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Ahead of the Australian tour and upcoming album, Sam and Max dial in with Campbell from Vacations. They cover how a 60s icon inspired their new material, why Newcastle feels a little unfamiliar these days, and why American beers need a bit of work. Connect with Vacations on Instagram and TikTok , and listen to their latest single "I See Myself in You" on Spotify and Apple Music . Purchas...

Max is on an all-BIGSOUND new music mix, up against plenty of heft from Sam, followed by news about Sam's big upcoming footy game, and festivals starting while others are fallowing. Then it's a long discussion on the end of physical media in gaming while vinyl cracks the billion-dollar mark for the first time in over forty years. Finally, shouting out some bands that people are sleeping...

Sam's getting back on the dance floor as he reviews the French House modern classic from Justice. Will he get down with the funky tones, or is the record going straight back on the shelf? Relisten to "Hyperdrama" on Spotify and Apple Music.   Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok . Watch episodes on our YouTube channel and don&...

Backstage at their support slot for I Prevail, Sam and Max sit down with Brody from Invent/Animate. They chat through how Brody is taking inspiration from some  crazier EDM sounds, why a screamed chorus feels like it changes the game, and whether there's much new material on the horizon. Connect with Invent Animate on Instagram and TikTok , and listen back to "Fall Like Rain", their...

Sam and Max are going heavier than usual for this week's new music, but with a little dusting of other tracks to keep it grounded. Then it's a tour round up with the comeback of one of Australia's most beloved bands, Yours and Owls Festival, and some country. Finally, with Grand Theft Auto VI on the horizon, we want to shout out some songs and stations we want to hear on the game&ap...

Max is on review for Hayley Williams' least-emo record (or is it?), as he looks at her 2025 solo album. There are many different sounds rolling out across the release, but how do they come together as one whole piece? Relisten to "Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party" on Spotify and Apple Music.   Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and Ti...

Following the release of her debut record "Louisiana Love", Sam catches up with New Orleans musical polymath Robin Barnes. They cover how the record captures not only the sounds but the soul of the state, how Aussie audiences get peer-pressured into dancing, and why Robin's debut might not be her actual debut. Connect with Robin Barnes on Instagram and TikTok , and listen to 'L...

After a length intro diving into one of the 00's biggest artists, Sam and Max get stuck into plenty of new tunes. A short news piece and live review later, then it's all about the albums that are aiming to be our album of the year contenders and our favourite new discoveries of 2026. Listen to the songs we discuss in this week's Spotify playlist. Discover more new music and hear you...

Sam's on double shift this week as he reviews not one disc but two, across Blink-182's 2012 EP, and Felony.'s 2025 release. Which will take the crown of comparison, and is there anything that links them together? Relisten to "Dogs Eating Dogs" on Spotify and Apple Music . Relisten to "Midnight Money" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear y...

Ahead of his second album, "ONCE", Sam and Max dial in with MACEY. They cover how The Tube ended up sparking his songwriting, comparing Questlove's and Q-Tip's 90s career, and finding out how he's matured as a songwriter. Connect with MACEY on Instagram and TikTok , and listen to the singles from his upcoming album, "ONCE", on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover m...

Chaos ensues during a weird edition of something new, before Sam struggles to hold it together through some tragic news. Then, it's a look back at the rowdiest crowds at Virtues and Matt Corby gigs, and finally we look ahead to Bigsound and Rolling Sets to see who's playing the live shows. Listen along to the songs we discuss with this week's Spotify Playlist. Discover more new musi...

trials has been one of Australia's best producers for years, and now on his debut album, he's telling his story. Max is reviewing "hendle", but how will the full breadth of trials' musical history sound as he shares that tale? Relisten to "hendle" on Spotify or Apple Music. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and Tik...

