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For his homework this week, Max is reviewing Adrianne Lenker's solo folk record and finding out if he can get into the energy, or if it's veering too sad for a regular listen. Relisten to "Songs" by Adrianne Lenker 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 an...

Maple of Maple's Pet Dinosaur joins Sam for a chat straight off the back of their huge Groovin' the Moo set. They chat about a mutual love for a 90s mainstay, what direction Maple's upcoming EP is going to head in, and whether some overseas trips might be on the cards. Connect with Maple's Pet Dinosaur on Instagram and TikTok , and listen back to their viral hit "Lego&quot...

We're back at Groovin' the Moo, this time with Max chatting to local legends, The Colliflowers. They cover their latest single "Reruns", how they get inspired by bands outside their genre, and why festivals returning is only the beginning for the Northern Rivers. Connect with The Colliflowers on Instagram and TikTok , and listen to their latest single "Reruns" on Spot...

Fresh off stage after his set at Groovin' the Moo, Sam sits down with Baker Boy. They chat about how he translated his vulnerability into a huge, hard hitting album, how to give dance and party tracks real meaning, and why his family keep calling him about an L.A. rap icon. Connect with Baker Boy on Instagram and TikTok , and relisten to his most recent record, "Djandjay" on Spotify...

In the grandstand at the 2026 iteration of Groovin' the Moo, Max catches up with the Hometown Hero slot winner, Mr Rhodes. They cover why Horrorshow was so integral to his sound, what you can do with a Yamaha 4-track cassette recorder, and how mixed lineups built the scene. Connect with Mr Rhodes on Instagram and TikTok , and listen to his latest single "Life Can Be a Damn" on Spoti...

Live from Groovin' the Moo 2026 in Lismore, Max catches up with Matt Corby before he heads on stage. They cover how his latest record came to be without intending it, how the artists he produces with influence his own writing, and how to bring an accidental album to life live. Connect with Matt Corby on Instagram and TikTok , and listen to his latest record,  "Tragic Magic" on Spoti...

The boys have been on the road all week, so they're glad to be sitting in the studio for five minutes. They bring plenty of new tunes with everything from sexy metal to model rock, then dive into some of the mountain of live music they've seen over the week, and why a family day out may save one of Australia's most iconic festivals. Follow along with the songs we discuss with this w...

Sam is looking back over the debut record from one of the biggest names in modern hip hop, reviewing "Camp" from Childish Gambino. He knows Bonfire, he knows Firefly and he knows Heartbeat, but will the rest of the tracks hold their own? Relisten to "Camp" on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok...

Sam and Max catch up with JT and Matt They cover what 20 years of an iconic album looks like on tour, how JT's voice is the band's secret weapon, and what songs they'd want to hear if they were stuck in a plane crash. Connect with Hawthorne Heights on Instagram and TikTok , and revisit their iconic album, "If Only You Were Lonely" on Spotify and Apple Music. Discover more...

It's a bumper episode of double-length new music this week, as we get into dance-metal, jazzy EDM, indie pop and much, much more. Then Sam brings us up to speed with his centurion challenge, and we do some classic games. 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 ....

Max dips into the discography from one of the biggest rock bands on the planet as he reviews Sam's Record Store Day pressing of "All We Know is Falling". It's a record from before Paramore reached global fame, but how does it stack up in hindsight? Relisten to "All We Know is Falling" on Spotify & Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artis...

Ahead of their Brisbane show supporting Spite, Sam snuck backstage to a very cosy green room at The Triffid to interview Skylar and Shane from metalcore band Varials. They cover their most recent album "Where the Light Leaves", some wild video inspiration behind the bass booms, and how Skylar ticked enough boxes. Connect with Varials on Instagram and TikTok and listen to "Where the...

Indie Mk. Gee, sexy metal and 60s' throwback bangers are stacking the new music mix this week, before Sam and Max pour one out for an Aussie icon at the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame, and start looking ahead to Brisbane's biggest annual music event lineup. Follow along with the songs we discuss with this week's Spotify Playlist. Discover more new music and hear your favourite...

