About this podcast
Helping you find the next great song in your playlist. Each week, the team from 78 Amped bring you the news, reviews and interviews you need to find the next great song for your favourite playlists!
Episodes
The newest 50 of 597 episodes
- The Purists Are All the Same Nerds Ft. Big Noter · 28 min · Episode 259Off the back of the debut album of his hardcore project Big Noter, Briggs joins the show to chat with Sam. They cover some of Briggs' earliest band iterations (shout out Fall…
- Straight Up Nah, Dude · 43 min · Episode 259It's a pre-record this week as Max is away on holiday, but that doesn't stop us from bringing you the best new tunes from across the country (and a few other countries). Then…
- Vinyl Club: Coldplay's "Parachutes" · 13 min · Episode 258Sam is going back to where it all began for one of the biggest bands in the modern game, with Coldplay's 2000 debut, "Parachutes". He's praised songs like Sparks and Yellow…
- Deathcore Royalty Ft. Whitechapel · 16 min · Episode 258Sam sits down with Ben from Whitechapel before they hit the stage on their recent Brisbane show with Lorna Shore. They cover how the band keep it fresh after pioneering deathcore…
- Running Ya Mouth · 34 min · Episode 258Hitting all the four-quadrant KPIs in this week's new music additions, Sam and Max then shout out one of Brisbane's up-and-coming music establishments. They cover two new…
- Vinyl Club: Fontaines D.C's "Dopamine Chamber" · 17 min · Episode 257Sam's already called it as one of the top contenders for his album of the year, so it's on Max to review the latest from the Irish rockers, Fontaines D.C. Will the post-punk…
- Buttering Us Up Ft. August Burns Red · 14 min · Episode 257While they were in town on their most recent tour, JB from August Burns Red joins Sam to chat their latest record, "Season of Surrender". They cover how he keeps experimenting on…
- A Lil' Bit Spoopy · 38 min · Episode 257There's some 10/10 intensity in this week's new music, followed by another massive Australian tour announcement for early 2027. Then, Sam and Max unpack the number on why Aussies…
- Notes App is a Sh*t Show ft. Lottie McLeod · 29 min · Episode 256Sam and Max dial in with Brisbane Alt-Pop singer-songwriter Lottie McLeod off the back of her latest EP, The Boathouse. They cover how Lottie's first international co-write mixed…
- Vinyl Club: Madeon's "Victory" · 12 min · Episode 256Sam's reviewing the latest album from Madeon, taking the wild ride through all the sub-genres of electronic music. Will he enjoy the trip, or will it all become a little much in…
- Disco During Transatlanticism Ft. Death Cab for Cutie · 23 min · Episode 256Ahead of their Australian tour, Nick Harmer from the alt-rock icons Death Cab for Cutie dials in with Sam. They dive deep into how this album was a deliberate resistance against…
- It Is Wednesday, My Dudes · 42 min · Episode 256Sam and Max are back on their BS this week with some fresh new tunes paired nicely with some fresh new tour announcements. Then, Max brings everyone up to speed on what is sure…
- Honky Tonkin' ft. Cigarettes @ Sunset · 28 min · Episode 255Sam dials in with Garrett and Wells from the North Carolina Possum Rockers while they were Down Under on their first Australian tour. They cover how the band came together, how…
- Vinyl Club: Kings of Leon's "Only By The Night" · 15 min · Episode 255Max is going back to the highest-selling record in Australia from 2008 as he reviews Kings of Leon's biggest drop. He's bringing in comparisons to country music U2, and…
- Feels Like Having a Baby ft. Electric Callboy · 22 min · Episode 255Sam and Max catch up with Nico and Kevin from Electric Callboy backstage prior to their recent Brisbane show. They cover how their album was drawn from the strange events they've…
- Where Art Thou? · 54 min · Episode 255Both Sam and Max are practically deceased as two of the biggest tour announcements from their all-time favourites are made this week. Alongside tour news, they bring some fresh…
