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78 Amped
Helping you find the next great song in your playlist. Each week, the team from 78 Amped bring you the news, reviews and interviews you need to find the next great song for your favourite playlists!
Episodes
78 AmpedVinyl Club: Hanson's "Snowed In"
In our final Vinyl Club episode for the year, Sam snuggles up next to the fire to review the "MMMBop" hitmakers' 1997 festive feature, "Snowed In". Discover…
78 AmpedOpening Up the Merry Moshpit
To celebrate the festive season, Sam and Max build the ultimate(?) Christmas playlist, bouncing between old favourites, soon-to-be classics, and some out-there…
78 AmpedLive from Good Things: The Gaslight Anthem
Benny from The Gaslight Anthem joins Sam and Max as they wrap their interview run. They cover some of the big moments since the band's return from hiatus…
78 AmpedVinyl Club: Counterparts' "Heaven Let Them Die"
Max sits down to a quiet cup of tea and a relaxing run through Counterparts' latest EP, "Heaven Let Them Die", and along the way he and Sam discuss why…
78 AmpedLive from Good Things: Northlane
[Editor's Note: This was the only interview that had major tech issues, apologies for some shoddy sound quality.] Max and Sam are joined once again by Marcus…
78 AmpedLive from Good Things: Loathe
Sam and Max are joined in the sauna by Liverpool's genre-defying metal band, Loathe. They cover some inter-band beefs, compare themselves to that other band…
78 AmpedLive from Good Things: Sleeping With Sirens
Sam and Max catch up with Kellin and Nick from Sleeping with Sirens after their first chat at Good Things 2022. They find out their research skills are…
78 AmpedLive from Good Things: Alpha Wolf
Joining us after their waterfall-of-bodies pit at their live show, Mitch from Alpha Wolf dishes the goss on how they got so tour-tight, what it's like being in…
78 AmpedLive from Good Things: Jet
Reporting from the backstage area at Good Things Festival, Sam and Max chat with Mark from Australian rock icons, Jet, about their latest single, "Hurry…
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Musical Blasphemy
Sam and Max look back at their sweaty, moist day at Good Things Brisbane, debate whether it's blasphemous to seek out a setlist before seeing a show, and then…
78 AmpedVinyl Club: The Dare's "What's Wrong with New York?"
Sam is going full electro-clash once again, reviewing the debut album from The Dare. Along the way, we answer the age-old question of phones at concert, and…
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And Shout Out To...
Sam and Max try their hand at a radio intro for their favourite new songs and apologise to one get who recognised them in public, before Sam spins a yarn about…
78 AmpedVinyl Club: Olivia Dean's "Messy"
Max feels his most soulful and loungey reviewing the debut album from British Singer-songwriter, Olivia Dean. Follow along with the songs we discuss with this…
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Model is 6'2", Wears a Small
Sam and Max find out if their ARIA predictions were correct, weigh up the economics of Coachella, make some bold stereotypes, and debate the importance of…
78 AmpedVinyl Club: Limp Bizkit's Chocolate Starfish & The Hot Dog Flavored Water
It's back to the turn of the millennium as Sam revisits Limp Bizkit's biggest seller and seeks to understand the psyche of one William Frederick Durst. They…
78 AmpedEveryone We Asked Said Yes ft. Courteeners
Sam and Max dial in with Liam Fray, frontman of Manchester's iconic Courteeners to speak about the release of their seventh studio album, "Pink Cactus Cafe"…
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If I Wanted the Lyrics, I'd Read Them
Sam and Max are out of alignment as they kick off this week, but they bring it around as they chat through new music, try to understand if lyrics matter at…
78 AmpedVinyl Club: Cigarettes After Sex Self-Titled
With an album that listeners across the world have made love to, will Max feel his sexiest unlocking a review from the depths of his loins? Along the way they…
78 AmpedJumping on an Oasis Support Slot ft. Illy
Max dials in with Illy around the release of his seventh album, "Good Life" to find out what inspired the genre-hopping record. Along the way they cover how a…
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Jumping on the Hate Bandwagon
The boys are back from their little pre-recorded holiday, as Sam and Max find out if Australia is gate-keeping itself on our own Pop music, adjudicate on the…
78 AmpedVinyl Club: Yeah Yeah Yeahs' "It's Blitz"
Sam's put on his deepest V-neck t-shirt and shutter shades to go back to 2009 and review Yeah Yeah Yeahs' "It's Blitz" album. Follow along with the tracks we…
78 AmpedAddicted to Rockin' Ft. TOWNS
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…
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What Are You Doing in My Phonk?
