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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 AmpedNever, Ever Start A Pity Pit w/ Knocked Loose
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…
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Hot Singles In Your Local Area - Sam and Max
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…
78 AmpedDoing Cool Sh*t 101 w/ Plini
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…
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Hottest 100 Special 2023
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…
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Christmas Bonus - 2022 Outtakes
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…
78 AmpedPresenting What You've Made w/ Touch Sensitive
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…
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Shout-Out to Brisbane City Council w/ Regurgitator
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…
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Analysing the World Cup w/ Millencolin
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…
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The Awkward Second Time w/ Kisschasy
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…
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Stop It, He's Already Dead w/ Redhook
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…
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Every Song is Someone's Favourite Song w/ Sleeping with Sirens
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…
78 AmpedJust Fun As F*ck To Play w/ Kisschasy
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…
78 AmpedGetting into Character w/ Thornhill
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…
78 AmpedHot Singles in Your Local Area w/ TOWNS
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…
78 AmpedPart Underground Club Show, Part Outdoor Festival in the Sun w/ Kinder
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…
78 AmpedThe Party, The After-Party, and the Melancholy Dance Party w/ Ivey
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…
78 AmpedWhat Was the Band Doing Before This? w/ St Lucia
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…
78 AmpedFinding the Sound IS the Sound w/ Ayla
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…
78 AmpedSaxophone on Every Song w/ The Vanns
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…
78 AmpedAustralia Has the Best Coffee w/ ERRA
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…
78 AmpedMusic's an Art, Not a Sport w/ Joel Turner
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…
78 AmpedSeven House Parties in One Night w/ What So Not
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…
78 AmpedDivulging Every Secret w/ L D R U
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…
78 AmpedWrestling and Macca's w/ Peace Ritual
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…
78 AmpedLetting the Walls Down w/ Jesswar
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…
78 AmpedPresets in Your Brain w/ Matthew Young
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…
78 AmpedLet's Make it Dramatic w/ WAAX
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…
78 AmpedDon't Go Paintballing in Denver w/ Dillon Francis
[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…
78 AmpedTrying to Go For a Loose Abdomen w/ Art Vs. Science
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…
78 AmpedThe Exact Album Release w/ Renforshort
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…
78 Amped"This is The Pitch" W/ Bec Sandridge
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…
78 AmpedDesert Winds to Club Bangers w/ RONA.
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…
78 AmpedTwilight, But Not the Vampires w/ Annie Hamilton
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…
78 AmpedThe Evolution from Flip Phone w/ Ocean Grove
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…
78 AmpedKnow What You're Singing About w/ Charlie Collins
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…
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BONUS: Live from Full Tilt Festival!
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 -…
78 AmpedThe Best Chip Packets w/ Hope D
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…
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Hot Singles in You Local Area with Egoism
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…
78 AmpedKicking COVID for the Tour w/ Holy Holy
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…
78 AmpedCommanding the Wall of Hugs w/ BUGS
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…
78 AmpedRewriting Kanye's "Stronger" w/ Boo Seeka
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…
78 AmpedDiving into the R&D Playlist w/ Cosmo's Midnight
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)…
78 AmpedThrow Your Body Against the Floor w/ Haiku Hands
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…
78 AmpedLearning Hungarian w/ Mild Orange
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…
78 AmpedRoundabouts and (Un)Broken Wrists w/ Greatest Hits
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…
78 AmpedLyrics Sheets on My Wall w/ Alice Skye
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…
78 AmpedThe Sadness is Less Cheesy w/ Spacey Jane
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…
78 AmpedRevisiting the Dark Places w/ Royel Otis
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…
78 AmpedIdeas from the Abstract w/ Client Liaison
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"…
78 AmpedClearing Your Space in the Jungle w/ Ben Lee
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…
78 AmpedA Family Affair w/ Drapht
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…
78 AmpedSongwriting Credit to Mum and Dad's Front Gate w/ Collar
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…
78 AmpedSuper High Octane w/ Children Collide
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…
78 AmpedThanks to the Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club w/ Beddy Rays
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…
78 AmpedIt was the Tempo the Whole Time w/ TOWNS
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…
78 AmpedWorking in an Independent Collaboration w/ Tornado Club
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…
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Hot Singles in Your Local Area (Ft. The Freed Man Podcast) - Pacific Avenue, M83, The Wombats + More!
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…
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Hot Singles in Your Local Area (ft. Price Negotiable) - Earl Sweatshirt, Coldwave, The Goon Sax + More!
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…
78 AmpedEggshaker in Your Grindcore w/ Frenzal Rhomb
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…
78 AmpedGetting Sweaty in the Front Seat of the Car w/ Boo Seeka
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"…