Backstage at Brisbane's The Brightside, Max sits down with Ben and Josh from the U.K. duo Getdown Services. They cover how the pair bonded over Aussie icons, how they're changing up their sound for their upcoming second album, and how they discovered that there is money in the music industry. Connect with Getdown Services on Instagram , and listen to their latest single "I Can'...

In new music this week, there's indie dream pop, funky dance music, local heavy metal and then, controversially, a song that Sam's on the fence about. Then it's a tour wrap with two huge sounds at the opposite end of the spectrum, and then a deep dive into an all-important topic: how long should an album be? Listen to the songs we discuss with this week's Spotify Playlist. Disc...

Off the back of our interview with their frontman Tyler, Sam is reviewing the iconic 2016 release from Luca Brasi. We already know the album, slaps, but will Sam be able to put his finger on why? Relisten to "If This Is All We're Going to Be" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok . Watch episodes on...

Backstage at the Tivoli on her recent Australian tour, Sam caught up to chat with Maggie Lindemann. They cover breaking out of genre traps to explore, how vulnerability has brought a deeper connection with fans, and why she's moving out of her sad girl era. Connect with Maggie Lindemann on Instagram and TikTok , and listen back to her most recent record, "I Feel Everything" on Spoti...

Light-on for news this week, as Sam and Max dive into some big names coming to your screens and your stages with the ARIA awards and Night At the Parklands, before going deep into some bands that we feel like don't get enough love. Listen along to the songs we discuss with this week's Spotify Playlist. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and...

Max is diving into the maximalist sounds of Enter Shikari's latest record "Lose Your Self", with its collection of metal, EDM, punk and indie. Will they be able to bring it together, or is it all too much? Listen to Enter Shikari's "Lose Your Self" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTo...

At the local leg of their 10th Anniversary tour of Opera Oblivia, Sam catches up with Hellions. The cover how there's influences from the '50s and '60s on the record, how their friendship put new music on the map, and how they brought the fun element back to the band. Connect with Hellions on Instagram and TikTok , and relisten to "Opera Oblivia" on Spotify and Apple Music...

The show is on holidays as Sam and Max jump into another studio, but that doesn't stop them serving up big new hits, shouting out an iconic Brisbane venue that's opening it's doors to the scene, and then run through another huge pile of acts that are heading to town. Follow along with the songs we discuss in this week's Spotify Playlist.  Discover more new music and hear your f...

During the huge 10 anniversary tour of "If This Is All We're Going to Be", Max dials in with Tyler, front man of Luca Brasi. They cover how the record was almost re-produced to be heavier and thrashier, what it's like bringing back tracks that haven't been in the setlist for years, and how they've banked a crowd for the 20th Anniversary. Connect with Luca Brasi on Fac...

Sam is reviewing the second record from Baker Boy, and, following our recent interview with him, we investigate why he's letting himself into "Baker Man". Across a range of genres, he's telling an incredible story, but how does the album come together as a single record? Relisten to "Djandjay" on Spotify and Apple Music. Discover more new music and hear your favourite...

Off the back of their latest album "Wired", Max and Sam dial in with Andrew from Basement. They cover how they've embraced their "British-ness", how their one-year hiatus became an eight-year hiatus before becoming the drive to record, and why L.A.'s fences stood no chance. Connect with Basement on Instagram and TikTok , and listen to their latest record,  "Wired...

A new week, a new slate of bangers as Sam and Max get into dance metal, melancholy hyper pop, and just good ol' fashioned pop punk in this week's fresh tracks. Then they dive into Sam's huge weekend of gigs, as well as dissecting the phenomenon of "blue dot fever". Finally, it's getting vulnerable with our all-time listening stats. Follow along with the songs we discu...

Sam and Max double-up for a sit down with The Terrys as they wrap their Groovin' the Moo coverage. In a loose and wide-ranging chat, they cover how the band reintroduced themselves, Cam's special working relationship with Jasmine, and why the next album might be a little later than expected. Connect with The Terrys on Instagram and TikTok , and relisten to the deluxe version of The Terry...