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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 artist in 2024, and of course, how fan...

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 and mental health, what it...

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 songwriting camps, what isolation in WA produ...

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 best-looking crowds are, an...

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 . Watch episodes on our YouTube channel and don&apos...

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 scene is (or isn't like), and what listen...

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 music and hear your favourite artists with 78...

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 a business as self-managers, and what their fan&a...

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 Facebook, and listen to their latest sing...

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 get technical in the world of songwriting. Connect w...

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 with Sophisticated Dingo on Instagram and Fa...

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 experiences requires a whole heap of genres to...

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 whether the sweepy fringe will...

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 Instagram and Facebook, and l...

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 the big day. Connect with Luca Brasi...

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 listen their debut album, Lush Life on Spot...

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 show. Then Matilda Pearl dials in from Me...

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 all get justice for Mexico. Connect w...

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 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok . Watch epis...

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 Martin's coming kn...

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 new music to make it worth your while. 0:0...

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 . Discover more new music and hear your favourite arti...

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 belonging on their latest album, and if the band...

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 to life in a live setting, and...

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 listen to their latest EP, Read the Room  on Spotify...