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…
78 AmpedVinyl Club: Tyler, the Creator's "Goblin"
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…
78 AmpedPost Malone's Country Album Part 2 ft. Cyril
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…
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Sam Made It to the Front of the Pit
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…
78 AmpedVinyl Club: "The Very Best of Dean Martin"
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…
78 AmpedI'm The Boss ft. Pete Murray
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…
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We Still Have Object Permanence
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…
78 AmpedVinyl Club: Northlane's "Singularity"
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…
78 AmpedMaking All Weird Sounds ft. Lotte Gallagher
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…
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Time to Retire the Shoey
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…
78 AmpedVinyl Club: Chappell Roan's "Rise and Fall of A Midwest Princess"
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…
78 AmpedJump in a Room, Throwing Fists ft. The Tullamarines
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…
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Finding the Emotional Core of the Podcast
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…
78 AmpedVinyl Club: Void of Vision's "What I'll Leave Behind"
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…
78 AmpedGirthy Gertrudes Ft. RedHook
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…
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Which of These Internationals Cares About The ARIAs?
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…
78 AmpedVinyl Club: Ball Park Music's "Puddinghead"
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…
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Bring Sweet Disposition Down an Octave or Two
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…
78 AmpedVinyl Club: Thornhill's "The Dark Pool"
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…
78 AmpedIf Sam's Singing on It, It's Probably a Rubens' Track ft. The Rubens
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…
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Underrated, at #33 on the Charts
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…
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Find Your Next Favourite Track
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…
78 AmpedVinyl Club: Digimon: The Movie Soundtrack
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…
78 AmpedThe Crying Jets Ft. LUPO.THEBOY
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…
78 AmpedBONUS: BIGSOUND Live Ft. Bean Magazine & Park Rd (& a New Host)
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…
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The Horniest Year of Pop & BIGSOUND Recap
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…
78 AmpedVinyl Club: Citizen's "Youth"
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…
78 AmpedSome Very Jazzy Tracks Ft. Fan Girl
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…
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Almost Like Some Kind of Boiler Room
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…
78 AmpedVinyl Club: Mild Orange's "Looking for Space"
Straight to the point with Vinyl Club this week, as Sam dives deep into the second album from the New Zealand dream pop band, Mild Orange. Will the slow builds…
78 AmpedIntro Schmintro Ft. tiffi
This week, it's an absolute scorcher of a chat with Sydney Singer-songwriter, tiffi ahead of her show at BIGSOUND. Along the way, we dive deep on just about…
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78 Amped's 2024 BIGSOUND Guide
Experimenting with a live call on the show, Sam and Max get a first-hand review from an old friend on a recent live show, before diving into their favourite…
78 AmpedVinyl Club: Ocean Grove's The Rhapsody Tapes
After a quick drive-by on both the Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony and our social followers ignorance about pants-off dancing, Max tucks into the main course…
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The Summer Festival Line Ups are Upon Us
Max and Sam really get their wheels spinning on their new music picks for the week, then they send their little hopes sky-high by looking at some of the…
78 AmpedVinyl Club: The Wombats' "This Modern Glitch"
Scan in your club card and join the conversation as Sam and Max look back on "This Modern Glitch" by British indie darlings The Wombats as they're announced on…
78 AmpedUnexplained Mysteries of the Deepthroat w/ Story of the Year
After Sam sets the tone early by nailing the band's name, we get an insight of Story of the Year's Page Avenue 20th Anniversary Tour live in Brisbane. They…
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The Holy Trinity of Australian Dancers
Sam and Max wrap up on the greatest moment of Australian athleticism that has ever happened, then re-examine the Good Things line up now that we know when it's…
78 AmpedVinyl Club: Daft Punk's "Discovery"
Stepping onto the stage for the first time as its own format, Vinyl Club finally has a chance to shine. We chat through the controversy of Sam's rock band…