This week, we dropped our chat with Brenton from the Breaking Through Podcast in our feed, but the banter was so good we just couldn't keep it all from you. In this extended chat, we dive deep in to how we all ended up in the music podcasting game, and look back at some of our best festival experiences. Connect with The Breaking Through Podcast on …

Sam and Max talk all things Eurovision, and analyse why big artists are skipping the home of the 2032 Olympics before sitting down with Brenton, host of The Breaking Through Podcast for a QLD lovefest. In a crossover event for the centuries, they cover everything they think needs work in the Aussie music scene, from rooms and radio to touring and t…

Sam and Max are in mourning as they talk about the closure of one of the country's best music venues, the Zoo in Brisbane. They also cover some new finds and a quick spot of this or that. Then, Sam jumps on a call with British singer/songwriter Frank Turner, chatting about Frank's memories of the Zoo at his first Aussie show, what it's like making …

Max and Sam have both been busy at gigs this week, and we look back at their experiences at 6lack and Niall Horan. Then they get serious for a sec, and talk about what the sound of the 2020s is (or isn't), before Max dives into a chat with another Sam, from brand-new Sydney metal band Dark Hours. In the interview, they cover how a collection of the…

A few weeks back, we published our episode with British pop band Bad Sounds about their latest EP, "Escaping from a Violent Time Vol. 4". This week, we're sneaking back into your feed to give you the full-length cut of the chat including a few extra minutes talking about their upcoming second album, also entitled "Escaping from a Violent Time", due…

Call Jason Derulo, because Sam and Max are Ridin' Solo this week. They dive into their review of Taylor Swift's latest, The Tortured Poets Department, chat about Sam's experience at SZA's live show, and then list out more of the greatest film soundtracks for alt kids. Then, in Vinyl Club, Max reviews "Medusa Weeps" by Paraphernalia, Sam reviews CHV…

Sam and Max come back to the hot debate about encores and setlist design and then test their knowledge with some one-second songs. Then, they head to the Fortitude Music Hall to chat with Boys Like Girls on the Brisbane leg of their tour with Simple Plan. They cover the key differences between NFL, AFL and Rugby, how the band came back together to …

Sam and Max dig into the greatest cinematic masterpiece of all time, the Digimon Movie, and then get stuck into some musical evolutions to help you build out your musical knowledge. Then, Sam has some technical difficulties, but manages to connect with Jake from Melbourne Pop-Punk outfit Between You and Me to discuss their current U.S. tour and the…

Max and Sam talk through the impact on UMG's withdrawal from TikTok now that some of the dust has started to settle and two songs fill the vacuum, and they rule on some good and bad band names. Then, Max dials in with the UK's Bad Sounds, speaking with brothers Callum and Ewan about their huge four-volume EP release, and what might be coming next f…

Chaos ensues as Sam and Max podcast raw without a guest. They cover their favourite gigs, a little bit of Splendour wash-up, and provide the motivation you need for your biggest dreams. Then, on the vinyl club, Sam provides his Green Day review, and sets Max some homework from some of the longest Friends of the Show. Discover more new music and hea…

Max and Sam dive into Australian music's biggest issue: gig etiquette in 2024. After that, Max has a two-week long chat with Australian Drum 'n' Bass royalty ShockOne before and after he drops his latest album, Organism Algorithm. They get stuck into the other biggest questions in the industry, including A.I. producing music, liveability as an arti…

Sam and Max look at the big issues with the Australian music industry's funding model that may have impacted Groovin' The Moo's cancellation in 2024, and unpack the mystery of Pitbull's new album before Max dials in with 360 ahead of his Back to Life regional tour. They chat about 360's return to the industry after struggling with both addiction an…

Love is in the air as Max and Sam go through their favourite (and least favourite) love songs for Valentine's Day, recap the Super Bowl halftime show, and talk about a few favourite video game sound tracks, before Max dials in with Any Girl to talk about her latest single, "Talk About You". On the chat they dive deep into the benefits of songwritin…

Sam and Max recap the Grammys, ponder what songs they'd delete and do a little more Red Flag, Green Flag with some artists, before jumping on the line to chat with Sydney psych rockers Slim Jimz about their latest track, "Now You're Gone". They cover how a few break ups inspired the part-punk, part-funk sound on the track, where the East Coast's be…

No guest this week as Sam and Max take on the wash up of the most controversial Hottest 100 (til next year's). Along the way they cover some sad songs, tell people to grow up, and look ahead to see which artists the Grammys will let down this year. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.…

Dropping their Hottest 100 predictions before the big dance kicks off, Sam and Max debut the sound of their first in-studio pod. Then they're joined all the away from LA by Tim McEwan, one-half of Synthwave band The Midnight, ahead of their tour down under. They chat about how to create an idealised version of the 80s, what the Danish underground s…

They've long polished off the last of the Chrissy ham from the fridge, and as they get settled into 2024, Sam and Max bust out the mics to kick start the podcast for the year, covering their essential summer listening, some belting 80s sound tracks, and set the benchmark for the year seeing if they can figure out the ARIA top 10. Discover more new …

