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, on Facebook.

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 knocking yet. Connect with King Stingray on Instagram and Facebook, and listen their latest single, "Lookin' Out" on Spotify and...

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. 0:00: Intro 4:59: New music 7:40: LAV H100 14:20: Under-rated Bangers Discover more new music and hear your...

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 artists with 78 Amped on Instagram, on Facebook.

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 are on track to relearn the old hits for the live shows. Connect with You Me At Six on Instagram and...

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 why XXXX is the perfect beer. Connect with LOSER on Instagram and Facebook, and listen their latest single,...

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 and Apple Music. New Music: Nootmare (K-I-L-L-I-n-G) Meow! - Psychedelic Porn Crumpets Ctrl Alt...

Sam and Max debate the importance of Rock 'n' Roll in the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame before Max catches up with Jordi from San Cisco to chat about the upcoming Dream Machine Festival. They get stuck into the troubles of getting back on the road after lockdowns, what to expect from upcoming albums, and how good their yoga might be in Bali. Connect with San Cisco on Instagram and Facebook, and listen their latest single, "Horoscope" on Spotify and Apple Music.  0:00: Intro 5:20: Vinyl...

Max and Sam run through the big tour and festival news of the week and break down Eurovision so you don't have to before dialling in with Gold Coast rapper Saint Lane to chat about his second album, Crying in the Porsche. They cover Lane's award-winning high school music, his quest to learn to fight, and why this album is feeling so raw. Connect with Saint Lane on Instagram and Facebook, and listen his latest album, "Crying in the Porsche " on Spotify and Apple Music.  00:00: Intro  01:44:...

Max and Sam catch up with Cam from The Vanns to chat about six new rock tracks that you need to have in your playlists. Along the way, we try to give Vanns fans a group moniker, we discover some great South Coast artists, and we get an explainer on ⅞ time signatures. Connect with The Vanns on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to Ever, the latest single from their upcoming album "Last of Your Kind" on Spotify and Apple Music. New Music: Kill - Trophy Eyes Take Aim - Frankie’s...

Sam and Max talk through one of the biggest, best and worst days in music history (and future), and then dial in with Marcus from Northlane ahead of their Monsters of Oz tour in North America. They cover the 10th anniversary of Singularity, if Lonely Island would get a run these days, and playing live in the home of Jim, Pam and Dwight. Connect with Northlane on Instagram and Facebook, and listen the deluxe edition of their latest album, "Obsidian" on Spotify and Apple Music.  00:00:...

Sam recaps his experience at Groovin' the Moo's Sunshine Coast leg, before former co-host and current Virtues' guitarist Dan joins to talk about their latest single "The House that Evil Built" in Amped's 100th artist interview (give or take). The trio chat about the haunted home at the centre of the track, Thy Art is Murder's impact on the song, and the surprising influence of Enya on the track and Virtues' entire artistry. Connect with Virtues on Instagram and Facebook, and listen their...

Sam and Max delve into the important topic of detailing their musical icks before Max chats with Hatchie about the release of the deluxe edition of her latest album, Giving the World Away. They delve into why her husband and her don't read into the lyrics, how she's choosing a live set list, and why reviewers who jump to conclusions about lyrics often get it wrong. Connect with Hatchie on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to the deluxe version of Giving the World Away on Spotify and Apple...

Sam and Max dive into their thoughts on the first week of Coachella, and discuss new music chaotically. Then, Max chats with Sydney producer duo Set Mo about their second album, Flux. They cover the universal language (bangers at a house party), Fat Boy Slim taking his crowds to God, and how to turn a piano ballad into a house anthem. Connect with Set Mo on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to their sophomore album, Flux on Spotify and Apple Music.  00:00 - Intro and Coachella Chat 9:20 -...

Sam and Max dive into the full Splendour in the Grass line-up to analyse who's going to be the sets of the festival. Then we chat with Wollongong's multi-instrumentalist master Stevan about his latest track Reptilian. They get into how Stevan's famous labelmates have been helping his work, where his disco vibe has come from, and which Grammy winners' house parties he's going to next. 2:01 - Woolworths Shout Outs 5:09 - Splendour in the Grass Line-Up 19:00 - Stevan Interview Connect with...

