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Vinyl Club: Childish Gambino's "Camp"

Mon, 11 May 2026 06:00:00 +1000

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?

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Grip It and Rip It ft. Hawthorne Heights

Fri, 08 May 2026 06:00:00 +1000

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.

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This is The Beep Test

Wed, 06 May 2026 06:00:00 +1000

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.

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Vinyl Club: Paramore's "All We Know is Falling"

Mon, 04 May 2026 06:00:00 +1000

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?

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Car Speakers Can't Handle It ft. Varials

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:00:00 +1000

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.

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Bibsound: A Conference for Kids

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +1000

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.

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Vinyl Club: Jungle's "For Ever"

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +1000

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?

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The Saosin Drinking Game ft. Saosin

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +1000

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.

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Questionable Microphone Work

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +1000

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.

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Vinyl Club: Joji's "Piss in the Wind"

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +1000

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?

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Riding Past the Bus on My Scooter ft. Sace6

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +1000

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.

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The Bad News Band-Aid

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +1000

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.

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Vinyl Club: Prodigy's "The Fat of the Land"

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +1000

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?

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A Miracle That The Album Came Out ft. LANDMVRKS

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +1000

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.

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Polished Oi!

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +1000

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.

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Vinyl Club: Violent Soho's "Hungry Ghost"

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +1000

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?

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The Director's Commentary ft. Chuck Sics

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +1000

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.

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Hewwo Pwincess

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +1000

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.

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Vinyl Club: Harry Styles' "Harry's House"

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +1000

Following the release of his latest album, "Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally", Sam is reviewing Harry Styles' penultimate record, Harry's House. Sam's been surprising the gang with his pop music takes recently, but will it be continued love?

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Who Knows How Time Works ft. Don Broco

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +1000

After getting a sneak peek at some work-in-progress tracks, Sam and Max joined Don Broco's Rob Damiani while they were in Brisbane on tour in September, and with the album, "Nightmare Tripping", dropping, they're stoked to drop a behind-the-scenes look at how the record came together. They cover how the band wanted something that their fans could describe, how they wanted to go back to their roots, and how Rob turned to believing ghosts.

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On the YouTube

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +1000

Sam has flown into town just to podcast this week, so alongside new music to grace your eats, he and Max cover the continuing fallout from the collapse of Bluesfest, deliver more news about Violent Soho's possible reunion, speculate on Good Things, and think ahead to airport security.

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Vinyl Club: Bring Me The Horizon's "That's the Spirit"

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +1000

It was one of their big transition albums from deathcore origins to alt-pop modernity, but will Max get onboard with Oli and the gang's 2015 album?

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I Don't Tell My Parents ft. Felsmann + Tiley

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +1000

Max sits down with Dom from the electronic music duo Felsmann + Tiley to chat about their latest album, "Protomensch". Along the way they cover how the album started as a narrative manifesto, what led them to create music without any drums, and why you might be seeing them pop up at your local planetarium soon.

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Unfortunately 9/11 Happened

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +1000

After jumping into the new tunes of the week, Sam and Max look into how and why Bluesfest might have failed, how Hilltop Hoods brings the dads together, what's up with Future Islands, and how a beloved Brisbane band might be making a little comeback...

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Vinyl Club: Coldplay's "A Rush of Blood to the Head"

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +1000

Sam has made his feelings known about Coldplay both positively and negatively. But after a look back at their second full-length release, which side of that ledger will it land on?

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Remastered: Dune Rats from 2021

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +1000

Diving back into the archives, we're bringing our 2021 conversation with Dune Rats back to the fore. They cover what the big late-00s/early-10s scene was like in Brisbane as it spawned some of the biggest bands in the country, what wisdom was dropped on him by a religious icon, and what it's like to run their own record label.

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Three Steps to Sexy Music

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +1000

The race is on as Sam opens up with a Melbourne Grand Prix recap, before he and Max bounce through some new albums on the scene, and then tackle one of the most important questions on the scene: what makes a song feel sexy?

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Vinyl Club: Ocean Grove's "Oddworld"

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +1000

Fresh off Sam's recent visit to see Thornhill live backed by Ocean Grove, he's dropping the latter's fourth album for Max's homework this week. Will he get the vibe to shake that tree?

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The Leather Vest Incident ft. Telenova

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +1000

Alongside the release of their latest record, The Warning, Max dials in with Ed and Josh from Melbourne's Telenova. They chat about whether there's a live drum kit anywhere on the record, how smokey the room should be to enjoy the album, and whether you'll ever see a extended jam at a Telenova live show.

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The Carey Conspiracy

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max are taking on income inequality and heavy drops in this week's new music mix, then it's a look back at Sam's pinnacle of the year with Ethel Cain's live show, and a quick recap of the flurry of tours that have been announced over the week.

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Vinyl Club: Ninajirachi's "I Love My Computer"

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +1000

Ninajirachi's debut album defined a new generation of EDM and won the critics hearts the world over. But will it win Sam's heart as part of his homework for this week?

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Live Crickets, Not Synth Crickets ft. Wyatt Flores

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +1000

Joining us at Catalog Music around his recent Brisbane shows, Max chats with U.S. Country singer-songwriter Wyatt Flores. They cover how his hometown pushed him into his career (alongside some other Country and Punk greats), what new music is on the horizon, and how he learned to let music love him again.

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I LOVE Guitar

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +1000

The Foo Fighters are returning to Australia and bringing a swathe of great local acts to reach the limelight they deserve, Groovin' the Moo is back (kinda), and gig etiquette is back on the agenda after Sam was a medical saviour at a Thornhill gig.

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Vinyl Club: Superheaven's "Jar"

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +1000

Max is going back to the grunge era with a review of the 2013 debut from the Doylestown outfit Superheaven. He's torn between his love of Triple M sweepers and his dislike of repetition, but where will he land in the end?

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The Plot Train Can't Be Stopped ft. The Plot in You

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +1000

Backstage ahead of their Brisbane show, Sam chats with Landon from The Plot in You. They cover the band's biggest ever headline show right here in Australia, how it feels when the intimate songs get shouted back, and then into the release strategy for business meetings.

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Charlie Puth Rules

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +1000

After a wild smooth Jazz coincidence in the new music rundown, Sam and Max dive deep into a quick wrap of some of the stack of tour news for 2026, a hint pointing to the return of one of Australia's most storied festivals, then trial a new game at the end of the podcast (spoiler: it probably won't make a return).

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Vinyl Club: Blink-182's "Take Off Your Pants and Jacket"

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +1000

Sam's getting his lip ring polished and donning some three-quarter pants as he reviews Blink-182's huge 2001 release (and their album). He's discovering more about the band's output and finding out that his favourite albums might not be holding their title forever.

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New Wave, Nailed It ft. Split Chain

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +1000

Behind the scenes before their very first Australian show, Sam and Max sit down with Bert and Tom from UK Nu Gaze outfit Split Chain. They cover the hyper-rapid rise of the band, who to pick in the crowd for a shoey, and why Duran Duran is surprisingly relevant to their sound.

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Straight Outta Oz

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +1000

Max has managed to drag Sam to his first normie festival, so the boys are unpacking Laneway Festival's 2026 Gold Coast edition. They also run through Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show, Max deep dives into a live review of dance duo Sofi Tukker, and then they're going through the Mount Rushmore of co-worker music.

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Vinyl Club: City & Colour's "Sometimes"

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +1000

Max is back in the headphones to listen to the 2005 debut record from Dallas Green's solo project, City & Colour's Sometimes. While he may not be the biggest fan of the project, the record makes him realise a human truth about what difference lays between his and Sam's taste.

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The Two-Year Cycle ft. Better Lovers

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +1000

Backstage before the kick-off of their very first Australian tour, Sam and Max sit down with Will and Jordan from Better Lovers. They cover a two-year horror cycle, that lead to the band, how they separate out their many projects, and which bands inspire their sound.

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Open this Pit Up

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +1000

Only days after the Hottest 100 wash up, Sam and Max are back looking at the best of 2025 with analysis of this year's Grammy awards. Then it's a quick look at how triple j could better represent the genres, and finally, a look back at Australian bands that have fallen off the earth.

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Vinyl Club: Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts"

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +1000

Sam's going into a second back-to-back pop gal album with a look back on Olivia Rodrigo's sophomore album from 2023. He's discovering more and more about his inner teenage girl, but will this one resonate?

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It Looked Better Uncovered ft. Nice Day To Go To The Club Festival

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +1000

Ahead of the fourth iteration, Max dials in with Tom and Jack from Port Noarlunga's Nice Day to Go to The Club Festival. They cover the impact of local festivals on revitalising local scenes, bringing home a second flag in two years, and getting some brackets next to acts' names.

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Depends on the Party

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +1000

It's a bumper episode this week as Sam and Max breakdown the numbers on the weekend's Hottest 100 countdown, analyse Harry Styles' latest album and tour announcement, and then dive deep into the set times for Laneway festival. Then, how to kill a party in eight tracks.

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Vinyl Club: Basement's "Promise Everything"

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +1000

Max's homework was to dive deep into the 2016 chunky big hitter, Promise Everything, from the UK band Basement, but will the non-stop overdriven guitars tick his box, or tick him off?

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Here's a Drink Ticket to Share ft. DZ Deathrays

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +1000

Off the back of their seventh studio album, Simon from DZ Deathrays dials in with Sam and Max. They cover how two different EPs led to the record, how they're making room backstage for new acts, and a drunken run-in with Chris Lilley.

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Max and the Great Rehabilitation

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +1000

Summer listening is still the the talk of the town for our new songs this week, then we dive into the new line-up drop from Bluesfest, a tour announce from the world's most famous military conscripts, and look back at 2016 like the whole of the internet seems to be doing.

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Vinyl Club: Sky Ferreira's "Night Time My Time"

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +1000

Sam is dipping into the alt-pop world of the early 2010s for this week's vinyl club. Will his hardened grunge heart open up to the pop life, or will it be a no-thank-you?

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Remastered: The Naked and Famous from 2020

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +1000

Digging back through the archives (because it's January and holidays have made us lazy), Max and Sam revisit one of their earliest favourite chats with Alisa and Thom from The Naked and Famous. They cover the release of their then-new album, "Recover", working alongside L.A.'s creative scene, and how they were reinventing their live set. Hopefully this is ahead of their full-scale return to the game!

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Alt-Pop, Sam

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +1000

It's 2026, Max is back in the country, and the boys are ready to (poorly) podcast! It's all new songs to kick off the year, discussing rumours swirling around one of the UK's most beloved (or not-so, in Sam's case) exports, and new festivals launching on the Sunshine Coast.

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Vinyl Club: Thornhill's "Bodies"

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +1000

Sam has set Max new of his favourite albums from 2025, from the big-hitters at Thornhill. Max is on the move on an overseas holiday, but will he rate Sam's love, or dunk on a modern classic?

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Show of the Friends of the Show

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +1000

While the industry is taking some time off in the early part of the year, Sam and Max compile a collection of Hottest 100 votes that reflective of the Friends of the Show we've made in 2025.

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Remember to Tactically Vote

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +1000

Max is still jet-setting his way across the world, but that doesn't stop him and Sam from running through some under-exposed hits that they dug up last year, and going through their votes for the Hottest 100, before they look ahead at some artists that they're expecting will have a big 2026

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Vinyl Club: Sum 41's "All Killer, No Filler"

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +1000

Sam's taking a trip back in time to one of the biggest landmark albums of the pop-punk era, with Sum 41's 2001 debut record. What will he think of an album that everyone fully agrees stands the test of time?

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We Are NOT Cool ft. Gwar

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +1000

For the final backstage interview from Good Things Festival, Max chat with Blöthar the Berserker from Gwar. They cover huge and important topics like Gwar's political stances, the proper plurals for human anatomy, and who the band are keen to work with from the modern metal scene.

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2025 Off-Cuts Montage

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Over a year of podcasting, Sam and Max have screwed up plenty, and dropped a stack of dumb comments, so in lieu of a full episode on New Year's Eve, we're presenting a short montage of some of the weirdest stuff we've said this year that got cut from the main episodes.

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Vinyl Club: Superheaven's "Ours is Chrome"

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Max is digging through the back of his closet for a flannel shirt as he ventures into the world of the Grunge throwback record from Superheaven; 2015's Ours is Chrome. Will he be rocking it out, or will he find it all is a bit of a Blur?

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It's Your Song Til You Release It ft. Lorna Shore

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Backstage at Good Things Festival, Sam and Max catch up with Will and Adam of Lorna Shore. They cover their internal critique of their latest album, what might be coming next for the band, and which band members are pushing Will to achieve those insane vocals.

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2025 Christmas Special

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +1000

It's the most wonderful time of the Amped year, which means we're looking back at the year that's been, uncovering the artists, albums, songs and trends that we loved the most. Then we'll look ahead to 2026 to see what might be on the horizon in the music industry. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Sam and Max!

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Vinyl Club: Stax Christmas

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +1000

The snow is falling and the chestnuts are roasting as Sam gives us his festive feelings about the collection of holiday hits on the Stax Christmas album. Will he feel the soul of the season, or is he going back to stick to Andy Williams' classics?

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Australia Got "Crawl Back" First ft. Dayseeker

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Another interview backstage from Good Things festival, this time with Rory from Dayseeker. They chat the combination of pop and djent influencing the band, whether Bluey's getting a run, and opticians, not optometrists.

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See The Principal

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Max experienced the Mayhem Ball in Brisbane without a two-hour line up, Sam rolls the dice on a brand new song live on the show, and between the two of them they gear up for their end-of-year spectacular asking for YOUR input.

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Vinyl Club: Title Fight's "Floral Green"

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Sam gives Max an album that the internet was convinced would make him feel all the feels. Will he feel that head in the ceiling fan energy?

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I Don't Test Well ft. All Time Low

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Backstage at the 2025 Good Things Festival, Sam and Max sit down with Alex from All Time Low to chat their new album and tour. They cover how they hooked up with one of the most iconic voices of the 00s, who their fifth Beatle is, and why setlists are the most tense part of the touring experience.

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Two GOAT Performances

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +1000

This week's episode features two very tired boys fresh off a long weekend of Good Things Festival and Justice's final performance, so they review those two huge live moments in Brisbane, run through their new favourites from the week, and deep dive into their Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay results.

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Vinyl Club: The Stranger Things Soundtrack

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +1000

It's a show Sam's never seen, so excuse him while he listens in to the Upside-Down for the first time. He'll review the collection of hits on the soundtrack from one of Netflix's biggest titles.

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78 Amped's Guide to Good Things 2025

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +1000

With the heavy festival of the year nearly upon us, Sam and Max jump in to give their takes on the bands, moments and mosh pits that are must-see at the 2025 Good Things festival.

Edit: this was recorded prior to Knocked Loose and The All American Rejects dropping off the line-up.

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No Flash Photography

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +1000

It's raining shows in Brisbane with Valley Crawl and Southwave dropping their line-ups, Live Nation is bringing the heat with a new format of shows to get artists their due, and Max is looking back at the Rufus Du Sol show. Then, it's another round of This or That with another group of big hitter artists.

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Vinyl Club: Gigi Perez's "At the Beach in Every Life"

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Max is getting his singer-songwriter lens on as he reviews the 2025 album from Florida-based artist, Gigi Perez. It's sadboi, melancholic pop, but will Max's inability to feel anything get in the way of the bangers?

