Playlist. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok ....
Oct 01, 2024•37 min•Ep. 151
The boys tee off with Australian snack food's biggest geometric argument, before Sam reviews one of Brisbane's favourites, Ball Park Music, and their 2014 release, "Puddinghead". Listen along with the songs we chat about in this week's episode on the Spotify Playlist. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok ....
Sep 29, 2024•15 min•Ep. 150
After opening the party with some quick covers, Sam and Max look back a huge Parkway Drive show, dive into some new tracks, sleuth through the internet to see if Metallica might be about to announce an Australian, and then discuss is losing your hearing due to stubbornness falls into the "cool" category. Listen along with the songs we chat about in this week's episode on the Spotify Playlist. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok ....
Sep 24, 2024•41 min•Ep. 150
Sam highlights a few of the best comments from our listeners about his on-going Australian children's TV show content, and brings a DJ mix made especially for us. Then, Max dives deep into his review of the 2019 Metalcore album, The Dark Pool, before setting Sam some local homework for next week. Follow along with all the songs we discussed in this weeks' shows with the Spotify Playlist. Listen to SoundSauce DJ's full Macarena x Savage Garden mix on YouTube . Discover more new music and hear you...
Sep 22, 2024•15 min•Ep. 149
With the release of their fifth studio album, "SODA", Max sits down with Sam and Elliott of Australian music icons, The Rubens. They chat about the journey to getting to their most sonically dynamic album yet, the one spot on their tour that hasn't been locked in yet, and what it's been like adding "label managers" to their CV. Connect with The Rubens on Instagram and Facebook and listen to their fifth album, "SODA", on Spotify and Apple Music . Head to their website to find tickets to their tou...
Sep 19, 2024•16 min•Ep. 149
After a look back at the Fidlar and Dune Rats show in Brisbane, Max goes absolutely bananas for The Dare's debut album. Then, we discuss yet more World Tours that are deciding that Australia's third largest city isn't worth the jet fuel, and Sam highlights some up-and-coming bands that need more love. Follow along with the songs we discuss on this week's episode with our Spotify Playlist. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok ....
Sep 17, 2024•33 min•Ep. 149
We're Sam and Max, hosts of 78 Amped, a show that aims to introduce you to the next great song for your favourite playlists. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok .
Sep 17, 2024•40 sec
The club is open as Sam FINALLY reviews his birthday present, a copy of the Digimon: The Movie soundtrack on crisp 180g vinyl. It's a tour-de-force of the best of late-90s and early-00s pop, rock and electronic hits all encompassed in our favourite anime memories. Then, Sam sets Max a bit of Australian metalcore homework for his week. Follow along with the songs discussed with this week's Spotify playlist . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and Ti...
Sep 15, 2024•13 min•Ep. 148
Sam and Max dial in with Newcastle producer, LUPO.THEBOY, after his blazing sets at BIGSOUND. They cover the journey that he's been on to reach this current project, how he works in both his chill, emotional electronic music and the harder drops, and what his best man's wedding speech will sound like. Connect with LUPO.THEBOY on Instagram and Facebook and listen to his latest single, "Perfect Plate" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Ampe...
Sep 12, 2024•28 min•Ep. 148
Note: Apologies for some of the dodgy mic work from Max - tech troubles. Sam and Max are joined by new Amper Kelsey, who makes her debut on the mic live from Catalog Music at BIGSOUND. We all catch up with Brisbane's own rock trio Bean Magazine and return friends of the show, NZ's Park Rd to chat about which acts were highlights, what it's like in a room full of industry, and which venues are the secret spots this year. Special shout out to Catalog Music for hosting us. Dig through their excepti...
Sep 11, 2024•43 min•Ep. 148
After a huge week roaming the streets of Fortitude Valley, Sam and Max look back at a mammoth Bigsound. Then they look into a theory for what the sound of the decade may be showing itself to be, and it's getting us hot under the collar. Along the way, we cover a festival come back and a heavy hitter from a local artists. Follow along with the tracks we're chatting through at the Spotify playlist . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok ....
Sep 10, 2024•36 min•Ep. 148
Sam has set Max a very heart-on-sleeve, emotional and raw album as homework this week, in the form of Citizen's 2013 release, "Youth", but will Max's emo side finally shine through? Then Max delivers Sam a long-awaited, oft-talked about birthday present, only a month late. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok .
Sep 08, 2024•18 min•Ep. 147
With the release of their latest EP, Real or Staged, we dial in with Melbourne Rockers Fan Girl. They chat about how they're blurring reality in the tracks, how they overcame a truly tragic event that reshaped their perspective, and whether they're feeling jazzy with these tracks. Connect with Fan Girl on Instagram and Facebook and listen to their latest EP, "Real or Staged" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok...
Sep 05, 2024•31 min•Ep. 147
Off the back of a long list of fresh new tracks, Sam and Max get excited to go back to the 90s, going beyond the Oasis reunion news with a batch of great Britpop classics, as well as the big announce that Brisbane is finally getting its very own Boiler Room set. Finally, Sam sets the task to discover which bands peaked right out of the gates with their first album. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok ....
Sep 03, 2024•45 min•Ep. 147