- The Song is King ft. Unpeople · 21 min · Episode 254On the eve of their debut record dropping, Em and Richie from UK band Unpeople dial in with Sam and Max. They chat through the chaos behind the sessions, Sam insults a band…
- Vinyl Club: Leon Bridge's "Good Thing" · 22 min · Episode 254Sam's VERY saucy this week as he reviews the second album from Leon Bridges, one of the smoothest artists in the game right now. The album is packed with some RnB, Blues, Disco…
- Crocodile Brothers Ft. Wage War · 18 min · Episode 254Backstage while they were here on tour in August, Briton and Cody from Florida band Wage War sit down with Sam and Max to talk about their most recent album, Landfall. They cover…
- Hello There · 53 min · Episode 254Max is nursing a hangover thanks to a hefty friend-of-the-show event, but that doesn't stop the new music hits from rolling in this week! Then it's dissecting the Laneway line-up…
- The Imminence Cinematic Universe ft. Imminence · 15 min · Episode 253Dialling in on the eve of the release for their latest record, "Axis Mundi", Imminence frontman Eddie Berg dials in with Sam and Max. They cover how the through-line narrative of…
- Vinyl Club: Sace6's "Brutalist" · 15 min · Episode 253Is it getting hot in here? Max reviews one of metal and alternative's sexiest records, the debut full-length album from Sace6. He's already across the sound, but will he feel the…
- Remember Fun? ft. trials · 29 min · Episode 253Sneaking in a chat in a hotel lobby during BIGSOUND week, Sam and Max catch up with rapper/producer/musician-extraodinaire Daniel Rankine, aka trials. They chat about some of the…
- End of the World with Saxophones · 46 min · Episode 253The whole city is celebrating after a mammoth weekend as Sam and Max bring some fresh tunes to the show. Then, they dive into the return of one of Australia's most beloved bands…
- Otherside of the Planet ft. Parker McCollum · 17 min · Episode 252Off the back of his announcement on the CMC Rocks Festival 20th anniversary lineup, Parker McCollum dials in with Sam. They talk about Parker's expectations ahead of his first…
- Vinyl Club: Young Franco's "It's Franky Baby!" · 14 min · Episode 252Time to get your dancing shoes on, because Sam is reviewing the debut album from one of Brisbane's best producer sons (or Lil' Jethro, as Sam labels him). How will our resident…
- Sitting on the Durry Deck ft. Bugs · 35 min · Episode 252Max and Sam catch up at Quivr bar with Brisbane faves Bugs ahead of the first night of the final two-show run to chat about their latest album "Head Noise". They cover some…
- Moshing Down to Jason Derulo · 45 min · Episode 252Big news for Max this week, but that's all put aside to dig through new music. Then new tours and cancellations are revealing a lot about the state of the Australian live…
- Vinyl Club: Shady Nasty's "Trek" · 19 min · Episode 251It's the music between the notes as Max reviews Shady Nasty's "Trek" in this week's Vinyl Club. The band is known to be divisive and listeners either get it or they don't, but…
- Meticulous and Specific ft. Searows · 29 min · Episode 251Sam and Max dial in with indie singer-songwriter Searows ahead of his Australian tour. They cover how his debut record opened up a new world of collaboration, how fan responses…
- These Songs Are Al Dente · 29 min · Episode 251Sam and Max nail Italian restaurant orders, unmask an already unmasked band, and add plenty of crass jokes as they navigate their favourite new music for the week. Then, it's…
- Vinyl Club: Snow Patrol's "Eyes Open" · 13 min · Episode 250Sam's putting on back-to-back episodes of Grey's Anatomy and The Office as he reviews the Irish rocker's 2006 magnum opus album. He's chasing cars, opening eyes and hands, and…
- 8 New Aussie Acts You Need To Know Ft. Breaking Through · 29 min · Episode 250Between all the new bands, Sam and Max caught up with Brenton and Tyson from the Breaking Through Podcast to record a quick back-to-back double episode. In this version, they…