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A Bigger Release ft. Headwreck

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Recorded at Catalog Music in Fortitude Valley, Sam is joined by Colby and Jamo from Brisbane metalers Headwreck. In one of the most beautifully chaotic interviews that includes an elevator, soap opera-level back-facing, and a stack of incredible records, they chat about dream festivals becoming next-up shows, having fun with the music, and finding inspiration in vibe from very unexpected sources.

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Nickelback v Matchbox Twenty

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +1000

Come along the journey as Sam and Max discover more and more about Canada in one episode. Then they cover an underrated Aussie metal band, debate between Nickelback and Matchbox Twenty, and golf-clap the ARIA Awards winners of 2025.

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Vinyl Club: Flume's Self-Titled

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Sam rewinds back to 2012 as he works his way through one of the most seminal Australian records of the 10s, with Flume's self-titled debut. He makes it known early that it isn't necessarily his cup of tea, but takes an adventure to get to a surprising conclusion.

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The Waiting Game ft. Lucky

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Max dials in with the alt-pop/alt-rock artist Lucky to celebrate the release of her new track "Houston". Along the way, they cover some earliest musical memories, which 00s pop songstresses have the biggest sway on Lucky's work, and how a whirlwind 12-months has unfolded.

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Move the Needle

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Sam brings a live reaction for some of his favourite new music, then Max leads us through the news segment as Sam laptop restarts for the first time in 12 months. It's a new concert series for Brisbane, A.I. taking over the top of the charts, and finding new ways to Aussify your playlists. Then, it's straight to the lock up where we try to recognise artists in a police line up.

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Vinyl Club: The Tarzan Soundtrack

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Sam has set Max the task of venturing into the jungle that is Disney's Tarzan, and one of the most iconic animated film soundtracks. It's at the core of one of the most contentious debates of the show, but has Max switched his allegiances?

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Here in Brisband ft. GrizzlyShark

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max dial in with Andy and Jackson from Brisbane's GrizzlyShark ahead of the release of their latest track, "Brand New Tragedy". They cover how important Bionicles lore is to the GrizzlyShark sound, how they'll celebrate the reopening of one of Brisbane's best alternative venues, and why the acoustic cigarette is coming back.

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The More Authentic Experience

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Max returns from a triumphant gig at Oasis' return to Sydney, Sam moots his Bluesfest virginity, and they both look at the Grammy's nods. Then it's a good ol' fashioned song-off as we put bands against their own best tracks.

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Vinyl Club: Kacey Musgraves' "Golden Hour"

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Sam's popping the cowboy hat on as he looks and listens back to the 2018 Grammys Album of the Year, Kacey Musgraves' Golden Hour. Will he be feeling the country time blues, or is he going to go full Velvet Elvis?

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Alpha-ing Eddie Vedder ft. Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +1000

Celebrating the release of the band's second record, "GLORY", Sam and Max chat with Anna from Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers. They cover how the band make setlist decisions, how their U.S. shows differ from their hometown hits, and why Eddie Vedder sent an apology gift pack.

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The Elephant in the Room

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Kicking off the episode with some terrible audio after the session crashed, Sam and Max chat the latest from some new friends of the show, look back at a stormy Big Pineapple Festival, and then analyse the best of the internet's favourite pop-punk-turned-pop darling, Hayley Williams.

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Live from Big Pineapple Ft. IVANA

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Live from the sweaty backstage area at the Big Pineapple Music Festival, we catch up with some of the best up-and-comers on the line up. We chat the Euro club scene with IVANA off the back of her signing with a German dance label and see what 2026 has in store.

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Vinyl Club: King Krule's "6 Feet Beneath the Moon"

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Max has been set the absolute enigma that is the debut LP from British artist King Krule. He's a little lost right from the get-go, but will he have anymore understanding by the end of the review?

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Catching the Bus ft. The Southern River Band

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Joining them at the Brightside on their Australian tour, Sam and Max sit down with Cal and Pat from The Southern River Band off the back of their brand new album, "Easier Said Than Done". They cover how unexpected genres that fuel their passion, their big upcoming connection to AC/DC, and how they ended up sandwiched between Chali XCX and Sabrina Carpenter for #3.

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Fahrenheit Makes Sense

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +1000

On one of the hottest days of the year, Sam and Max start with good ol' fashioned weather chat, but quickly get into a range of summer heaters. They're talking a review of Tame Impala's latest album, "Deadbeat", a look back at the Temper Trap live show that Max ventured to, and predict the songs of the Summer coming up.

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Vinyl Club: Lana Del Rey's "Born to Die"

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +1000

The sad-boii shoe is on the other foot as Max gives Sam the 2012 emo pop queen Lana Del Rey and the iconic Born to Die record to review. Will it hit that heartstring for him?

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Still Nerding Out on the Guitar Tones ft. The Devil Wears Prada

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max sit down with Mike and Jeremy of The Devil Wears Prada while they were in town supporting the BFMV tour. They cover the band's upcoming album "Flowers", how they balance new fans and classic material, and whether we'll see them headlining anytime soon.

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Absolute Heater

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max are blown away with the number of tours that have been dropped in just one week, MTV is dropping the "M" part across the globe, and then the boys do a good job unforgetting some bangers.

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Vinyl Club: The Shrek Soundtrack

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Get out of ma' swamp and into my ears, as Max looks back on the vinyl record of the Shrek soundtrack for this week's Vinyl club. We already know it's happily ever after, so it's mostly just some fun facts of niche 00s artists.

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I'm Too Stable ft. Spiritual Cramp

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Ahead of the release of their latest album, "Rude", Sam and Max dial in with Michael Bingham, lead singer of the genre-spanning band Spiritual Cramp. They cover how the band feels so comfortable playing with so many sounds, how learned to let go with control, and who is programming Wild 87.

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Film Noir at the Chinese Restaurant

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1000

Only three weeks after the actual milestone, Sam lovingly brings in a unique piece to celebrate our 200th episode. Then it's new tunes, Good Things sideshows, and another Good tour announcement. Finally, we set down some suggestions for niche music Halloween costumes to get set for the scary season.

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Vinyl Club: Bring Me the Horizon's "Amo"

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Sam is looking back on an album that divided the metal community when it dropped in 2019. Will Amo be vindicated with the benefit of hindsight, or will the online whiners be given the win after all this time?

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I Listen to Fontaines D.C.

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +1000

The boys are left with no choice but to discuss the biggest drop of the week, the thing that's breaking the internet: Teddy Swims covering "TNT" at the NRL Grand Final. They also give their first impressions of Taylor Swift's new album, and some quick updates on two grim stories from weeks previous.

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Vinyl Club: Ethel Cain's "Preacher's Daughter"

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 19:00:00 +1000

Max is sent straight back to the non-belonging chair with a follow up to his review to "Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You", as he listens in to "Preacher's Daughter". Will his soft little heart survive this pincer movement stomping?

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Fruit and Veg on the Rider ft. Phoebe Rings

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Off the back of their debut album, Max dials in with NZ band Phoebe Rings. They cover how the album's eclecticism is its strength, why they are keen to step on each other's toes, and how vital good food recommendations are to the band's cohesion.

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5SOS for the Gen X Dads

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Sam is in recovery after a big weekend spent barracking on the mighty Brisbane Lions to their victory, but we cover Snoop Dogg's performance, a hot take from the Live Nation CEO, and then help the NRL with their potential Teddy Swims problem.

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Vinyl Club: Rüfüs Du Sol's "Bloom"

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +1000

Find Sam in the centre of the dance floor having a chemically induced revelation this week as he reviews a mid-2010's electronic icon record for the club. Will he go like an animal, or will you need to say a prayer for him?

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Stop & Go to Sleep ft. Puree

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Max dials in with Adelaide indie rockers, Puree, ahead of the kick off of their tour with Bean Magazine. They chat about their latest single going a little heavy, their manager finally cracking a smile, and whether they'll be opening the pit for their huge support later in the year.

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200 & The Galapagos Tortoise

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Despite knowing for months that it was approaching, Sam and Max fail to do anything spectacular for their 200th episode this week. Instead they cover the line up drops for Laneway Festival and Coachella, look at some of the disturbing facts about the D4VD situation, and look at 2012 as a year of great songs.

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Vinyl Club: Ethel Cain's "Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You"

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Sam has given Max homework that might be in his most-hated category - sad stuff. Will it drive Max over the edge, or will he finally come to terms with his emotions?

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The Black Sheep ft. The Home Team

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 22:00:00 +1000

Broadcasting live from a cramped green room at the Fortitude Music Hall during soundcheck, Sam chats with Brian and Daniel from The Home Team while they were in Brisbane. They chat the band's new(ish) record, their status as one of the sexiest bands in the scene, and why Seattle's six-figure tech salaries just aren't for them.

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Broom: Not Cutlery

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +1000

After a surprisingly deep dive on one of Ian Thorpe's most iconic media appearances, Sam and Max unpack the Footy Finals mismatch, predict Laneway acts, and then crown the best songs of Sam's birth year.

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Vinyl Club: Hatchie's "Giving the World Away"

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +1000

As she announces a new album, Sam listens back to the previous full-length drop from Brisbane's dream-pop queen, Hatchie. Sam dives deep with some of the biggest analysis in the game, so sit up straight and listen up; school is in session.

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Reuniting with Max's Dad ft. The Wombats

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +1000

It's quite a graphic opener as Sam and Max dial in with Dan from The Wombats ahead of the Australian leg of their Oh! The Ocean tour. Along the way they find out that Dan could be Max's dad, how the tiny musical moments can be ready, and why there's a four-song run on the setlist that makes Dan feel like a Olympic-level athlete.

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Darren Lockyer On-Mic

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +1000

After a big week at Bigsound, Max sounds like a bag of rocks, and Sam's carrying the team. Alongside their favourite new music, the boys chat the first week of the ARIA chart's new rules, some tour news from two big female voices, and do a quick recap of the best of Bigsound.

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Bigsound Live ft. RAGEFLOWER

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +1000

Max finishes out our Bigsound 2025 interviews as he sits down for a chat with RAGEFLOWER. It's a deep dive on balancing a desk job and a passion project, the revitalisation of the Sydney scene, and a little bit of Bigsound weather reporting thrown in for good measure.

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Bigsound Live ft. Theeth

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Max catches up with one of the coolest up-and-coming young artists in Australia, Theeth. They cover her brand new EP, brainstorm her fanbase's name, and put it out to Everton for a new club song.

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Bigsound Live ft. Chor Bazaar

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +1000

Max joins the Chor Bazaar crew to chat about their unique and exciting place in the music scene. They cover the huge range of genres that CB play in, how they balance their creative input across six artists, and how, after a recent tour to India, they saw how international audiences lean into different sounds.

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Bigsound Live ft. Mel Blue

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Sam sits down with Mel Blue ahead of the release of their second full-length album, "nomorejacketsplease". They cover how London's sound surprised them, the key differences between the European and Australian dance music scenes, and whether Phil Collins was an inspiration.

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Bigsound Live ft. Briggs (Big Noter)

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +1000

Max sits down with one of the biggest names in Australian music Briggs to discuss his new heavy project, Big Noter. They cover where Briggs got his start in music, why Tom Morello's shirt has a target on it, and how he splits out the material he drops for each of his artistic outlets.

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Bigsound Live ft. Jet Walker

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +1000

As Day 2 of Bigsound dawned, Sam caught up with Jet Walker, a 23-year-old country artist from Gympie. They chat about some surprising influences on his music taste, a big tick of approval from one of the best alt-pop artists of the last few decades, and how his very first live show went just a few hours before we hit record.

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Bigsound Live ft. Polish Club

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +1000

Next in our series live from Bigsound, we're chatting with Polish Club. It's a chaotic deep dive into their hectic release schedule, how they've felt going indie has been for the band, and why they didn't last long enough for a car battery in a German sex club.

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Bigsound Live ft. Wafia

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +1000

Starting our recap of the week that's been here on-ground at Bigsound, we're catching up with one of the best artists to break out of Brisbane over the last few years, Wafia. We chat her debut record, life in L.A., and why Garden City is the place to be in Brisbane.

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Garnish For Your Fish Dish

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +1000

While Sam and Max spend the week at Bigsound, in Something New, it's big pop times across the board for both of the lads. In the news, a fan-favourite music venue in Brisbane is getting a facelift, and Apple Music is actively hunting disaffected Spotify users, and, over in the suitcase, we unpack which acts we're expecting to see as future headliners.

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Vinyl Club: Something for Kate's "The Official Fiction"

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Max is going back to the heyday of Australian alt-rock, with the 2003 #1 record from Something for Kate, "The Official Fiction". Will he be a Paul stan or a Dempsey detractor?

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A Hard Pivot ft. Hot Mulligan

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max dial in for a chaotically fun call with U.S. rockers Hot Mulligan around the release of their latest album. Along the way they chat some of the wild song titles, which song might have been named "Boobs", and hear an exclusive live announce of an Australian tour... of sorts.

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Blind Ranking Bigsound

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +1000

The summer festival lineups just don't stop, so we're covering the latest from Lost Paradise, Beyond the Valley and Wildlands, as well as Valley Fiesta. Then it's a rundown of Max's hot recommendations on who to catch at the Bigsound conference.

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Vinyl Club: The Terrys' Self-Titled

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Sam's checking out the latest from Surf Rockers The Terrys, and ranking it against his long-term love of Australian indie rock.

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AFL Grand Final, Then Super Bowl ft. Playlunch

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Before they drop their second album, "Sex Ed", and embark on a supporting tour, Sam and Max dial in with Playlunch. They chat about giving some rap bars to Barry Hall, whether there's a Milo ice cream song on the horizon, and which kids' TV theme song bettered anything from Bach.

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Addressing The Rumours

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Our very own Sam is under the weather, but battles as he and Max chat new music, a very wholesome fundraiser for the Brisbane scene, a Splendour-killing line up, Good Things finally dropping their line up, and asking the big question: "where are they now?"

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Vinyl Club: Boys Town Gang's "Disc Charge"

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Max takes the opportunity to wax lyrical about the history of Disco and its impacts on dance music and release formats as he reviews Boys Town Gang's disco disc.

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Tension and Release ft. Justice for the Damned

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Ahead of their second album, "Stay Relentless", Sam and Max dial in with Chas from Sydney heavies, Justice for the Damned. Along the way, they discuss what it's like to face a sophomore drop after a long gap, how personal struggles get shared across the band, and whether there's a secret Sleep Token connection.

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Rushmore: Washington, Lincoln, Obama and Bush?

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +1000

Sam takes aim at over-priced VIP packages at live shows, one of our YouTube commenters offers a wise insight on artists leaving Spotify, we both fret about how we discover new bands, and we both agree on the Mount Rushmore of Video Game soundtracks.

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Vinyl Club: The Beatles' "1"

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Sam's putting to the test his abject disinterest in the discography of one of the most influential bands of all time by tackling their number ones first. Will it sway him over finally?

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Vans Warped Tour in a Catsuit ft. De'Wayne

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Off the back of the release of his latest record, "June", Max dials in with rocker De'Wayne. Along the way they discuss his collaborations with Australia's own Chase Atlantic, De'Wayne's journey to rock music as a listener, not just a performer, and how he's bringing the sexiness back to rock 'n' roll into the future.

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Shout Out to Track 7s

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Roll up! Roll up! It's festival line-up season as we hear news from Big Pineapple Festival, Good Things, and potentially Tomorrowland arriving Down Under. Alongside that, it's some album deep cuts we love and plenty of new tracks we're jamming in our playlists.