Sam and Max dust of their journalism degrees, take a deep dive into the first glimpse of the Splendour 2023 line up, and share some new music reccos. 0:00 Intro and Journalism Chat 8:05 Splendour in the Grass' First Glimpse 19:35 New Music New Bottega (ft. Azaelia Banks) - Torren Foot Rumble - Skrillex, Fred Again... & Flowdan I Want You - The Buoys Gold - JAWS Rooftops - Hatchie Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram, on Facebook.

Inspired by an investigation by The Music, Sam and Max dive into the age-old question "is the album dead?" They also perform some community services, giving a big name video game developer the soundtrack they need for an upcoming smash hit. 2:25 New Music 9:21 Albums, and Album Reviews are dead? 20:21 Book Club 24:37 Video Game Soundtracks New Tracks: Lain (Phone Clone) - Miss Grit Big Lizard Energy - Ellie Dixon More Than I Can Afford - Bad Sounds Where Do We GO - Weston Estate Boy's a...

Another week, another lack of a guest as Max forgot to man the inbox, but he and Sam bring you an update of what they've been listening to, as well as debunking some myths about great songs that people hate. Listen to the Hot Singles 2023 Playlist on Spotify or Apple Music. Songs from this week: On Fire - Set Mo Violet - Lexie Carroll My Jeans - Kai Bosch Left Behind - The Plot in You If You Could Read My Mind - Keiran Stevenson I Miss You So - Minova Discover more new music and hear your...

After a deep dive into the history of Australian Idol, Sam and Max chat with Zac, the front man of California punk outfit FIDLAR. They chat about what's reset their sound, who they're keeping an eye out for when they're coming down under, and what Tony Hawk's pizza order is. Connect with FIDLAR on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to their latest EP "Centipede" on Spotify and Apple Music.  Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram, on Facebook.

Off the back of a chat about Red Hot Chilli Peppers' tour, Sam and Max open up a circle chat with Isaac from Kentucky metalcore legends, Knocked Loose. With their slots at Coachella, Bonnaroo, and of course Knotfest coming up, Isaac talks about how they're expecting to be received by pop fans when they're barking, who they would collab with, and why you should never start a pit just because you feel sorry for the band. Connect with Knocked Loose on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to their...

With no guests for this week's show, Sam and Max dive into a little of what they've been listening to lately, running the range from chill-core all the way to wild country-flavoured bangers! Listen to the Hot Singles 2023 Playlist on Spotify or Apple Music. C'est La Vie - Peach Tree Rascals What Keeps You Here - Pale Lungs Better than Gold (ft. Andrew Hellier) - Justin Hawkes Granite - Sleep Token I Will Let You Down - RAAVE TAPES Do You Like Me? - Daniel Caesar Discover more new music and...

Sam and Max take a deep-dive into the world of triple-decker samples before kicking off a chat with Australian guitar maestro Plini ahead of his nation-wide summer tour! They get into how best to learn hard songs, what you can teach when students are better than you, and how Plini can recognise when his audience are in the vibe. Connect with Plini on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to his latest album "Impulse Voices" on Spotify and Apple Music. Get tickets to his Australian Summer Tour...

Sam and Max kick off the year by deciding on a shared 10 votes in the Triple J Hottest 100 countdown. Will they finally break up over the final picks? Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram, on Facebook.

While we're enjoying getting a little festive, we've prepared a short selection of our favourite outtakes, stuff-ups and cut questions from the interviews we've had this year. We hope you enjoy, and we're amped to bring you a whole stack of great interviews in 2023. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram, on Facebook.

Don't fret it's not a 17-year-old fronting the podcast, just Max's ruined voice as he and Sam dial in with producer and style icon Touch Sensitive to chat about his latest EP, "Cold Cuts". They talk about Italian wedding dance floors, jamming with yourself, and a (unlikely) Future Classic supergroup. Connect with Touch Sensitive on Instagram and Facebook, and listen to his latest EP "Cold Cuts" on Spotify and Apple Music. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped...