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Ahead of the release of her second album, Sam looks back at the first full-length release from Brisbane's Mallrat. He references Lana Del Ray, Nicole Kidman, and some leather chairs, but is it a favourite? Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok . Watch episodes on our YouTube channel and don't forget to like and subscribe.

Sam and Max dial in with UK alt-pop duo Honne before they embark on their world tour heading to Europe, Asia and Australia. They cover how they're preparing against automated songwriting with "mistakes", how their latest album stepped away from their previous sound, and what moves Sam can pull at their live show. Connect with Honne on Facebook and Instagram , and listen to their lat...

After a big weekend at the immensely packed-out Laneway Festival, Max and Kelsey review what could already be the show of the year, then Sam puts a little mustard on his Super Bowl Halftime Show look-back, and asks the ultimate question: What are the next generation of Dad Rock songs? Follow along with the songs we discuss with this week's Spotify Playlist. Discover more new music and hear yo...

Max is heading back to the glory days of 2001 as he reviews the fourth album from the California genre-crossing band. Is it all thumbs up, or is it really a long sunset? Follow along with 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 TikTok . Watch episodes on our YouTube channel and don't fo...

Sam's sitting out as Max and Kelsey are joined by Beau and Luke from WA indie rock trio Ghost Care off the back of their latest single "Better Off". Along the way they cover new bandmates, melancholy vibes in big singles, and getting told off by your students' mum. Connect with Ghost Care on Instagram and TikTok , or listen to their latest single "Ghost Care" on Spoti...

Sam and Max dive into the Grammys, who won, who lost, and most importantly who wore a whole-ass house on their head. Also, The Amity Affliction announce a huge change, and Sam uncovers some bands he slept on way too long. Follow along with 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 TikTok . Wa...

Max updates us with some final thoughts about the Wicked soundtrack from last week before Sam launches into a full-throated endorsement of COVID-era pop! Follow along with 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 TikTok . Watch episodes on our YouTube channel and don't forget to like and...

Sam dials in with Jake Taylor of Metalcore band In Hearts Wake as the band embark on a huge year of touring in 2025. They cover how the band have re-embraced the DIY ethic for the tour, where to find the best swimming holes in North Queensland, and the Chris Hemsworth Effect. Connect with In Hearts Wake on Instagram and TikTok , and check out their latest album, Incarnation on Spotify and Apple Mu...

Launching with some Karaoke from Max, the boys jump into a wash-up from the Hottest 100 countdown over the weekend,  try to understand why Bruno Mars is leading the charge on horny boy pop in 2025, and implore you to always go to the support act. Follow along with the songs we discuss with this week's Spotify Playlist. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on I...

Sam is in his musical theatre era, and has tasked Max, a person who famously doesn't enjoy musicals, with a review of the soundtrack to the film version of Wicked. The result will shock you. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok . Watch episodes on our YouTube channel and don't forget to like and subscribe.

Sam and Max sit down for a bittersweet chat with Jack Bergin, lead singer of Void of Vision, ahead of their final shows. They chat about what led to the band pulling up stumps, what fans can expect on their final trip around the country, and which song they'll be happy to see the back of. Connect with Void of Vision on Instagram and TikTok , and listen to their final album, "What I'...

Time to break out the 2025 playlist as we serve up our first helping of new music for the year, followed by unveiling out Hottest 100 votes, and coming clean about bands we have absolutely never, not once, listened to* *maybe. Follow along with 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 TikTok...

Sam and Max chat through the vinyl hauls they scored over the Christmas break, and then Sam sets Max a big broadway production for homework. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok . Watch episodes on our YouTube channel and don't forget to like and subscribe.

Sam and Max are back for the year as they talk through their Summer listening, breakdown the Bonaroo lineup, and discuss whether it's better to vote with your heart or your head when it comes to the Hottest 100. Then, Sam opens up on one of his most heartfelt rants in defence of Robbie Williams. Follow along with the songs we discuss with this week's Spotify Playlist. Discover more new m...

We're back for 2025, and to kickstart the new year, we've tinkered with an old favourite format to relaunch Hot Singles in Your Local Area. Once a month, we'll be checking in with guests from inside and outside the world of music for a chat themed around some of their favourite songs, albums and artists. Starting strong, we sat down with Sydney comedian Andy Procopis to discuss MusI...

Warning: A bit of blue language in this one. Here's a collection of some of the dumb jokes, weird one-liners or stupid stuff-ups that didn't make the final cut throughout the year. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok . Watch episodes on our YouTube channel and don't forget to like and subscribe.

Sam and Max are set up in a new studio as they look back at 2024, and think about the best moments in music across the year, before looking ahead to 2025. It's a look back at what we found, what we loved, what we think will be emblematic of the year, and what kinda sucked from throughout! Follow along with the songs we loved this year with this week's Spotify Playlist. Discover more new...

In our final Vinyl Club episode for the year, Sam snuggles up next to the fire to review the "MMMBop" hitmakers' 1997 festive feature, "Snowed In". Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok . Watch episodes on our YouTube channel and don't forget to like and subscribe.

To celebrate the festive season, Sam and Max build the ultimate(?) Christmas playlist, bouncing between old favourites, soon-to-be classics, and some out-there options. Happy Holidays, y'all! Listen to the final playlist on Spotify or 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&apos...

Benny from The Gaslight Anthem joins Sam and Max as they wrap their interview run. They cover some of the big moments since the band's return from hiatus, including a duet with the Boss, as well as ganging up on why they'd all bash Sam to save the world. Connect with The Gaslight Anthem on their Instagram and Facebook , or listen to their latest album, "History Books", on Spoti...

Max sits down to a quiet cup of tea and a relaxing run through Counterparts' latest EP, "Heaven Let Them Die", and along the way he and Sam discuss why Metalheads are the worst gatekeepers. Follow along with 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 TikTok . Watch episodes on ou...

[Editor's Note: This was the only interview that had major tech issues, apologies for some shoddy sound quality.] Max and Sam are joined once again by Marcus from Northlane just before he hits the stage at Good Things Festival. They cover how the band is going multi-media with tracks in video games, and which developers should hit them up next *cough* Rockstar *cough*. Connect with Northlane...

Sam and Max are joined in the sauna by Liverpool's genre-defying metal band, Loathe. They cover some inter-band beefs, compare themselves to that other band from Liverpool, and get a heads-up on a bit of an album. Connect with Loathe on their Instagram and TikTok , or listen to their latest album, "The Things They Believe", on Spotify or Apple Music. Discover more new music and hear...

Sam and Max catch up with Kellin and Nick from Sleeping with Sirens after their first chat at Good Things 2022. They find out their research skills are lacking, but also hear about the band's big call out to Weezer, and how the San Diego scene shaped their sound. Connect with Sleeping with Sirens on their Instagram and TikTok , or listen to their latest album, "Complete Collapse", o...

Joining us after their waterfall-of-bodies pit at their live show, Mitch from Alpha Wolf dishes the goss on how they got so tour-tight, what it's like being in tour therapy, and his takes on the latest Star Wars material. Connect with Alpha Wolf on Instagram and TikTok , and listen to their latest album, Half Living Things on Spotify and Apple Music. Discover more new music and hear your favo...