- Spitting All On This Thing ft. Win Big · 21 min · Episode 250In our final interview from Bigsound, Max sits down with Adelaide hardcore band Win Big. They dive deep on which Militarie Gun album takes the gold medal, How the band have…
- Hate the Word "Vibe", but VIBE Ft. Blinder · 11 min · Episode 250Sitting down for their first ever interview, Sam chats with Ella and Will from Adelaide band Blinder. They cover the big range of sounds in their first EP, how the band came…
- A Stupid Numbering System · 58 min · Episode 250It's episode 250 (if you ignore the other 300+ pieces of content that have dropped on the feed, so the boys are celebrating with a nearly completely usual episode. After some…
- Making Mates ft. Divers · 12 min · Episode 250Live from Bigsound, Max sits down with Melbourne rockers Divers. They chat the inspirations behind the band and their debut record, why beans for brekky makes for a great song…
- Vinyl Club: Phoebe Bridgers' "Lost Weekend" · 15 min · Episode 249The boys are online to get their reviews in after a long Bigsound week, but Max gives his thoughts on the latest album from Phoebe Bridgers. Sam's already shared his many…
- For the Love of the Game ft. Holding Absence · 26 min · Episode 249Backstage during their recent tour of Australia, Sam and Max sat down with Lucas Woodland, lead singer of Holding Absence. They cover how the new album came together by throwing…
- A Different Algorithm · 40 min · Episode 249Sam and Max are out and about at Bigsound this week, but that doesn't mean they can't bring you their regular updates with new music from across the genre spread. Then, it's good…
- Vinyl Club: DMA's Self-Titled · 15 min · Episode 248Their brand new album has just hit #1 on the ARIA charts (presumably because of our interview), but now Sam is reviewing the latest album from DMA's, as well as some of the…
- A Bit Woo-Woo ft. Movements · 23 min · Episode 248Ahead of the release of their new record, "Happier Now", Sam dials in with Patrick Miranda from U.S. Post-hardcore band Movements. They cover the eternal Sydney/Melbourne feud…
- Wait for the Good Stuff · 43 min · Episode 248Sam and Max muddle their way through the new music of the week before they finally find their stride. They're chatting some tragic news from a friend of the show, big new tour…
- Vinyl Club: Citizen's "Halcyon Blues" · 12 min · Episode 247You've heard the interview, you've (probably) heard the album, but have you heard Max's long and winding thoughts on the new Citizen album? Well now you can. It's a record that…
- I'm in People's Brains Ft. Bush · 25 min · Episode 247Ahead of his Australian tour, Sam dials in with British rock icon Gavin Rossdale of Bush. They cover how he maintains his energy as a workaholic, how to live up to the pressure…
- New Studio, 2Furious · 40 min · Episode 247Sam and Max are tucked away in a new studio set up, with new cameras, and a new longer time spent in the editing booth. After blazing through new music, they cover some proud…
- Vinyl Club: Chet Faker's "A Love for Strangers" · 12 min · Episode 246Sam's reviewing the new album from an artist that he's previously aired his concerns with. Will he be continuing down the line, or changing his tune? Relisten to "A Love for…
- I Love Classic Rock ft. Simple Plan · 19 min · Episode 246Off the back of the Good Things lineup announcement, Sam dials in with Chuck from Pop-Punk legends, Simple Plan. They chat about the band's new resurgence with a whole new…
- Everyone Has a Soft Spot for Ballads ft. DMA's · 20 min · Episode 246Ahead of the release of their fifth, self-titled album, Sam and Max catch up with Matt Mason from DMA's. The cover how getting some extra time to build the record helped it feel…
- Madden, of Football Fame · 50 min · Episode 246It's pandemonium, as Sam and Max blast through the new music this week before launching into a massive round-up of festival news. Surprise sell-outs, the return of an old…
