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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 AmpedStand-up Comedy, Cabaret, and an Unplugged Mosh w/ In Hearts Wake
Max chats with Jake, the vocal powerhouse of metalcore outfit In Hearts Wake. They dive into the range of completely different tours the band has been on in…
78 AmpedA Little French House Inspiration w/ Royal Blood
Max dials in to talk with Ben Thatcher, one half of UK rock duo Royal Blood, ahead of their upcoming album, "Typhoons", dropping on April 30th. Covering jetski…
78 AmpedConnecting to a New Generation of Fans w/ All Time Low
This week, Max and Sam Zoom in with one of the heavyweights of the pop-punk scene, Alex Gaskarth from All Time Low to chat about their latest single, "Once in…
78 AmpedEarning a PhD in Canada's Indie Scene w/ Valley
Max cranks the dial-up internet handle to 11 to connect with Rob and Karah from Toronto indie-pop band Valley to discuss their latest single, "Like 1999". They…
78 AmpedChanging Gear in the Second Verse w/ The Sunday Estate
This week we're catching up with Sydney indie rockers The Sunday Estate to chat about their new single, "Pray For Rain". We cover how working with new…
78 AmpedGoing to the High Court w/ Chase Atlantic
After a failed first attempt, Max sits down with Chase Atlantic to chat about their latest album, "Beauty in Death". Along the way, they cover their…
78 AmpedHot Singles in Your Local Area - Alchemy, Gretta Ray, Connor Brooker
Between Sam's unbelievable racial outbursts, we dive into six new tracks that you need to get into your ears and onto your playlists! Alchemy - Blanke Passion…
78 AmpedAn Army of Celebrity Cut-outs w/ Gordi
Max catches up with singer-songwriter Gordi to chat about her new collaborative single with Alex Lahey, what it's been like living with a Dolly Parton…
78 AmpedMowing the Perfect Lawn w/ nothing,nowhere.
This week Sam and Max connect with US genre-defying artists nothing,nowhere. Between chatting about his latest album "Trauma Factory", we get into his…
78 AmpedPop Punk Roolz and/or Droolz w/ Sly Withers
This week, despite a cow rubbing on the line over to Perth, Max and Sam catch up with Jono and Sam of Sly Withers. The team jump into the obvious affinity for…
78 AmpedNo Badminton Allowed w/ Psychedelic Porn Crumpets
Max dials in with Jack from W.A. rockers the Psychedelic Porn Crumpets to chat about their successes, surviving lockdown, and their upcoming album, "Shyga! The…
78 AmpedHot Singles in Your Local Area - ELKI, Holding Absence, Tired Lion + More!
It's a busy time in the 78 Amped household, but we've carved out a small moment to bring you six new tracks that are keeping us sane during our crazy start to…
78 AmpedBONUS: Rich People Take New York
It's our final (late) Christmas gift to you, as Sam catches up with the Philadelphia band Rich People to chat about their nomination for his song of the year…
78 AmpedWho's Paul Toppy? w/ Dune Rats
This week the lads catch up with the Dean of the Yewniversity of Dune Rats, Danny Beus! They're chatting "Too Tough Terry", what it was like coming up in a…
78 AmpedHot Singles in Your Local Area - Oscar Lang, Glass Tides, ShockOne + More!
Sam jumps in his DeLorean to bring you the freshest track from 2013, as the boys reconvene for the new year with six new tracks for your playlists. Obsession -…
78 AmpedCo-writes and Great Whites w/ Mammals
Happy (belated) new year! To kick 2021 off, Sam chats to Guy Brown, aka Mammals about his latest track Alive, and its surprising collaborative writers. They…
78 Amped2020 Outtakes and Extra Bits
Unfortunately our clearly very tightly-run ship doesn't allow us the freedom to share every second of recorded audio from ourselves or our guests, but please…
78 Amped78 Amped's 2020 Review and Awards
We're averting our eyes as we look back over the year that has been, and handing out some under-appreciated awards in the process. Check out the video version…
78 AmpedBONUS: New Zealand's Pop Powerhouse w/ LA Women
We're giving you a Christmas present early this year, with a bonus chat we had with New Zealand's pop trio LA Women. They chat about the new confident sound…
78 AmpedNu Metal Roolz, Pop Punk Droolz w/ Novak from Polish Club
Locking down New South Wales' best internet connections from all parts of the state, Max and Sam are joined by Novak from Sydney rockers Polish Club. They dive…
78 AmpedAbounding Unprofessionalism w/ Angus Rees from the Lulu Raes
Guitarist-turned-vocalist for the Sydney band, The Lulu Raes joins us this week for a chat about their newest single, the band's musical set to hit a stage…