Recording immediately prior to the release of Spotify Wrapped, Sam and Max have a punt on what might be in their top 10s. Then the boys sit down with Loz and Aaran from British metallers, While She Sleeps ahead of their show at the Good Things Festival. They cover the importance of the Barn in the formation of the band, how they treat the band like…

The Good Things, they're a-coming, so we're loading up with a bonus ep in the feed, as Sam and Max chat with Bonnie from Stand Atlantic ahead of the Good Things Festival. They cover how to completely sideline yourself when on tour, exploring new sounds as a band, and how to get around the ambush shoey. Connect with Stand Atlantic on Instagram and F…

With news of the latest instalment of the GTA franchise on the horizon, Sam and Max create their own radio stations in-game, then Sam catches up with Garret from Silent Planet to chat about their latest album, Superbloom. They cover everything from the crazy collisions of genre in the heavy world, bringing in new vocalists for the album, and get ge…

Max and Sam run through some of the bands that do it better live than on record, before Sam jumps in to chat with Lew from Melbourne band Sophisticated Dingo. They cover the odd plane-fellows you'll get between Sydney and Brisbane, what comes out of singing around the house, and which 1998 Hottest 100 entries are more deserving than others. Connect…

Off the back of a long time apart, Sam and Max finally get to catch up on what they've been listening to with each other, before dialling in with Rou from UK metallers Enter Shikari, ahead of their live shows with Good Things Festival. They chat about the essentials in a hiking bag, Lord of the Fries, and why recreating the breadth of life's experi…

Sam and Max, reunited back on the mics again, chat about their list of "red flag" artists, before diving into a chat with Shaun from Aussie Pop-punk legends Short Stack ahead of their regional tour and the Good Things Festival. In the chat they cover what it's like touring with the kids in tow, what it's like going feral in the regional shows, and …

Sam and Max dial in with one of Australia's smoothest producers and artists, Boy Soda, to chat about his latest single, "SIP". They chat about his love of 80's sci-fi soundtracks (Hollywood, stay tuned), the wild start for the track from unloved stems, and how best to get nerdy and open-minded about the songwriting process. Connect with BOY SODA on…

Ahead of the Grand Final, Max and Sam dialled in with Pat from Luca Brasi to chat AFL, and a broke in to bit of a discussion of their latest album The World Don't Owe You Anything. They cover whether it's best to start writing on acoustic or electric guitar, the surprising alternative mixes of the tracks, and what it's like playing at the MCG on th…

In the midst of a hectic week, Sam and Max sit down to chat with Maisie from Melbourne rockers, The Belair Lip Bombs. They cover the many and varied influences the band has had, why it was high-time they dropped their debut album, Lush Life, and which other band Maisie doesn't play in. Connect with The Belair Lip Bombs on Instagram and Facebook and…

As all of Brisbane sets out their schedules ahead of Bigsound this week, we bring you quick chats with two artists we're keen to catch live in the three nights of showcase sets. Foley, flying into Brisbane from New Zealand to grace us with their smooth, funky pop dial in to chat about the energy they're bring to turn their debut album into a live s…

After a much-needed European holiday (for one of us), Sam and Max gather back around the mics and chat with Boy & Bear about the 10th anniversary of their huge second album, Harlequin Dream. They dive into why some of their newly released tracks didn't make the cut on the original pressing, where Australia's best caramel slice is, and how we can al…

Max is out and about on holidays, gallivanting around Europe, but we don't want you to fret, we pre-recorded a cheeky ep to get you across the line. Revisiting the end of their lists from episode 104, Sam and Max get into the other under-rated bangers by big artists that you should know. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with …

Sam and Max embrace for one last time before they separate for a few weeks with Max jetsetting to Europe, and they dial in with King Stingray's Cam Messer to chat the band's latest single, "Lookin' Out". Along the way they cover those first shows at the HOG Shed in Arnhem Land, what it's like going back-to-back on huge tours, and whether Christ Mar…

The crowd has been clamouring for it, so here it is: 78 Amped's pre-countdown analysis of the Like a Version Hottest 100 released after the countdown has aired. Sam and Max get into the nitty gritty on the then-mystery of the countdown, only to be foiled by technical issues that stopped us uploading it on time. Don't worry, we also get into some ne…

Another month, another little break for the boys! Sam and Max return to the mics to catch-up, and delve into some of their favourite bangers from big bands. 0:00: Intro 4:09: Left- or Right-Handed? 6:08: Splendour Updates 14:20: Under-rated Bangers Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram, on Facebook. Disc…

Max and Sam don the gloves to go in for a second round finding out just how far Australians have fallen on the ARIA charts. Then, they dial in with Josh Franceschi from British rockers You Me At Six to chat ahead of their Australian tour. They chat about the resurgence of punk in the mainstream, how they've gone about reclaiming their sense of belo…