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Vinyl Club: Tame Impala's "Currents"

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Interrupting regularly schedule Vinyl Club reviews, Sam and Max looking back at 10 years of Tame Impala's most iconic record, "Currents". Early on, they both lay their critical cards on the table but will a re-listen change their mind?

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Where Are the Afterparties? ft. The Used

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Ahead of their mammoth 21-date tour of Australia, Sam and Max dial in with Jeph from The Used. They chat about the influence of groove Jazz music on his bass playing, why a one-lane road almost tanked their Aussie debut, and why Jeph ended up with naked save for a pineapple.

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Word of the Day is Zesty

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +1000

After a real spread of new music from across genres, Sam and Max unpack a huge Hottest 100 weekend, talk about more artists moving away from Spotify, and then wretch their way through the biggest live music icks.

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Vinyl Club: Parkway Drive's "Killing With a Smile"

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +1000

Dan joins Max as he looks back at the debut record from Parkway Drive, "Killing With a Smile". It's a two-pronged discussion of one of the biggest Metalcore albums, but will it be all killer no filler?

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The Shackles Are Off ft. Fit For a King

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +1000

In the lead-up to "Lonely God", Sam and Max dial in with Ryan from Fit For a King. Along the way they talk about trying to write records to make everyone happy, what a "Bud Lite band" is, and how the whole band took on all the roles in the album process this time.

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A Very Special Guest ft. Virtues

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +1000

There's a special guest in the studio this week as Dan from Virtues joins the Wednesday show. They chat new music, including Virtues' latest "Blasphemer", a real rollercoaster for European EDM fans at Tomorrowland, Ben Lee's Hottest 100 claims, and then name some pets.

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Debut Record, Number One, Let's Hit It ft. FANGZ

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Chatting while they were the #1 Australian album in the country, we dial in with Josh from FANGZ to discuss their debut album,"Shui". Along the way, we cover how full-time jobs honed the record process into a tight schedule, what the perfect FANGZ Shui furniture might be, and who's got some Olympic level egg racing in them.

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Vinyl Club: Franc Moody's "Chewing the Fat"

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Sam is reviewing the UK's Franc Moody and their latest album, "Chewing the Fat", and will he get into a dance moment, or stand at the back of the metaphorical room with his arms folded?

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Getting Meta ft. End of Fashion

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Max dials in with Justin from the Perth legends End of Fashion ahead of their tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut record. It's a super insightful peek behind the curtain at what life as an artist was like in one of the most tumultuous times in the Aus music industry as we talk the shift from physical media to digital distribution and the reliance on radio to promote work, but also some truly big hits that are going to be ringing out across the country with their tour, and some new tracks on the horizon.

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Get Ya Manual Out of Here

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +1000

It's capital letters galore as G Flip's going 80s, Sam's going Addison Rae, and Will Smith's going sexy(?) in Something New. Then, we dive into the quagmire of AI in music off the back of a huge admission from a rising Spotify artists, and then crack open the all-time best drum beats that will send you through the drywall.

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Vinyl Club: Radiohead's "In Rainbows"

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Max bites the bullet and goes in on a review for a Radiohead record. Starting with 2007's "In Rainbows" will this finally sway the boys and see them become Radioheadheads?

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L-Shaped Curves ft. Selve

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Ahead of the release of their upcoming album "Breaking Into Heaven", Max catches up with Loki from Gold Coast/Yugambeh band Selve. They chat about the globe-trotting writing and recording process that culminated in an historic first, how they're going big for their launch show, and why the album is full of L-Shaped curves.

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Set Phases to Mum

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Live bands giveth, and live bands Sabbath away. After plenty of new music, Sam and Max chat through rough Listen Out 2025 news, some positive Parkway Drive festival news, the return of Oasis, the end of Black Sabbath, and then list out some of the biggest, heaviest, and gnarliest guitar riffs.

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Vinyl Club: Wet Leg's Self-Titled

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Sam's visiting the Isle of Wight to review the self-titled debut album from Wet Leg. Does he head to the Chaise Longue or is it all Oh No?

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35 Seconds of Send ft. Microwave

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +1000

On their road trip across the U.S., we dial in with Nathan from Atlanta band Microwave ahead of their tour Down Under. We catch up on the process behind last year's "Let's Start Degeneracy", the half-finished secret to their super diverse sound, and what it takes to build the ultimate Microwave setlist for their live show.

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Like a Version of Sesame Street

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +1000

The ARIA Charts are changing the game, hoping to get some more Australian artists climbing, Ben Lee is calling on us to help the local scene, and Bigsound is on its way, so we find out who's worth catching.

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Vinyl Club: Turnstile's "Never Enough"

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Max is looking over the latest drop from Maryland's Turnstile, finding out how much hardcore he can handle with Never Enough.

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Rock, Rock, and More Rock

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +1000

Australian icons are about rocking their way across the country on an upcoming tour, and Triple J are settling the best Australian music debate once and for all.

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Vinyl Club: The Wombats' "Glitterbug"

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Sam is reviewing the 2015 release from Liverpool's The Wombats, and will this bring him around on anything more recent in their discography than "Moving To New York"?

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Diabolical.

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +1000

It's news galore as Max seems to want to highlight every gig happening in Brisbane between now and 2049 all in one go, then Sam unloads on the creatures he spotted while he was at the Counterparts gig.

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Vinyl Club: Paramore's "Brand New Eyes"

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +1000

Max is back in his sweepiest-hair era, reviewing the oft-forgotten Paramore album, Brand New Eyes. Will he be able to enjoy his angsty teen years now that he's a mature, old-ass man?

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The Deluxe Edition ft. Yours Truly

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Max dials in with Mikaila from the pop-punk band Yours Truly ahead of them embarking on the Australian leg of their Toxic tour. They cover how a songwriter's emotional turmoil turns into a fan's favourite song, which of their songs started life as a Bossa Nova, and why some of the tracks might sound a little different in the live setting.

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Songs to Enjoy Yourself To

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +1000

It's a spicy week this week as Sam and Max build a some playlists with VERY different tones, review a stack of new music that dropped over the last few weeks, and stop down on Parkway's big impact around their Opera House show.

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Vinyl Club: Calvin Harris' "I Created Disco"

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Sam is going to Scottish house parties in 2007 as he reviews Calvin Harris' debut album, "I Created Disco".

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Get the Songs Out of the Chat, ft. Dopamine

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max dial in with Brisbane band Dopamine off the back of the release of their latest single, "Someone". On a dusty Sunday afternoon, they cover how the band were experimenting with some fresh sounds, how the junkies in the Fortitude Valley shaped them as musicians, and when they'll get back to their Stevie Ray Vaughn roots.

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8000 Series

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Fresh Amity, refreshed Taylor, and some deep cuts from the 00s that will have Max scratching his head.

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Vinyl Club: Mk.Gee's "Two Star & The Dream Police"

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Max is on-task to review the second album from guitar maestro Mk.Gee, and tries to determine if it's artistic genius, or just weird guitar.

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McDonald's Chip Fryer, But Make it Deathcore

Wed, 28 May 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Between all the new tracks of the week, and a deep dive on some bands that just absolutely should have been bigger than they were, we check in on two of the biggest artists on the charts; one of them on top of the world, and one of them having a dip.

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Vinyl Club: Fatboy Slim's "You've Come a Long Way, Baby"

Mon, 26 May 2025 22:00:00 +1000

Sam's looking back at a key album in 90s Big Beat, with Fatboy Slim's 1998 release, and finding out that dance music may, in fact, be in his wheelhouse.

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The Blink Episode

Wed, 21 May 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Sam's microphone simply refuses to play ball, leading to a lot of mayhem throughout the episode. Then the boys cover off some big announcements for shows and tours, and Sam accepts the cringe with some of his favourite artists.

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Vinyl Club: The Story So Far's "What You Don't See"

Mon, 19 May 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Max is reviewing the 2013 album that put The Story So Far on the map in the pop punk world. Will the big melodies and energy be enough to get him through a chopped lettuce salad on the drum kit?

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Major Keys in the Bowl

Wed, 14 May 2025 07:00:00 +1000

It's a big week for the lads, as Sam goes through some big changes which leads us to another new studio. Along the way, we unpack one of Sydney's most iconic birthdays, another update on the Hellbound cruise, and, thank our parents for the great music taste.

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Vinyl Club: Lorde's "Melodrama"

Mon, 12 May 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Sam's on reviewing duties for Lorde's second album, "Melodrama", as he digests some big pop belters ahead of an upcoming follow-up.

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Come to Brazil (Jajaja)

Wed, 07 May 2025 17:00:00 +1000

Sam revisits a genre he misses dearly, checks the shipping report, and then gets cries over Spilt Milk. Then it's an important analysis: Bands that are no one's favourites.

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Vinyl Club: Thy Art is Murder's "Holy War"

Mon, 05 May 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Sam's given Max quite a hefty task as he reviews the Australian deathcore group's 2015 album. For a fella that loves girly pop, how will a heavy review sit with him?

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Remastered: Chase Atlantic from 2021

Fri, 02 May 2025 12:00:00 +1000

It's another interview from the archives this week as we revisit one of our favourite chats from 2021 with some of Australia's biggest exports, Chase Atlantic. Right around the drop of their third album, "Beauty in Death", the chat dives into the band's move to L.A., how they check their ego at the door with songwriting, and how to properly network without getting chewed up.

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Darth Maul Lightsaber Battles

Thu, 01 May 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lorde's cross, Sam tees off about Dashboard Confessional, and Katy Perry's still a space cadet. Then, Bluesfest has maybe told us a little white lie, and Sam wants to geek out about guitars.

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Vinyl Club: Green Day's "Nimrod"

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Off the back of their Coachella sets, Sam's reviewing Green Day's 1997 album Nimrod, and finding out that it goes well beyond pop punk. Will he have the time of his life?

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Return of the Fish Guitar ft. Bakers Eddy

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max sit down for a chat with Ciarann Babbington, lead vocalist of Melbourne pop-punkers Bakers Eddy, on the release day of their latest single "Dust on My Brain". They cover the long-fought process that goes into backing vocals, how Ciarann found his voice from mental health struggles, and why listeners are going to hear some Drum 'n' Bass on their next release.

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This is a Song for Dancing

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max are RIPing the pontiff this week, followed by a few big announcements out of the Australian heavy music scene. Then, Sam's pondering the end of the world as he looks to soundtrack when it all comes to a close.

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Vinyl Club: Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon"

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Sam has set Max one of the biggest albums of all time to review as his homework, so no pressure. Will he go the way of Syd Barrett?

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Good Socialising Practice

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Sam still loves new Skrillex and Max finds some heavy Finnish material for the new music mix, then they cover off a gig they caught together, and touch base on the biggest sets from Coachella so far.

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Vinyl Club: Client Liaison's "Divine Intervention"

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Sam gets his 80s and 90s dance pants on as he reviews the second album from Client Liaison, the Corporate Kings of the Australian music scene. Will he make it Strictly Business, or will it take him to the House of Holy?

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Your Moustache is Wid

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +1000

It's Bro-step time as Sam and Max uncover the latest hectic drop-a-thon from Skrillex, Sam defends himself from some Sleepyheads, and then we float the all-important concept of a "Do Not Playlist".

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Vinyl Club: Basement's "Colourmeinkindness"

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Max looks back at a 2012 pop punk classic from the UK outfit Basement. Aside from their absolute hate of both the space-bar and capitalisation, what will Max glean from this album?

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The Best of Slumdog Millionaire

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Birthday presents are swapping hands, festival line-ups are getting dropped, and outrage follows Max's non-opinion of a late-00s classic. Sam also asks the BIG question with a grim answer.

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Vinyl Club: Gift's Illuminator

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Sam listens in and reviews the New York City band Gift's Illuminator album, and discovers if he has that indie rock vibe in his repertoire.

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Following the Endorphins ft. Thornhill

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Ahead of the release of their third album, BODIES, Max dials in with Jacob and Ethan from Thornhill while the band were hitting the golf course. Between strokes, they cover the bands surprising inspiration behind their music, how the new tracks have been coming across live, and the difference between a Thornhill fan and a Thornhill album fan.

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Ring: Engagement and Doorbell

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Both Sam and Max have big life milestones under the belt this week, and they're trying (and failing) to find the music that tells the story. Also Ronnie Radke's causing havoc on the serene isle of Tasmania.

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Vinyl Club: Fontaines D.C.'s "Romance"

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Fresh into a new house, Max reviews Fontaines D.C.'s latest album Romance, to see if the Irish five-piece has been in his wheelhouse, or if it's all a little on the sad side.

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Remastered: Dillon Francis from 2022

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +1000

No new artist chat this week, but we've dipped back into the archives to find one of our favourite interviews to revisit. In 2022, we caught up with producer and DJ Dillon Francis ahead of his Splendour in the Grass set. We cover the perils of high-altitude paint balling, travel conundrums at local NZ airports, and who listeners should have seen at that year's festival (immediately before Max got the worst bout of 'VID).

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Handshakes at 20 Paces

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 23:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max pine over another international festival line up, then closely inspect Triple J's new high rotation policy. Then, Sam's new job has him thinking which tracks he can safely put on for the new office to make mates.

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Vinyl Club: Powderfinger's "Vulture Street"

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +1000

This week, Sam goes full city-patriot, and reviews one of the most prominent albums from Brisbane's scene, Powderfinger's "Vulture Street". Will Bernard and the boys have him feeling it, or will it be a miss?

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Conzoidulations ft. Sleepazoid

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Kelsey and Max dial in with Nette and George from Melbourne five-piece Sleepazoid off the back of their debut EP, "Running with the Dogs". They cover how their previous music projects have made them an efficient hit machine, whether their single "Alice" is about a four-legged friend, and whether Melbourne is a mosh city or a sway city.

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The Government Report Episode

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +1000

After the big hit of Cyclone Alfred, Sam and Max emerge from their shelters to talk about the big hits in their playlists this week. Along side that, they cover two of the biggest music-centred video games, and go deep on a government report that might get a little depressing.

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Vinyl Club: Turnover's "Peripheral Vision"

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Max throws the needle down on Turnover's 2015 album, "Peripheral Vision" to find a band moving between sounds. Will he be on board, or will it be caught in the middle?

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BONUS: Luke Severeid @ Knotfest 2025

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Wrapping up our Knotfest 2025 coverage, Sam is joined by comedian Luke Severeid. They cover Luke's picks from the festival, the pressure of being a "heavy metal comedian" without a mosh pit, and what it's like being above the elite.

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Saved for the Posthumous Releases ft. Dear Seattle

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Max and Kelsey dial in with Brae from Sydney band Dear Seattle between the release of their third album and the start of their tour. They cover how the band deliberately changed direction in the release, what material didn't make the cut, and how video editing skills made the album all killer, no filler.

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BONUS: A Day to Remember @ Knotfest 2025

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Continuing the Knotfest check-ins from the Brisbane leg of the festival, Sam sits down with Neil Westfall from A Day to Remember. They cover beating the jet lag with some Speakeasies, putting physical records out before digital downloads, and some secrets for a part two of their album.

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We're On the Clock

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max are under time pressure with some tech stuff-ups, but that doesn't stop Sam reviewing a few shows he caught over the weekend, and then diving deep on the perfect soundtrack for an upcoming weather event.

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BONUS: Polaris @ Knotfest 2025

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +1000

Checking in at the Brisbane leg of Knotfest, Sam sits down with Aussie metal giants Polaris. They cover touring South America for the first time, dealing with the onstage nerves, and of course, their crown as the big-hitter track for the NRL in 2025.