The mics are back to full power, and Sam is in neo-soul heaven as he reviews the second outing from UK outfit Jungle. He's throwing references like Frank Ocean, Tame Impala, and Mk. Gee, but how do they stack up? Relisten to "For Ever" by Jungle on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok . Watch episodes...

Sam and Max head backstage at The Tivoli to chat with Phil and Beau from Saosin prior to their tour. They cover the band's first new music in a decade, how they're surprising each other with riffs, and why kids these days need to learn German Techno-Metal. Connect with Saosin on Instagram and Facebook , and listen back to their latest single,  "Starting Over Again" on Spotify a...

It's an audio disaster as Sam and Max discover that this week's episode broke our mics, meaning that we're running off the backup feed, so excuse the quality. But they dive deep on the their Record Store Day hauls, offer an apology to a recent guest, and unpack their Discogs. Follow along with the songs we discuss with this week's Spotify Playlist. Discover more new music and h...

Max is discarding everything he thought he knew about Filthy Frank as he reviews the homework that Sam set for him this week with Joji's latest album. There are plenty of different songs and sounds across the 40-something-minute record, but how will it stick together? Revisit "Piss in the Wind" on Spotify and Apple Music. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with...

Ahead of their first ever Australian show, Sace and Noah join Sam and Max backstage at the Triffid. They chat about the different recording styles that went into their debut album "Brutalist", which Bieber era is the peak, and which Australian Razor Scooter maestros deserve the shout-outs. Connect with Sace6 on Instagram and TikTok , and listen to the singles from their up-coming debut r...

Max is operating on half-capacity thanks to a back injury, but the show goes on with fresh new music from some British indie rockers, a U.S. sexy-emo band, and some unexpected Jazz. Then it's an exploration of the first week of Coachella and two very controversial takes; one from Tash Sultana and the other attached to a recent Like A Version. Follow along with the songs we discuss with this w...

Sam's rewinding back to a big year for him as he listens to Prodigy's 1997 masterpiece, "The Fat of the Land". It's shaped his experience of dance music and electronica, but what are his takes on the album as a whole? Relisten to "The Fat of the Land" on Spotify and Apple Music. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram an...

Ahead of their tour with A Day to Remember and Papa Roach, Sam and Max dial in with Flo and Kevin from the French Metalcore band LANDMVRKS. They cover how the Marseille scene blended their sound together, why A Day To Remember is one of their ultimate support slots, and how they use their multi-lingual lyrics to tell even more stories. Connect with LANDMVRKS on Instagram and TikTok , and listen to...

After starting with a formal apology for last week's experimentation, Sam and Max dive into new music with features from some Aussie favourites and DM sliders alike. Then it's a look at Raye's latest album "This Music May Contain Hope", a look forward at Coachella's two upcoming weekends, and a look back at some of Max's unloved artists. Follow along with all the...

It's a review of one of Brisbane's most iconic bands and one of their most iconic record as Max looks back at Violent Soho's 2013 album, Hungry Ghost. You can already guess the result, but what nits will he still be able to pick? Relisten to Hungry Ghost on Spotify and Apple Music . Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok . Watch...

Off the back of his latest single, "Arms", Max and Sam dial in with Sydney singer-songwriter Chuck Sics. They cover how he learned to love the song that he originally hated, whether he'll be the next "just one guy" artist, and why playing the trumpet gave him the competitive edge. Connect with Chuck Sics on Instagram and TikTok , and check out his latest single "Arms&...

Sam debuts a character on-air which changes the vibe of the entire episode, as he and Max chat through the stack of winter tours heading Brisbane's way, Peking Duk's debut album announcement, and the AFL Grand Final locking-in with an Australian icon. They also provide an overview on the criminal case unfolding adjacent to Parkway Drive and family. Follow along with the songs we discuss...