78 AmpedHot Singles in Your Local Area - Loathe, Breath., 3Oh!3 + More!
This week, we get an insight into Sam's newly blondeified head while we bring you six new tracks to add to your playlists! Worked Harder - Marloe Inverse -…
78 AmpedLeave it Alone w/ Eli Greeneyes
Eli Greeneyes stops by the virtual Zoom studio from his place in WA to chat about the unique and anthemic way he crafts his tracks, his surprise Like A Version…
78 AmpedHot Singles in Your Local Area - Sadboii, The Lulu Raes, Shannon Noll + More!
The very end of our Movember campaign is approaching, and it's lip-and-lip in the leaderboards as the boys try to drum-up donations. Meanwhile, six new tracks…
78 AmpedMovember Series: Accepting Musical Vulnerability w/ Zachary Leo
Funk-rocker Zachary Leo stops by this week to chat about his debut EP, Feels, and the in-depth structure that flows through the release. He details the concept…
78 AmpedHot Singles in Your Local Area (ft. Ukiyo) - Alt Fiction, Eves Karydas, Benee + More!
This week we bring you six new tracks and catch up with WA producer Ukiyo chatting about his brand new debut self-titled album, and the how the creative…
78 AmpedMovember Series: Looking After Yourself and Your Mates with Reuben Styles from Y.O.G.A & Peking Duk
Reuben Styles, one half of Australian dance royalty Peking Duk, drops by to chat about his new solo side-project, You're Only Great Always (Y.O.G.A). The…
78 AmpedHot Singles in Your Local Area (ft. Virtues) - Client Liaison, Y.O.G.A., Deftones + More!
This week, our new music chat is wildly interrupted by the rowdiest (and longest) artist interview to date, as the boys from Virtues crash in with their latest…
78 AmpedMovember Series: Gambling Addictions with Allen and Aaron from The Addicted to the Game Podcast
In the first week of our Movember series focusing on men's mental health, we take a brief step away from chatting with musicians to sit down with our fellow…
78 AmpedHot Singles in Your Local Area (ft. Max the Dog) - The Marion Cranes, Kayzo, Allday + More!
This week, we're kicking off our Movember fundraising campaign with a little help from a canine guest. We both fail at painting pictures of the mind, but both…
78 AmpedDanny and Ravi from As Paradise Falls
It's dick farts ahoy as Sam chats with Danny and Ravi from Brisbane heavy outfit As Paradise Falls. The lads jump into what it's like breaking up and making up…
78 AmpedHot Singles in Your Local Area (ft. Boler Mani) - Architects, King Stingray, Eli Greeneyes + More!
Between six of the best new tracks that we loved this week, we get into more of the BMTH Effect, why Snow Patrol is criminally underrated, and which song best…
78 AmpedJack R. Reilly
Sam's taking the reins this week as he interviews indie singer-songwriter Jack R. Reilly about his debut album, "Middle Everything". The boys dive into how…
78 AmpedHot Singles in Your Local Area (ft. VRSTY) - Kita Alexander, They, Children Collide + More!
This week, between completely cleaning up our act, we're joined by Joey from New York City-based Metal/RnB outfit VRSTY to chat their new single Shameless…
78 AmpedTeenage Dads
While Sam is unavailable, Max doesn't feel lonely as all four members of Teenage Dads join him to chat about their latest track, Thank You For the Honey…
78 AmpedHot Singles in Your Local Area (ft. Creo) - Mallrat, Slow Pulp, Cry Club + More!
Sam does his best to butter up his best man Max, as they bring you the six best tracks for your playlists this week. Here’s the Thing - Egoism Without -…

78 AmpedHot Singles in Your Local Area (Ft. Barley Passable) - Incase We Crash, Boo Seeka, DUCKWRTH + More!
Get a few huge peaks behind the curtain into how our hugely professional podcast is made, while you digest six brand new tracks for your playlists! If We Break…
78 AmpedReside: If You Know, You Know
This week the boys get down and dirty with Dylan and Liam from Melbourne band Reside. Along with delving into their latest track Fallen, there's chat about the…
78 AmpedHot Singles in Your Local Area (feat. Airports) - Machine Gun Kelly, Mia Wray, Pendulum + More!
Between the chat about Australia's best cereals, and the classic lines from your teachers, we bring you six new tracks from the music world for your playlists…
78 AmpedKim Churchill
Right in the middle of a four-EP release schedule, we chat with multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Kim Churchill about the stories behind the tracks, his…
78 AmpedHot Singles in Your Local Area (Ft. Velvet Bloom) - Giant Rooks, Code: Pandorum, Orville Peck & Shania Twain + More!