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Vinyl Club: Vampire Weekend's "Contra"

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Sam has pulled the guitar strap tight, and dusted off the percussion to get into the spirit for Vampire Weekend's second album. Will it be a run, or will he be giving up the gun?

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Inspired By the Sadness of L.A. ft. The Horrors

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Ahead of the release of their sixth studio album, "Night Life", Max dials in with Rhys from the UK outfit The Horrors. They cover mixing in Death Folk on their DJ sets, a surprising film inspiration, and recording as a smaller band for the album.

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Soy Sauce in the King's Cup

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max sit down for some new music, then dive deep on injuries in the pit, some metalcore legal drama and a little bit of Drake tour analysis.

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Vinyl Club: Johnny Cash's "By Special Request"

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Max dons his all-black outfit as he reviews the compilation album, "By Special Request" from Johnny Cash. Will he Walk the Line of a good review, or is it straight to Folsom Prison?

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Time to Hit the Books ft. Balance & Composure

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +1000

Sam sits down for a chat with Jon Simmons of Pensylvania outfit Balance and Composure ahead of their trip to Australia for New Bloom Festival. They cover the writing of their comeback album, the songs that the band have told to hit the bench for a short while, and how fans need to get their homework done ahead of the shows.

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The Piracy Song Was Pirated

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:00 +1000

From the Prodigy going metal-festival hard, to bubbles at a caberet show and onto P!nk's acrobatics (get down!), it's stageshows all-round for Sam and Max. Along the way, it's new music, Mum Rock, and some live reviews.

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Vinyl Club: Mallrat's "Butterfly Blue"

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +1000

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?

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Our Last Line of Defence Against A.I. ft. Honne

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +1000

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.

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New Wave Dad Rock

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +1000

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?

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Vinyl Club: Incubus' "Morning View"

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +1000

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?

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Can We Get Some Click-Track Now? ft. Ghost Care

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +1000

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.

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Fashion Reporting The 2025 Grammys

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +1000

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.

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Vinyl Club: Dua Lipa's "Future Nostalgia"

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +1000

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!

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At the Bakery After the Hardcore Show ft. In Hearts Wake

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +1000

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.

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Fat, Juicy and Sh*t

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +1000

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.

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Vinyl Club: Wicked the Soundtrack

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +1000

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.

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The Bittersweet Finale ft. Void of Vision

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +1000

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.

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Literally Never Heard That Song

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +1000

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.

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Vinyl Club: Setting up the Year

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +1000

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.

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A Tribute to Russell Crowe

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +1000

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.

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area ft. Andy Procopis

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +1000

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 MusICKs; those little annoying bits in songs you otherwise love. Along the way we breakdown Kylie's full dating history, question Matthew Morrison's reading skills, and fantasise about a party with Troye Sivan.

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Bonus: The 2024 Off-Cuts

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +1000

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.

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2024: Looking Back

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +1000

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!

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Vinyl Club: Hanson's "Snowed In"

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +1000

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".

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Opening Up the Merry Moshpit

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +1000

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!

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Live from Good Things: The Gaslight Anthem

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +1000

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.

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Vinyl Club: Counterparts' "Heaven Let Them Die"

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +1000

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.

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Live from Good Things: Northlane

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +1000

[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*.

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Live from Good Things: Loathe

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +1000

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.

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Live from Good Things: Sleeping With Sirens

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +1000

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.

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Live from Good Things: Alpha Wolf

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +1000

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.

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Live from Good Things: Jet

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +1000

Reporting from the backstage area at Good Things Festival, Sam and Max chat with Mark from Australian rock icons, Jet, about their latest single, "Hurry Hurry", a unique musical fact about their huge debut album Get Born, and ranking themselves against the Beatles via a proxy.

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Musical Blasphemy

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max look back at their sweaty, moist day at Good Things Brisbane, debate whether it's blasphemous to seek out a setlist before seeing a show, and then talk deep about the formative albums that shaped their music tastes.

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Vinyl Club: The Dare's "What's Wrong with New York?"

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Sam is going full electro-clash once again, reviewing the debut album from The Dare. Along the way, we answer the age-old question of phones at concert, and whether or not to catch public transport.

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And Shout Out To...

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 22:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max try their hand at a radio intro for their favourite new songs and apologise to one get who recognised them in public, before Sam spins a yarn about some of the show's he's caught lately including Troye Sivan and TOWNS.

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Vinyl Club: Olivia Dean's "Messy"

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Max feels his most soulful and loungey reviewing the debut album from British Singer-songwriter, Olivia Dean.

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Model is 6'2", Wears a Small

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max find out if their ARIA predictions were correct, weigh up the economics of Coachella, make some bold stereotypes, and debate the importance of intermissions in live shows this week.

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Vinyl Club: Limp Bizkit's Chocolate Starfish & The Hot Dog Flavored Water

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +1000

It's back to the turn of the millennium as Sam revisits Limp Bizkit's biggest seller and seeks to understand the psyche of one William Frederick Durst. They also shout out a song from the DMs from Lean In.

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Everyone We Asked Said Yes ft. Courteeners

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max dial in with Liam Fray, frontman of Manchester's iconic Courteeners to speak about the release of their seventh studio album, "Pink Cactus Cafe". In Liam's first ever Australian Interview, the cover off the different kind of magics in a 50,000-person gig and a 300-capacity nightclub romp, collaborating with their musical mates (including some Aussie favourites), and how they manage to pick and choose a tour setlist from their massive back catalog.

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If I Wanted the Lyrics, I'd Read Them

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max are out of alignment as they kick off this week, but they bring it around as they chat through new music, try to understand if lyrics matter at all, and get shitty at some Seasonal favourites before kicking off a game of Whamageddon.

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Vinyl Club: Cigarettes After Sex Self-Titled

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +1000

With an album that listeners across the world have made love to, will Max feel his sexiest unlocking a review from the depths of his loins? Along the way they cover a Coldplay fight, and then set Sam some red-hat rappin' and rockin' for homework.

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Jumping on an Oasis Support Slot ft. Illy

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +1000

Max dials in with Illy around the release of his seventh album, "Good Life" to find out what inspired the genre-hopping record. Along the way they cover how a few of the bangers have been on the hard drive for nearly five years, what fans can expect on their return to Illy's triumphant return to the live stage, and whether a certain Manchurian band might have a spot for him at their shows.

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Jumping on the Hate Bandwagon

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +1000

The boys are back from their little pre-recorded holiday, as Sam and Max find out if Australia is gate-keeping itself on our own Pop music, adjudicate on the correct date and time to play your first Christmas song, and definitively rank some big breakdowns.

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Vinyl Club: Yeah Yeah Yeahs' "It's Blitz"

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Sam's put on his deepest V-neck t-shirt and shutter shades to go back to 2009 and review Yeah Yeah Yeahs' "It's Blitz" album.

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Addicted to Rockin' Ft. TOWNS

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Starting with some medium roast for a missing Max, Sam dials in with Aston and Dan of Adelaide band TOWNS ahead of the release of their debut album "sentimental slowdown". They dive deep on the behind-the-scenes processes that go into recording and releasing a whole album, coming to grips with Hockey, and how to elevate a cheese toastie. Maybe even stay late for some hidden easter eggs.

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What Are You Doing in My Phonk?

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +1000

It's all over the shop as Sam and Max pre-record this week. They cover a deeply scientific theory that Max is working on, find a stack of new genres, and go to the most morbid place this podcast has ever been.

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Vinyl Club: Tyler, the Creator's "Goblin"

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Sam hands out a light roasting on Max's music taste, then Max has some mixed feelings about a 2010's hip hop classic.

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Post Malone's Country Album Part 2 ft. Cyril

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max dial in with Aussie DJ Cyril as he releases his latest single, "Still Into You". They cover his non-stop travel itinerary, what Aussie punters could learn from European rave veterans, why Cyril's about to be bringing the heat on some country tracks, and how listeners can help get their favourite remixes released by sharing on TikTok.

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Sam Made It to the Front of the Pit

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +1000

No time to waste as Sam and Max dive straight in to chat about their favourite new songs, reflect on a huge milestone for one of Brisbane's best music venues, and revel in the awe of a top-tier festival line up. Along the way, they cover some live music memories, welcome the drought-breakers, and flash back to the deepest recesses of their brains for some forgotten hits.

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Vinyl Club: "The Very Best of Dean Martin"

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +1000

It's time for bit of smooth crooning to hit the pod, as Sam swings his way through the greatest hits from Dean Martin. Alongside that, we share a couple more tales from the Big Pineapple Festival, and Sam sets Max some hip hop to listen through this week.

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I'm The Boss ft. Pete Murray

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max dial in with Australia's smoothest singer-songwriter, Pete Murray off the back of his latest single "Wouldn't It Be Good", and ahead of his Summer tour. They chat about Pete's gym routine and footy career, before diving right into the music, how his latest album came about, Pete's journey to fight for the track's inclusion, and which Brisbane venues helped kickstart his career.

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We Still Have Object Permanence

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +1000

After kicking off with some very philosophical chat, Sam and Max look back at their experience at the Big Pineapple Festival, look over the ABC's Live Nation reporting, debate the merits of secret acts on lineups, and dress down Travis Scott's fans.

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Vinyl Club: Northlane's "Singularity"

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Max really pours over the 2013 record from Australian metal band Northlane. Not a melodic hook in sight, but plenty to deconstruct. Then, bust out the horns section for next week's homework.

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Making All Weird Sounds ft. Lotte Gallagher

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Off the back of her debut EP, "A Better Feeling", Max chats with Lotte Gallagher, covering how the release came together. They cover having an Aussie music icon staying over, which mates are getting secret writing credits, and how to sneak an extra song out for the fans!

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Time to Retire the Shoey

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Brat Summer is arriving Down Under as the Laneway line up goes live, then Sam and Max try and predict that hot mask summer for the Knotfest line up. Alongside that, Sam looks to air a few musical grievances.

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Vinyl Club: Chappell Roan's "Rise and Fall of A Midwest Princess"

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +1000

After a bit of correspondence from our faithful listeners, Sam becomes a Femininomenon reviewing Chappell Roan's "Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess". Then he sets some metal homework for Max to dive into. They also reminisce on some moments on the town in the glorious Fortitude Valley.

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Jump in a Room, Throwing Fists ft. The Tullamarines

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Sam dials in with Adelaide darlings The Tullamarines to chat about their most recent single, "Loser". They cover the most diplomatic way to decide on upcoming tracks, who has beef with Google, and which band is the sexiest in the City of Churches.

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Finding the Emotional Core of the Podcast

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Max and Sam tuck into our vegetables with some new music, then run through a rash of music news. Along the way, Sam has to tuck in his flap, Max flashes back to high school nerd-hood, and they both rejoice for the return of a fan favourite.

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Vinyl Club: Void of Vision's "What I'll Leave Behind"

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Max feels dejected that the tin foil hats didn't want him, Sam judges some punches, and then they run through a review of Void of Vision's latest release, "What I'll Leave Behind".

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Girthy Gertrudes Ft. RedHook

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max dial in with Emmy, front woman of Sydney outfit RedHook to chat about their upcoming second album, "Mutation". They chat about metal's WAP, very full inboxes, and the fear of how fans may have reacted to one of their most lyrically-charged tracks to-date.

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Which of These Internationals Cares About The ARIAs?

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Sam's feeling a little dusty after doing his part to help the Brisbane Lions bring home the flag, but he's unstoppable as he and Max unearth some new tracks, unpack the ARIA Nominations, and eat a stack of Shapes (bad flavours).

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Vinyl Club: Ball Park Music's "Puddinghead"

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +1000

The boys tee off with Australian snack food's biggest geometric argument, before Sam reviews one of Brisbane's favourites, Ball Park Music, and their 2014 release, "Puddinghead".

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Bring Sweet Disposition Down an Octave or Two

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +1000

After opening the party with some quick covers, Sam and Max look back a huge Parkway Drive show, dive into some new tracks, sleuth through the internet to see if Metallica might be about to announce an Australian, and then discuss is losing your hearing due to stubbornness falls into the "cool" category.

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Vinyl Club: Thornhill's "The Dark Pool"

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Sam highlights a few of the best comments from our listeners about his on-going Australian children's TV show content, and brings a DJ mix made especially for us. Then, Max dives deep into his review of the 2019 Metalcore album, The Dark Pool, before setting Sam some local homework for next week.

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If Sam's Singing on It, It's Probably a Rubens' Track ft. The Rubens

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +1000

With the release of their fifth studio album, "SODA", Max sits down with Sam and Elliott of Australian music icons, The Rubens. They chat about the journey to getting to their most sonically dynamic album yet, the one spot on their tour that hasn't been locked in yet, and what it's been like adding "label managers" to their CV.

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Underrated, at #33 on the Charts

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +1000

After a look back at the Fidlar and Dune Rats show in Brisbane, Max goes absolutely bananas for The Dare's debut album. Then, we discuss yet more World Tours that are deciding that Australia's third largest city isn't worth the jet fuel, and Sam highlights some up-and-coming bands that need more love.

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Find Your Next Favourite Track

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:00:00 +1000

We're Sam and Max, hosts of 78 Amped, a show that aims to introduce you to the next great song for your favourite playlists.

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Vinyl Club: Digimon: The Movie Soundtrack

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +1000

The club is open as Sam FINALLY reviews his birthday present, a copy of the Digimon: The Movie soundtrack on crisp 180g vinyl. It's a tour-de-force of the best of late-90s and early-00s pop, rock and electronic hits all encompassed in our favourite anime memories. Then, Sam sets Max a bit of Australian metalcore homework for his week.

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The Crying Jets Ft. LUPO.THEBOY

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max dial in with Newcastle producer, LUPO.THEBOY, after his blazing sets at BIGSOUND. They cover the journey that he's been on to reach this current project, how he works in both his chill, emotional electronic music and the harder drops, and what his best man's wedding speech will sound like.

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BONUS: BIGSOUND Live Ft. Bean Magazine & Park Rd (& a New Host)

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Note: Apologies for some of the dodgy mic work from Max - tech troubles.

Sam and Max are joined by new Amper Kelsey, who makes her debut on the mic live from Catalog Music at BIGSOUND. We all catch up with Brisbane's own rock trio Bean Magazine and return friends of the show, NZ's Park Rd to chat about which acts were highlights, what it's like in a room full of industry, and which venues are the secret spots this year.

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The Horniest Year of Pop & BIGSOUND Recap

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +1000

After a huge week roaming the streets of Fortitude Valley, Sam and Max look back at a mammoth Bigsound. Then they look into a theory for what the sound of the decade may be showing itself to be, and it's getting us hot under the collar. Along the way, we cover a festival come back and a heavy hitter from a local artists.

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Vinyl Club: Citizen's "Youth"

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Sam has set Max a very heart-on-sleeve, emotional and raw album as homework this week, in the form of Citizen's 2013 release, "Youth", but will Max's emo side finally shine through? Then Max delivers Sam a long-awaited, oft-talked about birthday present, only a month late.

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Some Very Jazzy Tracks Ft. Fan Girl

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +1000

With the release of their latest EP, Real or Staged, we dial in with Melbourne Rockers Fan Girl. They chat about how they're blurring reality in the tracks, how they overcame a truly tragic event that reshaped their perspective, and whether they're feeling jazzy with these tracks.