Sam and Max are back to full(ish?) heath this week as they investigate the lack of Aussie artists on the ARIA Charts. Then, Max dials in for a chat with Tim from Melbourne 2/3/4/5-piece LOSER off the back of their latest EP, "Stadium Dreams on a Bedroom Budget". They cover the EP's out-of-the-box release schedule, what it's like bringing the songs …

While both Sam and Max take a little health break from the intro this week, Sam did manage to catch-up with Chris from Great Gable as they swung by Brisbane on their tour with Matt Corby. They get stuck into a stack of new W.A.-based artists that you should add to your playlist right now! Connect with Great Gable on Instagram and Facebook, and list…

Sam and Max debate the importance of Rock 'n' Roll in the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame before Max catches up with Jordi from San Cisco to chat about the upcoming Dream Machine Festival. They get stuck into the troubles of getting back on the road after lockdowns, what to expect from upcoming albums, and how good their yoga might be in Bali. Connect w…

Max and Sam run through the big tour and festival news of the week and break down Eurovision so you don't have to before dialling in with Gold Coast rapper Saint Lane to chat about his second album, Crying in the Porsche. They cover Lane's award-winning high school music, his quest to learn to fight, and why this album is feeling so raw. Connect wi…

Max and Sam catch up with Cam from The Vanns to chat about six new rock tracks that you need to have in your playlists. Along the way, we try to give Vanns fans a group moniker, we discover some great South Coast artists, and we get an explainer on ⅞ time signatures. Connect with The Vanns on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to Ever, the latest s…

Sam and Max talk through one of the biggest, best and worst days in music history (and future), and then dial in with Marcus from Northlane ahead of their Monsters of Oz tour in North America. They cover the 10th anniversary of Singularity, if Lonely Island would get a run these days, and playing live in the home of Jim, Pam and Dwight. Connect wit…

Sam recaps his experience at Groovin' the Moo's Sunshine Coast leg, before former co-host and current Virtues' guitarist Dan joins to talk about their latest single "The House that Evil Built" in Amped's 100th artist interview (give or take). The trio chat about the haunted home at the centre of the track, Thy Art is Murder's impact on the song, an…

Sam and Max delve into the important topic of detailing their musical icks before Max chats with Hatchie about the release of the deluxe edition of her latest album, Giving the World Away. They delve into why her husband and her don't read into the lyrics, how she's choosing a live set list, and why reviewers who jump to conclusions about lyrics of…

Sam and Max dive into their thoughts on the first week of Coachella, and discuss new music chaotically. Then, Max chats with Sydney producer duo Set Mo about their second album, Flux. They cover the universal language (bangers at a house party), Fat Boy Slim taking his crowds to God, and how to turn a piano ballad into a house anthem. Connect with …

Sam and Max dive into the full Splendour in the Grass line-up to analyse who's going to be the sets of the festival. Then we chat with Wollongong's multi-instrumentalist master Stevan about his latest track Reptilian. They get into how Stevan's famous labelmates have been helping his work, where his disco vibe has come from, and which Grammy winner…

Sam and Max dust of their journalism degrees, take a deep dive into the first glimpse of the Splendour 2023 line up, and share some new music reccos. 0:00 Intro and Journalism Chat 8:05 Splendour in the Grass' First Glimpse 19:35 New Music New Bottega (ft. Azaelia Banks) - Torren Foot Rumble - Skrillex, Fred Again... & Flowdan I Want You - The Buoy…

Inspired by an investigation by The Music, Sam and Max dive into the age-old question "is the album dead?" They also perform some community services, giving a big name video game developer the soundtrack they need for an upcoming smash hit. 2:25 New Music 9:21 Albums, and Album Reviews are dead? 20:21 Book Club 24:37 Video Game Soundtracks New Trac…

Another week, another lack of a guest as Max forgot to man the inbox, but he and Sam bring you an update of what they've been listening to, as well as debunking some myths about great songs that people hate. Listen to the Hot Singles 2023 Playlist on Spotify or Apple Music. Songs from this week: On Fire - Set Mo Violet - Lexie Carroll My Jeans - Ka…

After a deep dive into the history of Australian Idol, Sam and Max chat with Zac, the front man of California punk outfit FIDLAR. They chat about what's reset their sound, who they're keeping an eye out for when they're coming down under, and what Tony Hawk's pizza order is. Connect with FIDLAR on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to their latest …

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 their slots at Coachella, Bonnaroo, and of course Knotfest coming up, Isaac talks about how they're expecting to be received by pop fans when they're barking, who they would collab with, and wh…

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 wild country-flavoured bangers! Listen to the Hot Singles 2023 Playlist on Spotify or Apple Music. C'est La Vie - Peach Tree Rascals What Keeps You Here - Pale Lungs Better than Gold (ft. And…

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 summer tour! They get into how best to learn hard songs, what you can teach when students are better than you, and how Plini can recognise when his audience are in the vibe. Connect with Plini …