Another six great tracks for your playlists, along with running commentary on an UberEats order and Sam's discovery of the segue. Small Talk - The Dead Love…
78 AmpedAlpha Wolf
Scottie and Mitch from Melbourne metallers Alpha Wolf swing my the Zoom studio this week to chat about their upcoming album a quiet place to die, and end up…
78 AmpedWhat is the most over-hated genre? - Two-Mate Debate
Back at it again with the white men! This week, Sam and Max chat argue about which genre gets a little too much hate, disco or nu metal? Cast your vote to…
78 AmpedHot Singles in Your Local Area (ft. Sports Car) - Sly Withers, Julia Stone, Reside + More!
Get another six tracks on those playlists and in those ears. My High (ft. Slowthai & Amine) - Disclosure Unreal - Julia Stone The Middle (ft. Panama) - Ukiyo…
78 AmpedGreatest Hits
Fresh from their online course in SEO marketing, we chatted with Aussie/English psych rockers Greatest Hits. They've been making waves on both sides of the…
78 AmpedHot Singes in Your Local Area (ft. Dave the Band) - Feki, Bring Me the Horizon, Pink Zinc + More!
78 Amped collecting the ball and running down the park for another magnificent set of six. Sign - Roosevelt Obey - Bring Me the Horizon & Yungblud Golden…
78 AmpedParadise Club
Following the release of their debut self-titled album, we chat with Gere from Adelaide pop-rockers Paradise Club. Beyond the album, we get into some dicey…
78 AmpedTwo Mate Debate - Which video games series had the best soundtrack?
Back to battle it out, Sam and Max are here to discover which video games franchise has the best sound track? Is it the post-apocalyptic Americana of the…
78 AmpedHot Singles in Your Local Area (Ft. Earthbound) - Dancer, 88Rising, Porter Robinson + More!
With six new tracks to populate your playlists in hand, Sam and Max report live from the scene of an horrific podcasting accident. Mirror - Porter Robinson…
78 AmpedGreat Gable
Fresh off their stunningly relaxed debut album, Tracing Faces, Sam and Max chat with Chris and Cal from WA rockers Great Gable about the record, almost making…
78 AmpedHot Singles in Your Local Area (ft. Drastic Park) - Willaris K., Chase Atlantic, Lonely Disco + More!
This week, Sam and Max bring one of the most diverse set of six for your playlists yet! Dust It Off - Lonely Disco & Asta Out the Roof - Chase Atlantic Chapel…
78 AmpedRich People
This week Sam and Max sit down to chat with Rob Rich and Blake Horner of Philadelphia-based alternative outfit Rich People about the huge personal stories…
78 AmpedHot Singles in Your Local Area - Mako Road, Teenage Wrist, Nickelback(?!?!) + more!
Yep, you read that right: Nickelback. Counting Avril Lavinge's husband's band, we bring six new tracks for your playlists to get through the week. Silverspoon…
78 AmpedHot Singles in Your Local Area (ft. Colour and Shade) - Machine Gun Kelly, Vein, Eternal Crush + More!
This week, with six new tracks in-hand, Sam and Max chat with Tim from Melbourne metalcore outfit Colour & Shade. Only Me - Eternal Crush My Ex's Best Friend -…
78 AmpedMikaila Delgado from Yours Truly
Ahead of the release of their debut album Self Care, Sam caught up with Yours Truly vocalist Mikaila Delgado to chat about the release, what it's like to come…
78 AmpedTwo-Mate Debate: Best Blink-182 Album?
Due to some Queensland Public holiday scheduling, please enjoy the early release of the next Two-Mate Debate in lieu of the regular Friday interview. This…
78 AmpedHot Singles in Your Local Area - Nasty Cherry, Hollow Front, Oliver Tree + More!
Max takes his turn being the one to fuck the episode schedule, but six new tracks for your playlists are here! Shoulda Known Better - Nasty Cherry U Left Me On…
78 AmpedGrace Farriss
With the debut of her track All the People absolutely pumping with some funk-disco vibes all across our playlists, we chat with renaissance woman Grace Farriss…
78 AmpedHot Singles in Your Local Area (ft. Parker) - Cub Sport, Neck Deep, The Beths
Six more massive tracks to add to your playlists, even if you are going back into lockdown. Be Your Man - Cub Sport Dying to Believe - The Beths Don't Give Up…