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Almost Like Some Kind of Boiler Room

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Off the back of a long list of fresh new tracks, Sam and Max get excited to go back to the 90s, going beyond the Oasis reunion news with a batch of great Britpop classics, as well as the big announce that Brisbane is finally getting its very own Boiler Room set. Finally, Sam sets the task to discover which bands peaked right out of the gates with their first album.

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Vinyl Club: Mild Orange's "Looking for Space"

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Straight to the point with Vinyl Club this week, as Sam dives deep into the second album from the New Zealand dream pop band, Mild Orange. Will the slow builds and reverbed guitars sit tightly with Sadboi Sam, or will he not have the Time of [his] life?

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Intro Schmintro Ft. tiffi

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +1000

This week, it's an absolute scorcher of a chat with Sydney Singer-songwriter, tiffi ahead of her show at BIGSOUND. Along the way, we dive deep on just about every topic, including the Western Sydney/Inner West divide, have a frank discussion about trying to limit your own fame to save your mental health, how to get onto the Knotfest line-up, and shout out tiffi's brother, also a Sam.

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78 Amped's 2024 BIGSOUND Guide

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +1000

Experimenting with a live call on the show, Sam and Max get a first-hand review from an old friend on a recent live show, before diving into their favourite new tracks from the week. Then it's looking through the big hitters hitting BIGSOUND in a few weeks, and re-visit to Festy Corner as the summer line-up drops don't stop.

Sam unzips the suitcase to chat about big bands with some crumby names, and makes a bold declaration.

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Vinyl Club: Ocean Grove's The Rhapsody Tapes

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +1000

After a quick drive-by on both the Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony and our social followers ignorance about pants-off dancing, Max tucks into the main course, reviewing Ocean Grove's The Rhapsody Tapes. Then, Sam's homework diary is topped up with a friend of the show!

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The Summer Festival Line Ups are Upon Us

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Max and Sam really get their wheels spinning on their new music picks for the week, then they send their little hopes sky-high by looking at some of the biggest and best summer festival line-ups dropping all this week, like Rolling Sets and Beyond the Valley.

Then, it's bittersweet news as Byron Bay Bluesfest announces the end of an era next year, and Sam mixes up his usual heft with some bounce!

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Vinyl Club: The Wombats' "This Modern Glitch"

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Scan in your club card and join the conversation as Sam and Max look back on "This Modern Glitch" by British indie darlings The Wombats as they're announced on the Rolling Sets line up. Sam discovers he might quite like a little bit of Synth, and sees the connection between a 2011 indie deep cut and an all-time Britpop classic.

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Unexplained Mysteries of the Deepthroat w/ Story of the Year

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +1000

After Sam sets the tone early by nailing the band's name, we get an insight of Story of the Year's Page Avenue 20th Anniversary Tour live in Brisbane. They cover a huge range of physical injuries over the years, staying limber enough to flip around in your 40s, and pitch a rock supergroup between two narrative bands.

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The Holy Trinity of Australian Dancers

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max wrap up on the greatest moment of Australian athleticism that has ever happened, then re-examine the Good Things line up now that we know when it's dropping, and look at Green Day's upcoming sequel. Then, buoyed by a growth in international listeners, they establish some of the most iconic Australian musical quirks so that everyone's on the same page.

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Vinyl Club: Daft Punk's "Discovery"

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Stepping onto the stage for the first time as its own format, Vinyl Club finally has a chance to shine. We chat through the controversy of Sam's rock band rankings, then Max reviews "Discovery" by Daft Punk.

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Metallica's Brat Summer w/ Juno

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Ahead of their hectic week of back-to-back shows, Max sits down with Brisbane Pop duo Juno. They chat about how to get so much smouldering confidence into their sound, how they plan to analyse their run of shows over a huge week ahead, and how up-and-coming artists can know their worth in the face of sketchy industry types.

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Ranking the Best National Anthems

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +1000

It's a format change for the show as we realise that it's so much nicer if we don't overstay our welcome. From now on, Wednesday drops will be just Sam and Max talking shit about the news and reviews that are big in the music world!

This week, we continue with our Olympic inspired musical content, look at some shred that Disney is bringing to the table, GUESS if Frank Ocean is making new tracks, and ponder if the music video has any place for modern music promotion.

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Get Music and Architecture BACK into the Olympics

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +1000

It's another day of sad news and Sam and Max have to report that yet ANOTHER Australian music festival is shutting the gates, but then they bring the vibes back by discussing which musicians could bring the heat at some Olympic events as competitors.

Then, in vinyl club, it might have been Sam's birthday, but he's delivering Max a disco gift, followed by a recap of some of the sexiest music to grace the club.

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In Memoriam: Splendour in the Grass

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max cover the gamut from operatic metal to the best of modern country in the first ten minutes, then follow it up with a sad moment of silence for a fallen soldier: Splendour in the Grass (and Max's dignity). After they perk back up, they want to cement some modern day classics.

Then, in Vinyl Club, the boys reminisce about the very first concerts as wee little rosy cheeked music fans. Max reviews the latest from The Story So Far, and sets Sam some sexy homework.

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Could Sam DJ Your Party?

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Max challenges Sam to tell us which hits he would slap on if he was handed the aux cord at your next party, then they dive into some bands that are completely underrated.

Over in Vinyl Club, Sam makes a massive reveal about his relationship with Radiohead, they check out the latest from some friends of the show, then Sam reviews M83.'s most iconic album, before setting Max some misprinted homework.

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Back into the Fairstar Fun Ship w/ Grinspoon

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max find what will really get our Olympians hyped to bring home the gold over our official track. Then, Sam tries to discover if he can be swayed by the Beatles, and chats with Max about the best of Nickelback.

Then, they dial in with Joe Hansen from Australian Rock Royalty Grinspoon to chat about their latest single and mammoth touring schedule. They cover what it was like hitting the road with the band in the early days, why they'll only play the House of Representatives if they go back to Canberra, and how enigmatic Phil Jamieson's lyrics really are.

Over in Vinyl Club, Max investigates Sam's self-confidence issues with getting something on the Aux cord before he reviews Bruno Major's debut album and sets Sam some vibes homework.

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I Would Have Just Said the Acoustic Guitar w/ Rum Jungle

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max unpack why the Aussie music scene is off Triple J currently, and unpack how and why the Australian media landscape broadly is letting down Aussie music. Then, they look back at a stellar Glastonbury that was, and then explore a real potpourri of strange thoughts from Sam's suitcase.

Benny from Newcastle lax rockers Rum Jungle dials in from the back of a car hurtling down the Pacific Motorway to chat about their upcoming show at Spin Off Festival in Adelaide. They cover how to inject a shot of sunshine in to their tracks, who's the the final say on track listings, and how these four will be allowed to do their thing on-stage at the festival!

In Vinyl club, they check in with an artist who is supporting Macy Gray on her tour, Sam reviews FIDLAR's third album, and Max is set a soulful helping of homework to prepare for next week.

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Nimbin, For the Sights and Sounds w/ Park Rd

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max get right into the big issues, figuring out why people don't like Coldplay, and run through a list of Sam's very first big tracks of 2024 (in June). Then, they look into the Bigsound line up that dropped this week ahead of Brisbane's most exciting week in September.

For the interview, they head to the Triffid to chat backstage with NZ indie rockers Park Rd as they travelled across Australia with The Rions. They cover how their album came together, the pipeline of Kiwi artists coming over the ditch, and when they might be back on our shores.

In Vinyl Club, it's a look back at Searows sad EP, balanced by a look forward to FIDLAR's third album as Sam's homework for next week. Maybe we'll invest in a record store too...?

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This is a Private Hospital w/ Girl and Girl

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Recovering from a silly start (and a wheezy lung), Max and Sam tuck into some emo rock cringe, two interesting music-adjacent developments, and then unload on their musical pet peeves.

Max and Sam dial in with Kai, lead singer of Brisbane band Girl and Girl to talk through their debut album, "Call a Doctor". They cover how the monologues went down with teeny-bopper crowds, what it's like being in the same conversation as Nirvana and Sonic Youth, and why the Wesley Hospital had to be left out of their Aussie tour.

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My Head Bouncing Around the Screen w/ Raave Tapes

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max have a stab at the upcoming Good Things festival line up, and then try to solve the issue of cancelling festivals once and for all. Sam brings a few big hitting breakdowns to soil Max's ears with.

Then, they dial in with Newcastle's dancefloor punks, Raave Tapes, following the release of their self-titled debut album. They cover how hard it is to impress school children, the long and surprising list of reference material for the album, and why the Newcastle scene is on the up-and-up!

In Vinyl Club, Sam and Max reflect on an off-hand comment that led to a social media firestorm about perfect albums, they dive into Harvest by Neil Young, and Max sets Sam some very 80s homework.

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What Are You Doing Out There Playing that Music? w/ Old Mervs

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +1000

Max and Sam have a punt at predicting the Listen Out line-up (in the past), seeing fans in the street, and analyse the tuckshop line economics. Sam brings Max a stack of new stuff to explore, and commissions a video from one of the big wigs on the 'Gram. Then, they catch up with Dave from WA band Old Mervs ahead of their appearance at Spin Off Festival in Adelaide in July. They chat about coming up in a small, rural WA town, the importance of touring regionally for the local scenes, and how the band will build out their Spin Off set to get the new fans in the mosh.

Over in Vinyl Club, they go over Jungle Giants' debut album, set some old school homework, and discuss the importance of Oasis for your record collection.

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It's Free Jazz, But It Ends Up Sounding Like Us w/ POND

Fri, 24 May 2024 08:00:00 +1000

Sam succumbs to a character moment as a Southern gentleman, before they cover some really family-friendly tunes from Cannibal Corpse. They take a very non-legalistic look at the Live Nation Anti-Trust lawsuit, and how it might impact the Aussie industry. Then Max dials in with Nick Allbrook from WA legend POND off the back of their latest single "So Lo". They talk about how the band are channeling a big night at the club, whether genre is back in a big way, and how the band plan out their albums.

Then in Vinyl Club, they look back at some heat Sam copped online for not liking Deftones, they get a new song from a deep-cut friend of the show, and Max gives his impressions of Knocked Loose's latest album.

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Sydney: Friday, 14/06/ 2024 – VIVID Sydney at Carriageworks w/ Delivery
Hobart: Saturday, 15/06/2024 – Altar, w/ 208L Containers
Adelaide: Thursday, 27/06/2024 – Lion Arts Factory w/ Coldwave
Melbourne: Friday, 28/06/2024 – Northcote Theatre w/ Parsnip
Brisbane: Saturday, 29/06/024 – Princess Theatre w/ Full Flower Moon Band
Fremantle: Saturday, 06/07/2024 – Freo Social w/ Gia Como

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RSPCA by Aretha Franklin?!?

Fri, 24 May 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max take it easy this week after two very rant-fuelled episodes in a row and chat about the Jungle gig in Brisbane, and Billie Eilish's latest, before playing some games. They start with Red Dead Redemption 2, then the Covers Game, and finally some Breakdowns of the week.

Then in Vinyl Club, Max drops a fun fact, Sam reviews Justice, and then they set next week's HEAVY homework.

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BONUS: Breaking Through Podcast Extended Chat

Tue, 21 May 2024 07:00:00 +1000

This week, we dropped our chat with Brenton from the Breaking Through Podcast in our feed, but the banter was so good we just couldn't keep it all from you. In this extended chat, we dive deep in to how we all ended up in the music podcasting game, and look back at some of our best festival experiences.

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Breaking Barriers w/ The Breaking Through Podcast

Fri, 17 May 2024 08:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max talk all things Eurovision, and analyse why big artists are skipping the home of the 2032 Olympics before sitting down with Brenton, host of The Breaking Through Podcast for a QLD lovefest. In a crossover event for the centuries, they cover everything they think needs work in the Aussie music scene, from rooms and radio to touring and ticketing.

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Saying Goodbye to One of Brisbane's Best Venues w/ Frank Turner

Fri, 10 May 2024 08:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max are in mourning as they talk about the closure of one of the country's best music venues, the Zoo in Brisbane. They also cover some new finds and a quick spot of this or that. Then, Sam jumps on a call with British singer/songwriter Frank Turner, chatting about Frank's memories of the Zoo at his first Aussie show, what it's like making albums for himself, and how he came together with one of Australia's best bands for one of his latest singles!

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Epic Heavy. Smash. Bang. In Your Face W/ Dark Hours

Fri, 03 May 2024 07:00:00 +1000

Max and Sam have both been busy at gigs this week, and we look back at their experiences at 6lack and Niall Horan. Then they get serious for a sec, and talk about what the sound of the 2020s is (or isn't), before Max dives into a chat with another Sam, from brand-new Sydney metal band Dark Hours.

In the interview, they cover how a collection of the scene's biggest punk bands have built into the new heavy outfit, whether the Sydney scene is ready for the return of alternative, and how well a metal Baby Shark cover would go with the crowds.

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BONUS: Bad Sounds Extended Chat

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +1000

A few weeks back, we published our episode with British pop band Bad Sounds about their latest EP, "Escaping from a Violent Time Vol. 4". This week, we're sneaking back into your feed to give you the full-length cut of the chat including a few extra minutes talking about their upcoming second album, also entitled "Escaping from a Violent Time", due out May 10th.

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How Many Films Featured Sugar Ray?!?

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +1000

Call Jason Derulo, because Sam and Max are Ridin' Solo this week. They dive into their review of Taylor Swift's latest, The Tortured Poets Department, chat about Sam's experience at SZA's live show, and then list out more of the greatest film soundtracks for alt kids.

Then, in Vinyl Club, Max reviews "Medusa Weeps" by Paraphernalia, Sam reviews CHVRCHES, and then Max is set some emotional homework for next week.

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Wanting to Hear the Songs that Make You Feel 15 w/ Boys Like Girls

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max come back to the hot debate about encores and setlist design and then test their knowledge with some one-second songs. Then, they head to the Fortitude Music Hall to chat with Boys Like Girls on the Brisbane leg of their tour with Simple Plan. They cover the key differences between NFL, AFL and Rugby, how the band came back together to record their latest album, and why they just want to hear Third Eye Blind's old stuff.

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Live from the Newark Bathroom w/ Between You and Me

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max dig into the greatest cinematic masterpiece of all time, the Digimon Movie, and then get stuck into some musical evolutions to help you build out your musical knowledge. Then, Sam has some technical difficulties, but manages to connect with Jake from Melbourne Pop-Punk outfit Between You and Me to discuss their current U.S. tour and their latest EP, "Shit Yeah!" Along the way, they cover the gruelling schedule of touring, the non-approach to the EP, and their blossoming bromance with Knuckle Puck.

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The Extended Bad Sounds Universe w/ Bad Sounds

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 15:00:00 +1000

Max and Sam talk through the impact on UMG's withdrawal from TikTok now that some of the dust has started to settle and two songs fill the vacuum, and they rule on some good and bad band names. Then, Max dials in with the UK's Bad Sounds, speaking with brothers Callum and Ewan about their huge four-volume EP release, and what might be coming next for the band.

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Falling Like a Cartoon for 20 Minutes

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +1000

Chaos ensues as Sam and Max podcast raw without a guest. They cover their favourite gigs, a little bit of Splendour wash-up, and provide the motivation you need for your biggest dreams. Then, on the vinyl club, Sam provides his Green Day review, and sets Max some homework from some of the longest Friends of the Show.

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Not Connecting with Artists, Connecting with TikTok w/ ShockOne

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +1000

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 fans can expect to cut shapes at his album launch parties.

