Explore every episode of the podcast 78 Amped
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| I'm The Boss ft. Pete Murray | 24 Oct 2024 | 00:36:04 | |
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. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| We Still Have Object Permanence | 22 Oct 2024 | 00:47:16 | |
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. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Which of These Internationals Cares About The ARIAs? | 01 Oct 2024 | 00:36:50 | |
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). Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Analysing the World Cup w/ Millencolin | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:12:46 | |
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. | |||
| The Awkward Second Time w/ Kisschasy | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:07:09 | |
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. | |||
| Stop It, He's Already Dead w/ Redhook | 11 Dec 2022 | 00:10:42 | |
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. | |||
| Every Song is Someone's Favourite Song w/ Sleeping with Sirens | 07 Dec 2022 | 00:10:22 | |
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. | |||
| Just Fun As F*ck To Play w/ Kisschasy | 01 Dec 2022 | 00:21:10 | |
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! Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Getting into Character w/ Thornhill | 25 Nov 2022 | 00:15:54 | |
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. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Hot Singles in Your Local Area w/ TOWNS | 20 Nov 2022 | 00:33:11 | |
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. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Part Underground Club Show, Part Outdoor Festival in the Sun w/ Kinder | 17 Nov 2022 | 00:15:25 | |
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. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| The Party, The After-Party, and the Melancholy Dance Party w/ Ivey | 10 Nov 2022 | 00:28:08 | |
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. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| What Was the Band Doing Before This? w/ St Lucia | 04 Nov 2022 | 00:27:00 | |
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. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Vinyl Club: Ball Park Music's "Puddinghead" | 29 Sep 2024 | 00:15:24 | |
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". Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Finding the Sound IS the Sound w/ Ayla | 13 Oct 2022 | 00:17:06 | |
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. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Saxophone on Every Song w/ The Vanns | 08 Oct 2022 | 00:19:41 | |
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. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Australia Has the Best Coffee w/ ERRA | 30 Sep 2022 | 00:23:36 | |
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. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Music's an Art, Not a Sport w/ Joel Turner | 22 Sep 2022 | 00:21:14 | |
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. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Seven House Parties in One Night w/ What So Not | 15 Sep 2022 | 00:25:05 | |
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 lives on the record, how WA made him feel reinspired, and who What So Not would have soundtracking his ultimate house party. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Divulging Every Secret w/ L D R U | 08 Sep 2022 | 00:21:39 | |
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 set is changing, what fans can expect from some upcoming releases, and get a solid-gold L D R U guarantee. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Wrestling and Macca's w/ Peace Ritual | 01 Sep 2022 | 00:27:53 | |
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 talk about how this new project rose from the ashes of their previous bands, how light bullying can make for a great record, and what the robes REALLY mean. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Letting the Walls Down w/ Jesswar | 25 Aug 2022 | 00:21:27 | |
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 breaking down their walls, how they've changed their attitude and sound on the new release, and how they're progressing on a mission they laid down for themselves 12 months ago. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Presets in Your Brain w/ Matthew Young | 18 Aug 2022 | 00:36:29 | |
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 line between musical instrumentation and foley work, why Matthew was ahead of the Stranger Things curve, and about how his mental health journey intersected with his creativity and musical career to create his stunning tracks. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Let's Make it Dramatic w/ WAAX | 11 Aug 2022 | 00:21:46 | |
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. Flay, why Queen are a huge influence on the album, and how they'll be bringing the dramatic sound that means metalcore fans really dig their style. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Bring Sweet Disposition Down an Octave or Two | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:40:52 | |
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. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Don't Go Paintballing in Denver w/ Dillon Francis | 20 Jul 2022 | 00:37:04 | |
[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 DJ, Dillon Francis. They chat about Dillon's latest single "Don't Let Me Let Go", his why he might not switch to Metalcore, and who we should see at Splendour this year (Hint: It's not Dillon Francis). Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Trying to Go For a Loose Abdomen w/ Art Vs. Science | 14 Jul 2022 | 00:33:23 | |
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 album "Big Overdrive". They discuss the history of Electro-House, how to get the audience into a good hypnotic trance, and why kick-ons are for new music only. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| The Exact Album Release w/ Renforshort | 08 Jul 2022 | 00:12:09 | |
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 tones of the album, her obsession with Julian Casablancas (and her plan for a Splendour in the Grass meet-cute), and how she will avoid hospital in Australia this time. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| "This is The Pitch" W/ Bec Sandridge | 23 Jun 2022 | 00:21:46 | |
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 beat, the darkness on her upcoming EP, and whether The Veronicas or Tina Turner get a starring role in a DJ set. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Desert Winds to Club Bangers w/ RONA. | 01 Jun 2022 | 00:22:07 | |