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Feeling More Like Myself Again Onstage w/ 360

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +1000

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 was like hitting the stage for the first time on his return, and get his read on the state of Hip Hop in Australia as he hits the road.

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You Can Keep the Spearmint Milk w/ Any Girl

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +1000

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 produces in the scene, and why hyperpop is having its moment.

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It's a Bit Messy, a Bit Chaotic w/ Slim Jimz

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +1000

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, and whether Sydney or Perth is producing the best bands.

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Hottest 100 Wash Up and Grammys Predictions

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +1000

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.

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Very into Power-Violence w/ The Midnight

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 16:00:00 +1000

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 listeners might expect on the next full-length Midnight release.

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And We're Back!

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +1000

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.

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Spin-Kicks from a Meatstack w/ While She Sleeps

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +1000

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's varied reactions to their latest single, "Self Hell" meant to them.

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BONUS: Injuries from the Rockstar Lifestyle w/ Stand Atlantic

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 21:00:00 +1000

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.

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Techno-Mathcore w/ Silent Planet

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +1000

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.

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A Lot Happens at Check-In w/ Sophisticated Dingo

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +1000

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.

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Vaso and a Mint Cake w/ Enter Shikari

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 06:00:00 +1000

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 dabble in.

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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Soundtrack w/ Short Stack

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +1000

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 come back.

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A Musical Job Interview w/ BOY SODA

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +1000

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.

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The Other AFL Grand Final Half-Time Show w/ Luca Brasi

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:00:00 +1000

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.

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Don't Play in That Band Anymore w/ The Belair Lip Bombs

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +1000

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.

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BONUS: Bigsound Preview Double Up w/ Foley & Matilda Pearl

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 06:00:00 +1000

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 Melbourne to go over her genre-hopping pop sounds before she jets up to South By South-East Queensland.

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Back from Europe w/ Boy & Bear

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +1000

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.

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0:00: Intro
3:47: Clarifying Something Awkward
5:51: Eurotrash Record Haul
11:30: Sam's Music Corner
18:00: Boy & Bear Interview

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Under-Rated Bangers, Pt. 2

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +1000

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.

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Starting in the HOG Shed w/ King Stingray

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 06:00:00 +1000

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.

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0:00: Intro
3:05: Sam's New Album
6:25: Like a Version Hottest 100 Wash-Up
9:45: The European Charts
20:54: King Stingray Interview

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The Post-Pre-Countdown Analysis of the Hottest 100

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 17:00:00 +1000

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

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It's More than A Game: Under-Rated Bangers

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +1000

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

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Giving the Fans Their Favourite Band Back w/ You Me At Six & ARIAs Pt. 2

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +1000

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.

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0:00: Intro
2:33: New Music
9:09 Continuing the ARIA Chart Analysis
22:48: Keith Urbahn did WHAT?
26:50 You Me At Six Interview

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The Whole EP's on the Playlist w/ LOSER & ARIA Chart Abandonment?

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 19:00:00 +1000

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.

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0:00: Intro
2:42: Music for Sicknesses
6:04: ARIA Charts: An Analysis
22:58: LOSER Interview

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area w/ Great Gable

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +1000

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!

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New Music:
Nootmare (K-I-L-L-I-n-G) Meow! - Psychedelic Porn Crumpets
Ctrl Alt Delete - Ukiyo & Ūla
Anymore - Grace Sanders
Siren - Jamilla
Spirals - Grievous Bodily Calm
So Cool - Great Gable

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How Much Yoga Will be Done? w/ San Cisco & Brisbane's Walk of Fame

Fri, 26 May 2023 08:00:00 +1000

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.

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0:00: Intro
5:20: Vinyl Chat
10:50: The Perfect Gym Song
17:52: Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame
24:25: The Fortitude Valley Walk of Fame
28:31: San Cisco Interview

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Learning the Skills from Jason w/ Saint Lane & Eurovision 2023

Fri, 19 May 2023 06:00:00 +1000

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.

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00:00: Intro
01:44: Falls Festival on pause
10:25: Listen Out line-up
13:41: The biggest tour announce of 2023?
18:41: Eurovision 2023
21:05: Saint Lane Interview

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area w/ The Vanns

Mon, 15 May 2023 06:00:00 +1000

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 Way
Strawberry Daydream - Pacific Avenue
Angry Catfish - Spici Water
Now Now - Chloe Dadd
EVER - The Vanns

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Punk Goes Dunder Mifflin w/ Northlane & The Best and Worst Days in Music

Fri, 12 May 2023 06:00:00 +1000

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.

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00:00: Intro
01:58: Dolly Parton's Rockstar Album
7:59: The Greatest Day in Music?
12:52: The Worst Day in Music?
18:49: Max's Metal Creds
21:05: Northlane Interview

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Groovin' The Moo Review & 100 Episodes w/ Virtues

Fri, 05 May 2023 15:00:00 +1000

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.

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00:00: Intro and 100 interviews
02:39: #Mems
7:41: Groovin' the Moo Review
19:06: Virtues Interview

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Musical Icks & Never Assume the Lyrical Meaning w/ Hatchie

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +1000

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.

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00:00 - Intro and Musical Icks
8:49 - New Music
21:55 - Hatchie Interview

New Music:
Fist Fight - The Kite String Tangle
I CAN TELL CHILD - Lani Rose
Sleeping is Easier - Chessa Rich
DYWTYLM - Sleep Token

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Coachella & An All-Aussie Adventure w/ Set Mo

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +1000

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.

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00:00 - Intro and Coachella Chat
9:20 - New Music
18:19 - Set Mo Interview

New Music:
Cool - Daniel Caesar
Amnesia - M83
VEN0M (Ft. Underoath) - nothing,nowhere
bc i love you - Harriette

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SITG 2023 & Open Up Some Space to Twerk w/ Stevan

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +1000

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

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The First Taste of SITG 2023

Sat, 18 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +1000

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

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Is the Album Review Dead & The Perfect AFL Game Soundtrack

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +1000

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 Liar - PinkPantheress
Can't Be By Myself - Novo Amor
Metamorphosis (Sped Up) - Interworld

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area & Hated Tracks that Slap

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 07:00:00 +1000

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.

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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

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Bufo, Straight Up w/ FIDLAR

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +1000

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.

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Never, Ever Start A Pity Pit w/ Knocked Loose

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +1000

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.

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Hot Singles In Your Local Area - Sam and Max

Sat, 04 Feb 2023 15:00:00 +1000

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!

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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

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Doing Cool Sh*t 101 w/ Plini

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +1000

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.

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Hottest 100 Special 2023

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +1000

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?

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Christmas Bonus - 2022 Outtakes

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +1000

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.

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Presenting What You've Made w/ Touch Sensitive

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +1000

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.

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Shout-Out to Brisbane City Council w/ Regurgitator

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +1000

To close out their time live at the Brisbane leg of Good Things, Max and Sam chat with Brisbane legends Regurgitator. They dive deep into everyone's hometown, Brisbane, talking about seeing Powderfinger at the Paddo, how you could rent a spot in the Valley, and their attempt at an Olympic anthem.

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Analysing the World Cup w/ Millencolin

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +1000

From backstage at Good Things Festival in Brisbane, Sam and Max chat with Nik from pop-punk legends Millencolin. They take a deep dive into the FIFA World Cup (fresh off Australia's loss to Argentina), discover what it takes to keep a band going after 30 years, and find out about punk's longevity.

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The Awkward Second Time w/ Kisschasy

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +1000

Reporting live from the Brisbane leg of the Good Things Festival, Max and Sam chat with Joel and Sean of Kisschasy. They find out how the reunion shows went, whether we can look forward to new shows, and which other band on the line-up has a secret crush on them.

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Stop It, He's Already Dead w/ Redhook

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +1000

Before they jump on stage for Brisbane Good Things Festival, Max and Sam catch up with Redhook. They cover how they band feel about being gameified, what kind of bread is on the menu, and how they're feeling ahead of their debut album drop!

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Every Song is Someone's Favourite Song w/ Sleeping with Sirens

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +1000

Live from the artist area at Good Things Brisbane, Max and Sam chat with Florida punk heavyweights, Sleeping with Sirens. They dive into how the band feels to be back travelling around the world, what it's like having a local on the roster, and how to build the perfect setlist from seven full-length albums' worth of material.

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Just Fun As F*ck To Play w/ Kisschasy

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +1000

Good Things Festival is upon us this weekend, so Sam dials in with Joel from Australian rock legends Kisschasy to chat about their triumphant return to the stage. They dive deep on what's been happening while they were on hiatus, how they've gone getting back into form, and what fans can expect when they play their first shows in over 7 years at Good Things!

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Getting into Character w/ Thornhill

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +1000

Ahead of Good Things Festival, Max dials in with the frontman of Melbourne metal band, Thornhill. They chat about the band's latest tour of the U.S., how their new material fits with their older tracks (or doesn't), and who is unmissable on the Good Things Lineup.

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area w/ TOWNS

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +1000

With the release of their latest EP, "Things You Might Feel Sometimes", Max dials in with TOWNS to find out about their favourite up-and-comers from their hometown, Adelaide. They get into hyper-pop, post-punk, and find out how TOWNS are the band that everyone wants to share the stage with.

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Part Underground Club Show, Part Outdoor Festival in the Sun w/ Kinder

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +1000

Max dials in Kinder, with two sisters who are heating up Australian dancefloors with their latest EP, "Akwaaba". They chat about their rapid-fire release schedule, how this release is a product of Byron Bay, and give a very wise warning ahead of summer shows.

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The Party, The After-Party, and the Melancholy Dance Party w/ Ivey

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +1000

We mix genres today, and get the hot goss from Ivey about their favourite bands from the Gold Coast, and hear about their upcoming Bright, Famous, Dead EP. This Hot Singles in Your Local Area delves plenty of new tracks from the best GC artists, and establishes once-and-for-all that music theory is definitely overrated.

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What Was the Band Doing Before This? w/ St Lucia

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +1000

Max dials in with Jean, the frontman of U.S. pop outfit St Lucia to chat about their latest album "Utopia". They get stuck into how this joyous, vibrant release found its origins in the chaos of the pandemic, why it was released over two parts this year, and how their tracks go from acoustic nuggets to full-blown synth bangers.

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Finding the Sound IS the Sound w/ Ayla

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +1000

Max dials in with Indie singer-songwriter Ayla to chat about her latest single "Bitterness". They dive into how a broken and then mended friendship inspired the track, how a stack of different Aussie artists have had a hand in her upcoming debut album, and how the Sunshine Coast's unique community helps artists find their feet.

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Saxophone on Every Song w/ The Vanns

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +1000

Sam dials in with Cameron from the NSW South Coast rock outfit The Vanns to chat about their latest track "Making it Out Alive". Along the way they chat about how saxophone makes everything sound slinky, who the ultimate festival collab would be with, and why we should all be referring to the Florida rockers as Matchbox Thirty by now.

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Australia Has the Best Coffee w/ ERRA

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +1000

Fighting against hotel Wi-Fi on the road, Max and Sam dial in with Alabama metalcore band ERRA, who are back on Aussie shores for the first time in five years. They chat about Australians' proper pit etiquette, lift the lid on some bands' opinions of Italian metal crowds, and get a surprisingly glowing review of new Nickelback.

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Music's an Art, Not a Sport w/ Joel Turner

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +1000

Sam dials in with Australian beatboxing idol Joel Turner to chat about his return to the scene with latest track "Mullet". They dive into how important it is to keep music as an art, some suprising metal influences, and what it was like to be plastered all over Weet-Bix boxes.

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Seven House Parties in One Night w/ What So Not

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 01:00:00 +1000

Max dials in with Aussie producer-extraordinaire What So Not to chat about his upcoming album, "Anomaly". Along the way they get into where a toy saxophone lives on the record, how WA made him feel reinspired, and who What So Not would have soundtracking his ultimate house party.

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Divulging Every Secret w/ L D R U

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max dial in with Drew Carmody, better known as Sydney-based producer L D R U to chat about his latest release "The Excuse". They dive into how his live set is changing, what fans can expect from some upcoming releases, and get a solid-gold L D R U guarantee.

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Wrestling and Macca's w/ Peace Ritual

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +1000

Max and Sam dial into chat with Joel and Tom from the Aussie rock super-group Peace Ritual to coincide with the release of their debut self-titled EP. The duo talk about how this new project rose from the ashes of their previous bands, how light bullying can make for a great record, and what the robes REALLY mean.

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Letting the Walls Down w/ Jesswar

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max dial in with Jesswar ahead of the release of their upcoming mixtape, "Life's Short, Live Big". They chat through how Jesswar's new era started by breaking down their walls, how they've changed their attitude and sound on the new release, and how they're progressing on a mission they laid down for themselves 12 months ago.

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Presets in Your Brain w/ Matthew Young

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +1000

Max speaks with New Zealand Alt-pop sensation Matthew Young following the release of his debut full-length album, "It's A Feeling". They dive deep into the line between musical instrumentation and foley work, why Matthew was ahead of the Stranger Things curve, and about how his mental health journey intersected with his creativity and musical career to create his stunning tracks.

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Let's Make it Dramatic w/ WAAX

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +1000

Max dials in with frontwoman of Brisbane band WAAX to chat about their latest album, "At Least I'm Free". They chat about collaborating with US superstar K. Flay, why Queen are a huge influence on the album, and how they'll be bringing the dramatic sound that means metalcore fans really dig their style.

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Don't Go Paintballing in Denver w/ Dillon Francis

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +1000

[Language warning]: An absolutely MASSIVE episode as Max and Sam give their Splendour in the Grass preview, before leading a chat with superstar producer and DJ, Dillon Francis. They chat about Dillon's latest single "Don't Let Me Let Go", his why he might not switch to Metalcore, and who we should see at Splendour this year (Hint: It's not Dillon Francis).

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Trying to Go For a Loose Abdomen w/ Art Vs. Science

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +1000

After a failed first attempt, Max dials in with Dan Mac from party-starters Art Vs. Science to chat about their latest single "I Saw You" and their upcoming album "Big Overdrive". They discuss the history of Electro-House, how to get the audience into a good hypnotic trance, and why kick-ons are for new music only.

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The Exact Album Release w/ Renforshort

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +1000

Starting our record at the exact moment her debut album "Dear Amelia" dropped, Max dials in with Canadian indie-pop superstar Renforshort. They cover the dark tones of the album, her obsession with Julian Casablancas (and her plan for a Splendour in the Grass meet-cute), and how she will avoid hospital in Australia this time.

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"This is The Pitch" W/ Bec Sandridge

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 01:00:00 +1000

Fresh off the release of her latest single, "Cost of Love", Max chats with Sydney pop artist Bec Sandridge. They cover the importance of the song's shuffling beat, the darkness on her upcoming EP, and whether The Veronicas or Tina Turner get a starring role in a DJ set.

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Desert Winds to Club Bangers w/ RONA.

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +1000

Max dials in with Kaytetye electronic artist, RONA. to chat about the release of her debut EP, "Closure". They talk about RONA.'s deep connection to country, and how it plays out in the release, how she's turning the sound of rustling wind into club bangers, and what the best way to throwdown on the dance floor is.

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Twilight, But Not the Vampires w/ Annie Hamilton

Fri, 20 May 2022 01:00:00 +1000

Max chats with Sydney-based singer-songwriter Annie Hamilton on the release of her debut album "The Future is Here But It Feels Kinda Like The Past". They chat about how the landscape she's in when she writes is so influential, where on the record you might hear a stock whip, and whether she'll produce a break-up fashion collection.