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, and how it plays out in the release, how she's turning the sound of rustling wind into club bangers, and what the best way to throwdown on the dance floor is. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Twilight, But Not the Vampires w/ Annie Hamilton | 19 May 2022 | 00:31:00 | |
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 about how the landscape she's in when she writes is so influential, where on the record you might hear a stock whip, and whether she'll produce a break-up fashion collection. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| The Evolution from Flip Phone w/ Ocean Grove | 06 May 2022 | 00:34:58 | |
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 bookended the pandemic, the metaphorical importance of a smashing shoe, and how it was collaborating with party punks The Dune Rats! Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Know What You're Singing About w/ Charlie Collins | 28 Apr 2022 | 00:23:43 | |
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 that have been instrumental in her first two albums, collaborating with quite surprising artists, and how this album is the perfect catharsis for heartbreak. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| BONUS: Live from Full Tilt Festival! | 26 Apr 2022 | 01:14:09 | |
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! Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| The Best Chip Packets w/ Hope D | 21 Apr 2022 | 00:19:34 | |
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 the hungover plane trip on tour, and the pros and cons of co-writing with some of Australia's biggest names on very personal topics. Connect with Hope D on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to her latest single "Hate Goodbyes" on Spotify and Apple Music. Purchase tickets to her Hate Goodbyes tour at her website. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram, on Facebook. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Vinyl Club: Thornhill's "The Dark Pool" | 22 Sep 2024 | 00:15:14 | |
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. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Hot Singles in You Local Area with Egoism | 17 Apr 2022 | 00:38:23 | |
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 acts in the freshly rebooted Hot Singles in Your Local Area. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Kicking COVID for the Tour w/ Holy Holy | 15 Apr 2022 | 00:27:14 | |
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 about the relaxing pleasure of jumping in the tour van, get a rundown of what a day in the life of a national tour looks like, and describe why it's not too scary forgetting your most popular lyrics on stage. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Commanding the Wall of Hugs w/ BUGS | 24 Mar 2022 | 00:47:40 | |
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 chat, they cover Connor's discussion about gender and masculinity in his work, why we might here a roll call of birds in their next work, and whether Bob Katter will make an appearance at their live shows. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Rewriting Kanye's "Stronger" w/ Boo Seeka | 11 Mar 2022 | 00:23:17 | |
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 What You Started". Along the way, we chat about Ben going solo with the project, a very sunny upcoming live cameo, and the importance of "fuck it" energy. Connect with Boo Seeka on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to their latest single, "Finish What You Started" on Spotify and Apple Music. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram, on Facebook. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Diving into the R&D Playlist w/ Cosmo's Midnight | 24 Feb 2022 | 00:32:07 | |
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), how they wanted to incorporate their first ever sample into a track, and where their strength lay in rock climbing. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Throw Your Body Against the Floor w/ Haiku Hands | 17 Feb 2022 | 00:26:47 | |
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 every track! They chat about how they felt about dropping such their dance floor-ready debut album during the pandemic, how to limber up ahead of their gigs, and why venue closures are making it hard for bands to reach stratospheric heights. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Learning Hungarian w/ Mild Orange | 03 Feb 2022 | 00:27:48 | |
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, "Looking for Space". We find out why their raucous university parties made them the band they are, how they channel their surrounds into their recordings, and chat through their world conquering moves online despite the pandemic. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Roundabouts and (Un)Broken Wrists w/ Greatest Hits | 09 Dec 2021 | 00:31:08 | |
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 tale that almost led to a severed hand, how the band manages to find the perfect level of layering in their tracks, and why waking up at 5am in a carpark is nearly paradise. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Lyrics Sheets on My Wall w/ Alice Skye | 04 Nov 2021 | 00:18:36 | |
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 Higgins, the anxiety of getting back onstage, and whether or not she'll be spitting bars with her labelmates in the future. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| The Sadness is Less Cheesy w/ Spacey Jane | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:16:26 | |
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 energy and bounce to the heavy topics, how the reopening might change their writing process, and what it was like working with one of Australia's most successful producers. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| If Sam's Singing on It, It's Probably a Rubens' Track ft. The Rubens | 19 Sep 2024 | 00:16:17 | |
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. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Revisiting the Dark Places w/ Royel Otis | 07 Oct 2021 | 00:20:26 | |
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 screen, Royel's darkest moment, and the innate similarities between nostalgia and the beach. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Ideas from the Abstract w/ Client Liaison | 30 Sep 2021 | 00:24:53 | |
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". They talk about a full-scale Ansett revival, how the band draw inspiration from abstract artistic expression, and go surprisingly in-depth on the AFL grand final performance from the Melbourne Demons. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||
| Clearing Your Space in the Jungle w/ Ben Lee | 24 Sep 2021 | 00:28:32 | |
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 Ben's love of the no-rules approach to musical careers, the key to casting your musical entourage, and why Ben always wanted to be insane, in this broad and philosophical conversation. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok. | |||