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The Evolution from Flip Phone w/ Ocean Grove

Fri, 06 May 2022 16:00:00 +1000

Sam dials in Dale Tanner from Melbourne metal outfit Ocean Grove to chat about their latest album "Up in the Air Forever." They chat about how last albums have bookended the pandemic, the metaphorical importance of a smashing shoe, and how it was collaborating with party punks The Dune Rats!

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Know What You're Singing About w/ Charlie Collins

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 01:00:00 +1000

Max dials in with Sydney-based singer-songwriter Charlie Collins on the release of her second album Undone. They chat about the two divorces in Charlie's life that have been instrumental in her first two albums, collaborating with quite surprising artists, and how this album is the perfect catharsis for heartbreak.

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BONUS: Live from Full Tilt Festival!

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 01:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max dive head-first into the Brisbane leg of the Full Tilt festival, talking to big name punk and metal acts around their huge sets on-stage!

00:33 - Alpha Wolf
08:41 - Thy Art is Murder
26:33 - In Hearts Wake
39:40 - Justice for the Damned
50:29 - Between You and Me
1:00:16 - Slowly Slowly

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The Best Chip Packets w/ Hope D

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 01:00:00 +1000

Sam dials in with Brisbane singer-songwriter Hope D in the middle of her Hate Goodbyes Tour. They chat about Hope's newest (but not so new) track, how to nail the hungover plane trip on tour, and the pros and cons of co-writing with some of Australia's biggest names on very personal topics.

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Hot Singles in You Local Area with Egoism

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 01:00:00 +1000

To celebrate the release of their latest single "For Ages", we asked Sydney indie-pop duo Egoism to share with us their picks for Sydney's best up-and-coming acts in the freshly rebooted Hot Singles in Your Local Area.

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Tracklist:
Issac Puerile - Uppers and Downers
Backseat Valentine - Charlie Collins
Flowerkid - It’s Happening Again
Cappuccino - Donny Benet
Nick Ward - Alien
For Ages - Egoism

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Kicking COVID for the Tour w/ Holy Holy

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +1000

Sam catches up with Tim Carroll, one half of the Aussie hit-machine band Holy Holy in the midst of their upcoming Hello My Beautiful World Tour. They chat about the relaxing pleasure of jumping in the tour van, get a rundown of what a day in the life of a national tour looks like, and describe why it's not too scary forgetting your most popular lyrics on stage.

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Commanding the Wall of Hugs w/ BUGS

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 01:00:00 +1000

Max dials in with Connor Brooker, frontman of Brisbane power-pop trio BUGS to chat about their brand new third album, "Cooties". In an absolute rocket of a chat, they cover Connor's discussion about gender and masculinity in his work, why we might here a roll call of birds in their next work, and whether Bob Katter will make an appearance at their live shows.

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Rewriting Kanye's "Stronger" w/ Boo Seeka

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +1000

Sam is joined from the the most acoustically designed Woolies carpark on the East Coast by Ben Gumbleton, aka Boo Seeka to chat about his latest track, "Finish What You Started". Along the way, we chat about Ben going solo with the project, a very sunny upcoming live cameo, and the importance of "fuck it" energy.

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Diving into the R&D Playlist w/ Cosmo's Midnight

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max are back together chatting to twin brothers and dance music maestros Cosmo's Midnight. They cover their latest single "Can't Do Without (My Baby), how they wanted to incorporate their first ever sample into a track, and where their strength lay in rock climbing.

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Throw Your Body Against the Floor w/ Haiku Hands

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +1000

Max chats with dance/hip hop collective Haiku Hands ahead of their upcoming We Got Vinyl tour to find out exactly what goes into getting all that energy into every track! They chat about how they felt about dropping such their dance floor-ready debut album during the pandemic, how to limber up ahead of their gigs, and why venue closures are making it hard for bands to reach stratospheric heights.

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Learning Hungarian w/ Mild Orange

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 01:00:00 +1000

For our first podcast back in 2022, we catch up with Mehrt from New Zealand dream-pop four-piece Mild Orange ahead of the release of their third album, "Looking for Space". We find out why their raucous university parties made them the band they are, how they channel their surrounds into their recordings, and chat through their world conquering moves online despite the pandemic.

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Roundabouts and (Un)Broken Wrists w/ Greatest Hits

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 01:00:00 +1000

Max catches up with Gold Coast Groove-pop trio Greatest Hits to chat about their second up EP, aptly titled "Greatest Hits, Vol. 2". They cover a harrowing tale that almost led to a severed hand, how the band manages to find the perfect level of layering in their tracks, and why waking up at 5am in a carpark is nearly paradise.

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Lyrics Sheets on My Wall w/ Alice Skye

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 01:00:00 +1000

Max chats with singer-songwriter Alice Skye about the upcoming Wildflower Festival set to tour the East Coast in 2022. They chat about everyone's love of Missy Higgins, the anxiety of getting back onstage, and whether or not she'll be spitting bars with her labelmates in the future.

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The Sadness is Less Cheesy w/ Spacey Jane

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 01:00:00 +1000

Max dials in with Caleb and Keiran of WA four-piece Spacey Jane to chat about their latest single "Lunchtime". They also cover why the band always look to add energy and bounce to the heavy topics, how the reopening might change their writing process, and what it was like working with one of Australia's most successful producers.

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Revisiting the Dark Places w/ Royel Otis

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 01:00:00 +1000

Max hits the Zoom Room with Sydney indie duo Royel Otis, chatting about their debut EP, "Campus". Along the way they cover Otis' previous turn on stage and screen, Royel's darkest moment, and the innate similarities between nostalgia and the beach.

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Ideas from the Abstract w/ Client Liaison

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 01:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max finally reunite, and not a minute too soon, as they catch up with Harvey from Client Liaison to chat about their new album, "Divine Intervention". They talk about a full-scale Ansett revival, how the band draw inspiration from abstract artistic expression, and go surprisingly in-depth on the AFL grand final performance from the Melbourne Demons.

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Clearing Your Space in the Jungle w/ Ben Lee

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000

Sam dials in with one of Australia's most storied names in pop music, Ben Lee, to chat about his latest single "Born for this Bullshit". They delve deep into Ben's love of the no-rules approach to musical careers, the key to casting your musical entourage, and why Ben always wanted to be insane, in this broad and philosophical conversation.

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A Family Affair w/ Drapht

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 23:00:00 +1000

Sam catches up with one of Australian hip hop's most highly regarded names, W.A. rapper Drapht to chat about his brand new album "Shadows and Shinings". Along the way they cover the importance of having your musical family around you when you're writing, how to get crowd interaction out of real estate agents, and the critical role of the culinary scene for Drapht's artistry.

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Songwriting Credit to Mum and Dad's Front Gate w/ Collar

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 01:00:00 +1000

Max catches up with Spencer White, one half of Brisbane electronic duo Collar to chat about their new EP "Hard Time to Take It". They chat about the great foley work that goes into making a track, how this release is less punk than their former work, and how the pair clicked into the sound for the band.

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Super High Octane w/ Children Collide

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +1000

Max catches up with Children Collide to chat about their brand new album, "Time Itself". Along the way, they chat about the band's journey back to recording with each other, what it was like reforming and recording around the world in COVID-times, and how they have integrated a new member.

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Thanks to the Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club w/ Beddy Rays

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +1000

Max avoid the long-distance rates with a local area call to Brisbane rockers Beddy Rays, to chat about their brand new single "Week on Repeat". They get to the bottom of where Joel Turner has been for all these years, their best road trip bands, and the importance of a pie van on the worksite.

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It was the Tempo the Whole Time w/ TOWNS

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 01:00:00 +1000

Max and Sam reunite for a recording for the first time in a long-time with the most consistent friends of the show, Adelaide pop-punk duo TOWNS. Between chats about their latest single "98.", they catch up on everything 90s, discuss why sport haven't let music into their world, and how to dispose of an old Ford Falcon.

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Working in an Independent Collaboration w/ Tornado Club

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 01:00:00 +1000

For the first time in a long time, Max sits down with Elle Graham and Danny Harley, better known as Woodes and The Kite String Tangle to chat about their new collaborative project, Tornado Club, and their upcoming debut EP, Reset.

Between chats about the release, they chat about French music on TikTok, the emotional honesty of writing in a collaboration, and whether or not there will be a second date.

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area (Ft. The Freed Man Podcast) - Pacific Avenue, M83, The Wombats + More!

Mon, 31 May 2021 09:00:00 +1000

Max dials in with Tristan from the Freed Man Podcast to chat about a few new tracks, and a few catch-up tracks that are a sheer necessity for the modern middle-age man.

Connect with The Freed Man Podcast online and on Facebook to join the virtual beer garden and discover the huge variety of topics that the modern man needs to be across.

Wait - M83
Easy Love - Pacific Avenue
Pittsburgh - The Amity Affliction
Lonely but not Alone - EGOISM
Feather - Little Dragon
Method to the Madness - The Wombats

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Spotify:
https://spoti.fi/30niUX5
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Hot Singles in Your Local Area (ft. Price Negotiable) - Earl Sweatshirt, Coldwave, The Goon Sax + More!

Tue, 18 May 2021 15:00:00 +1000

Max is joined in the Zoom room by long-time friend of the show Nic Huntington, who has graduated to greener pastures with his own hilarious podcast, Price Negotiable, to bring you six new tracks in your ears and on your playlists.

Loose Change (Ft. Earl Sweatshirt) - The Alchemist
YOU - Eliza and the Delusionals
Luna Plateada - Adios Amores
Plagiarise - Coldwave
In the Stone - The Goon Sax
Dancing in the Mirror - Glades

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Eggshaker in Your Grindcore w/ Frenzal Rhomb

Fri, 14 May 2021 10:00:00 +1000

Max dials in with Jay Whalley from Aussie punk rock royalty Frenzal Rhomb to get the details of their upcoming mammoth national tour. Along the way, we get regaled with tales from the road filled action, romance, and more than a couple of pieces of percussion.

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Getting Sweaty in the Front Seat of the Car w/ Boo Seeka

Fri, 07 May 2021 09:00:00 +1000

Sam joins Boo Seeka's frontman Ben Gumbleton for a literally hot-under-the-collar chat about their latest collaboration with Golding, "Don't Waste Your Love". Between drinks breaks, they chat about the band's love-hate relationship with Dua Lipa, how to achieve perfect collab vocals, and Sam shares a fan letter from a familiar name.

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Stand-up Comedy, Cabaret, and an Unplugged Mosh w/ In Hearts Wake

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 01:00:00 +1000

Max chats with Jake, the vocal powerhouse of metalcore outfit In Hearts Wake. They dive into the range of completely different tours the band has been on in the last few months, what new bands can do to minimise their environmental impact, and what the future of the Byron Bay scene may be with Netflix setting up shop in town.

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A Little French House Inspiration w/ Royal Blood

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 01:00:00 +1000

Max dials in to talk with Ben Thatcher, one half of UK rock duo Royal Blood, ahead of their upcoming album, "Typhoons", dropping on April 30th. Covering jetski safari tours, the band's Euro-disco influences, and where to put the cages onstage in their return, this chat gets to it all.

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Connecting to a New Generation of Fans w/ All Time Low

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 01:00:00 +1000

This week, Max and Sam Zoom in with one of the heavyweights of the pop-punk scene, Alex Gaskarth from All Time Low to chat about their latest single, "Once in a Lifetime". They catch up on the single's COVID-collab origins, find out which song the band might cut from their live setlist, and get the inside scoop on Alex's current favourite Japanese bands.

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Earning a PhD in Canada's Indie Scene w/ Valley

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 01:00:00 +1000

Max cranks the dial-up internet handle to 11 to connect with Rob and Karah from Toronto indie-pop band Valley to discuss their latest single, "Like 1999". They dive into the 22-year-old inspiration behind the single, why Tik Tok is the great equaliser, and the three ingredients of Canadian indie success secret sauce.

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Changing Gear in the Second Verse w/ The Sunday Estate

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +1000

This week we're catching up with Sydney indie rockers The Sunday Estate to chat about their new single, "Pray For Rain". We cover how working with new producers brings entirely new sounds to the same song, how the Jonas Brothers were a key influence on the track, and how to get your neck around some mango nectar.

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Going to the High Court w/ Chase Atlantic

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 01:00:00 +1000

After a failed first attempt, Max sits down with Chase Atlantic to chat about their latest album, "Beauty in Death". Along the way, they cover their majority-rules approach to songwriting, their best L.A. flexes, and just how many instruments in the senior concert band they handled.

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area - Alchemy, Gretta Ray, Connor Brooker

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 01:00:00 +1000

Between Sam's unbelievable racial outbursts, we dive into six new tracks that you need to get into your ears and onto your playlists!

Alchemy - Blanke
Passion - Gretta Ray
Restless - Luca Brasi
Neon Medusa - The Midnight
Miss You - Connor Brooker
Meteor - Architects

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An Army of Celebrity Cut-outs w/ Gordi

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 01:00:00 +1000

Max catches up with singer-songwriter Gordi to chat about her new collaborative single with Alex Lahey, what it's been like living with a Dolly Parton cardboard cut-out, and whether the COVID pandemic ever made her consider going back to her old job.

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Mowing the Perfect Lawn w/ nothing,nowhere.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 01:00:00 +1000

This week Sam and Max connect with US genre-defying artists nothing,nowhere. Between chatting about his latest album "Trauma Factory", we get into his N-SYNC'ed inspiration on-stage, and the absolute importance of a good knife and John Deere lawn mower.

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Pop Punk Roolz and/or Droolz w/ Sly Withers

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +1000

This week, despite a cow rubbing on the line over to Perth, Max and Sam catch up with Jono and Sam of Sly Withers. The team jump into the obvious affinity for pop punk in all its forms, as well as the critical ingredient that should be removed from Paul Kelly's gravy recipe.

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No Badminton Allowed w/ Psychedelic Porn Crumpets

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 01:00:00 +1000

Max dials in with Jack from W.A. rockers the Psychedelic Porn Crumpets to chat about their successes, surviving lockdown, and their upcoming album, "Shyga! The Sunlight Mound". Along the way they dive deep on whether the concept of the album has died, how ShockOne will slot into future releases, and take on the holy trinity of the Illuminati.

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area - ELKI, Holding Absence, Tired Lion + More!

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +1000

It's a busy time in the 78 Amped household, but we've carved out a small moment to bring you six new tracks that are keeping us sane during our crazy start to the new year.

Slide - Chase Atlantic
Juno - Running Touch
Cya later - Tired Lion
Face Down - Melaleuca
Afterlife - Holding Absence
Spend Your Life - ELKI

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Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/hot-singles-in-your-local-area-78-amped/pl.u-xlyNJJWCXVl9aW

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ITX5x6rxiU5EgGXyqut2T?si=0PiJggEiRImZgrIByjUK5w
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BONUS: Rich People Take New York

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 01:00:00 +1000

It's our final (late) Christmas gift to you, as Sam catches up with the Philadelphia band Rich People to chat about their nomination for his song of the year, and how much Vegemite Australians actually eat, and to meet the band's newest member, Tim.

ICYMI: Check out our end-of-year awards show to see if Rich People picked up the gong.

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Who's Paul Toppy? w/ Dune Rats

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +1000

This week the lads catch up with the Dean of the Yewniversity of Dune Rats, Danny Beus! They're chatting "Too Tough Terry", what it was like coming up in a crowded and talented Brisbane scene with a few other artists you might have heard of, and what wise words Danny received from the Dalai Lama that led to one of their biggest hits.

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area - Oscar Lang, Glass Tides, ShockOne + More!

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +1000

Sam jumps in his DeLorean to bring you the freshest track from 2013, as the boys reconvene for the new year with six new tracks for your playlists.

Obsession - The Cairos
Ode - Borderland State
Bougainvillea - Sly Withers
Pretty Princess - Oscar Lang
Wide Eyes - Glass Tides
Follow Me - ShockOne

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Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/hot-singles-in-your-local-area-78-amped/pl.u-xlyNJJWCXVl9aW

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ITX5x6rxiU5EgGXyqut2T?si=MZeO8Q61RG-fPCmL-KV8UA
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Co-writes and Great Whites w/ Mammals

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 01:00:00 +1000

Happy (belated) new year! To kick 2021 off, Sam chats to Guy Brown, aka Mammals about his latest track Alive, and its surprising collaborative writers. They get into music production for TV, plans for new music videos, and a genuinely horrifying shark encounter.

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2020 Outtakes and Extra Bits

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +1000

Unfortunately our clearly very tightly-run ship doesn't allow us the freedom to share every second of recorded audio from ourselves or our guests, but please enjoy the best bits that had to hit the cutting room floor through 2020, such as Sam's powerful intros, Max's blatant unprofessionalism at every corner, the many interruptions from Max's parental roommates, and a deep dive with Creo about the bands they think are over-rated.

0:15 - 1:40 - Up-Late Introduction
1:42 - 1:52 - Paradise Club Introduction
4:04 - 4:11 Airports gets a new name
4:12 - 4:39 - Reside's foot skin tale
4:40 - 4:56 - Airports owns up to his title
8:22 - 9:00 - Addicted to the Game meet the parents on the first date
9:02 - 11:11 - Virtues are chaos
11:12 - 11:36 - Reuben Styles shares his BNE experiences
11:37 - 12:54 - Max dogs the boys (ft. Ukiyo)
13:17 - 19:31 - Creo talk their overrated bands
19:31 - Sam and Max duet

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78 Amped's 2020 Review and Awards

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:00:00 +1000

We're averting our eyes as we look back over the year that has been, and handing out some under-appreciated awards in the process.

Check out the video version of the awards show to see our delightfully festive faces.

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BONUS: New Zealand's Pop Powerhouse w/ LA Women

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 18:00:00 +1000

We're giving you a Christmas present early this year, with a bonus chat we had with New Zealand's pop trio LA Women. They chat about the new confident sound they discovered on a writing camp, why New Zealand keeps dropping incredible pop artists, and what it's like to be back at gigs where you can dance and mosh again.

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Nu Metal Roolz, Pop Punk Droolz w/ Novak from Polish Club

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 01:00:00 +1000

Locking down New South Wales' best internet connections from all parts of the state, Max and Sam are joined by Novak from Sydney rockers Polish Club. They dive into the newest track Just Talking, why Nu Metal reigns supreme over Pop Punk, and how the band are looking to continue to corner the Christmas market.

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Abounding Unprofessionalism w/ Angus Rees from the Lulu Raes

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 01:00:00 +1000

Guitarist-turned-vocalist for the Sydney band, The Lulu Raes joins us this week for a chat about their newest single, the band's musical set to hit a stage near you soon, and their suspiciously amicable move away from their old label.

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area - Loathe, Breath., 3Oh!3 + More!

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 20:00:00 +1000

This week, we get an insight into Sam's newly blondeified head while we bring you six new tracks to add to your playlists!

Worked Harder - Marloe
Inverse - Stuck Out
Are You All Good? - Breathe.
Kistletoe - 3Oh!3
Guillotine - Mansionair & NoMBe
Two-Way Mirror - Loathe

Check out the Hot Singles Playlists!
Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/the-78-amped-minipod/pl.u-oZylld9FPjdp7r

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73DJaJfjbLtYoezKShReX8?si=eZFk95htQHmQNWjZtuw0kQ
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Leave it Alone w/ Eli Greeneyes

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +1000

Eli Greeneyes stops by the virtual Zoom studio from his place in WA to chat about the unique and anthemic way he crafts his tracks, his surprise Like A Version cameo, and why you really need to know which songs to leave the fuck alone.

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area - Sadboii, The Lulu Raes, Shannon Noll + More!

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 01:00:00 +1000

The very end of our Movember campaign is approaching, and it's lip-and-lip in the leaderboards as the boys try to drum-up donations. Meanwhile, six new tracks stumble their way into our must-listen playlists!

Brick Wall - A Day to Remember
Avocado Toast - Sadboii
Wonderful - Shannon Noll
Not for the Weekend - The Lulu Raes
Every time You’re Here (I’m Gone) - Luca Brasi
Bridged by a Lightwave - Deadmau5 & Kiesza

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Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/the-78-amped-minipod/pl.u-oZylld9FPjdp7r

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73DJaJfjbLtYoezKShReX8?si=eZFk95htQHmQNWjZtuw0kQ
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Movember Series: Accepting Musical Vulnerability w/ Zachary Leo

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +1000

Funk-rocker Zachary Leo stops by this week to chat about his debut EP, Feels, and the in-depth structure that flows through the release. He details the concept EP's stream-of-consciousness construction, as we dive into how he accepted his vulnerabilities to share on the release, which 80's and 90's maestros inspired him, and then we analyse the career of Daniel Johns.

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area (ft. Ukiyo) - Alt Fiction, Eves Karydas, Benee + More!

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +1000

This week we bring you six new tracks and catch up with WA producer Ukiyo chatting about his brand new debut self-titled album, and the how the creative process helped him evolve. We tuck into the stresses that come with being an artist that blows up and how to work through them, email etiquette and collaboration ownership , and whether that's a real recorder in the album.

Happen to Me - Benee
Can’t Get It Right - Alt Fiction
Emo Song - Beabadoobee
Nothing Constructive - Kitten Heel
Get Me So high - Eves Karydas
Make It Better (ft. Bajillionaire & Brewer) - Ukiyo

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Check out the Hot Singles Playlists!
Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/the-78-amped-minipod/pl.u-oZylld9FPjdp7r

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73DJaJfjbLtYoezKShReX8?si=eZFk95htQHmQNWjZtuw0kQ
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Movember Series: Looking After Yourself and Your Mates with Reuben Styles from Y.O.G.A & Peking Duk

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 01:00:00 +1000

Reuben Styles, one half of Australian dance royalty Peking Duk, drops by to chat about his new solo side-project, You're Only Great Always (Y.O.G.A). The project, which explores a whole range of sounds that you might not find on the usual Duk release, is part of a push to help people recognise, understand, and feel comfortable talking about mental health challenges. We also get into our worst interviews, political handball, and Brendan Fraser's highs and lows.

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area (ft. Virtues) - Client Liaison, Y.O.G.A., Deftones + More!

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 01:00:00 +1000

This week, our new music chat is wildly interrupted by the rowdiest (and longest) artist interview to date, as the boys from Virtues crash in with their latest track, DoubleThink.

Intervention - Client Liaison
Onyx - Stevan
Skinless Man - Triple One
Knife Party (Purity Ring Remix) - Deftones
PITS - You’re Only Great Always
DoubleThink - Virtues

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Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/the-78-amped-minipod/pl.u-oZylld9FPjdp7r

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73DJaJfjbLtYoezKShReX8?si=eZFk95htQHmQNWjZtuw0kQ
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Movember Series: Gambling Addictions with Allen and Aaron from The Addicted to the Game Podcast

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 01:00:00 +1000

In the first week of our Movember series focusing on men's mental health, we take a brief step away from chatting with musicians to sit down with our fellow podcasters, Allen and Aaron Christensen from Addicted to the Game. We get into Allen's career with the Brisbane Lions AFL team, and Aaron's storied career in the early childcare sector, where sport and music intersect, and dive deep on a topic that is close to their hearts; gambling addictions and how society perceives very dodgy advertising strategies.

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area (ft. Max the Dog) - The Marion Cranes, Kayzo, Allday + More!

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 13:00:00 +1000

This week, we're kicking off our Movember fundraising campaign with a little help from a canine guest. We both fail at painting pictures of the mind, but both get passionate with gig etiquette.

Lockdown Shavedown - The Marion Cranes
Newland Street - Jack R. Reilly
Nothing to Love about Love - Peking Duk & The Wombats
After all this time - Allday
Upside Down (Ft. Grouplove) - Whethan
Liar (Ft. OST) - Kayzo

Get involved in 78 Amped's Movember campaign to raise funds for men's physical and mental health. Jump onto our Instagram to learn more, or donate directly to Team Sam or Team Max. Make sure to stream The Marion Cranes' Lockdown Shavedown, the official track of Movember.

Check out the Hot Singles Playlists!
Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/the-78-amped-minipod/pl.u-oZylld9FPjdp7r

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73DJaJfjbLtYoezKShReX8?si=eZFk95htQHmQNWjZtuw0kQ
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Danny and Ravi from As Paradise Falls

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 15:00:00 +1000

It's dick farts ahoy as Sam chats with Danny and Ravi from Brisbane heavy outfit As Paradise Falls. The lads jump into what it's like breaking up and making up with band members, how they're dealing with shit door-namecheckers, and why their shows might not work in a seated gig set up.

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area (ft. Boler Mani) - Architects, King Stingray, Eli Greeneyes + More!

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 11:00:00 +1000

Between six of the best new tracks that we loved this week, we get into more of the BMTH Effect, why Snow Patrol is criminally underrated, and which song best replicates a Nickelback banger.

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Hey Wanhaka - King Stingray
Teardrops - Bring Me The Horizon
Lately - Eli Greeneyes
Animals - Architects
You Are The Traffic - COIN
Robbery - Boler Mani

Check out the Hot Singles Playlists!
Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/the-78-amped-minipod/pl.u-oZylld9FPjdp7r

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73DJaJfjbLtYoezKShReX8?si=eZFk95htQHmQNWjZtuw0kQ
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Jack R. Reilly

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:00:00 +1000

Sam's taking the reins this week as he interviews indie singer-songwriter Jack R. Reilly about his debut album, "Middle Everything". The boys dive into how Jack's VERY broad musical palette (from MF Doom to AFI) shaped the sounds of the album, how listeners should be free to interpret the tracks, and why sometimes the youngest audiences are the most honest in shaping sounds.

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area (ft. VRSTY) - Kita Alexander, They, Children Collide + More!

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 17:00:00 +1000

This week, between completely cleaning up our act, we're joined by Joey from New York City-based Metal/RnB outfit VRSTY to chat their new single Shameless, what the scene is like in one of the biggest music hotspots in the world, and how to handle yourself with sharks.

Funeral for a ghost - Children Collide
Count Me In - They
Can’t Help Myself - Kita Alexander
I’m Done (Chewed Up) [ft. Teether] - Dregg
Thank You For The Honey, Honey - Teenage Dads
Shameless - VRSTY

Check out the Hot Singles Playlists!
Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/the-78-amped-minipod/pl.u-oZylld9FPjdp7r

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73DJaJfjbLtYoezKShReX8?si=eZFk95htQHmQNWjZtuw0kQ
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Teenage Dads

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 01:00:00 +1000

While Sam is unavailable, Max doesn't feel lonely as all four members of Teenage Dads join him to chat about their latest track, Thank You For the Honey, Honey, why they're still waiting on Dickies trousers, and their upcoming Mike Myers themed live show at the Frankston Arts Centre.

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area (ft. Creo) - Mallrat, Slow Pulp, Cry Club + More!

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 01:00:00 +1000

Sam does his best to butter up his best man Max, as they bring you the six best tracks for your playlists this week.

Here’s the Thing - Egoism
Without - Jantoje
Nine of Swords - CryClub
Rockstar - Mallrat
Track - Slow Pulp
Demon to Love - Creo

Check out the Hot Singles Playlists!
Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/the-78-amped-minipod/pl.u-oZylld9FPjdp7r

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73DJaJfjbLtYoezKShReX8?si=eZFk95htQHmQNWjZtuw0kQ
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Egoism

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +1000

Olive and Scout from Sydney dream-pop duo Egoism swing by the Zoom studio to chat with Sam and Max about their new music, how they managed to sound like Coldplay (and Beach House), and why being school captain makes you a hella cool band.

NB: Couple of audio issues for Max around half way through this one.

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area (Ft. Barley Passable) - Incase We Crash, Boo Seeka, DUCKWRTH + More!

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 11:00:00 +1000

Get a few huge peaks behind the curtain into how our hugely professional podcast is made, while you digest six brand new tracks for your playlists!

If We Break - Incase We Crash
World on Wheels (ft. Kyle Dion) - Duckworth
Slack - Hundredth
Days get better - Boo Seeka
King of the Fall - The Weeknd
Whether or Not - Barley Passable

Check out the Hot Singles Playlists!
Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/the-78-amped-minipod/pl.u-oZylld9FPjdp7r

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73DJaJfjbLtYoezKShReX8?si=eZFk95htQHmQNWjZtuw0kQ
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Reside: If You Know, You Know

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 01:00:00 +1000

This week the boys get down and dirty with Dylan and Liam from Melbourne band Reside. Along with delving into their latest track Fallen, there's chat about the family tree of the band, a continuation of the Machine Gun Kelly debate, and some Tarantino-esque foot chat.

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area (feat. Airports) - Machine Gun Kelly, Mia Wray, Pendulum + More!

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 01:00:00 +1000

Between the chat about Australia's best cereals, and the classic lines from your teachers, we bring you six new tracks from the music world for your playlists.

Work For Me - Mia Wray
Afterthought - Joji & Benee
Life is Crazy (Like That) - OK Hotel
Title Track - Machine Gun Kelly
Driver - Pendulum
Never Loved U (ft. Kelsey Gill) - Airports

Check out the Hot Singles Playlists!
Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/the-78-amped-minipod/pl.u-oZylld9FPjdp7r

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73DJaJfjbLtYoezKShReX8?si=eZFk95htQHmQNWjZtuw0kQ
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Kim Churchill

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 01:00:00 +1000

Right in the middle of a four-EP release schedule, we chat with multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Kim Churchill about the stories behind the tracks, his love of Disney classics, and how me might be soundtracking your next eggs benny.

Connect with Kim Churchill on Instagram, and Facebook. Check out Nothing Nothing on Spotify and Apple Music.

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area (Ft. Velvet Bloom) - Giant Rooks, Code: Pandorum, Orville Peck & Shania Twain + More!

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +1000

Another six great tracks for your playlists, along with running commentary on an UberEats order and Sam's discovery of the segue.

Small Talk - The Dead Love
Utopia (ft. Facesplit) - Code: Pandorum
Legends Never Die - Orville Peck & Shania Twain
Pretend - Nothing, Nowhere
Heat Up - Giant Rooks
7hundred25 - Velvet Bloom

Check out the Hot Singles Playlists!
Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/the-78-amped-minipod/pl.u-oZylld9FPjdp7r

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73DJaJfjbLtYoezKShReX8?si=eZFk95htQHmQNWjZtuw0kQ
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Alpha Wolf

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 01:00:00 +1000

Scottie and Mitch from Melbourne metallers Alpha Wolf swing my the Zoom studio this week to chat about their upcoming album a quiet place to die, and end up covering their Slipknot love, the last minute song tracking, and how they were ahead of the face mask curve.

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What is the most over-hated genre? - Two-Mate Debate

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 17:00:00 +1000

Back at it again with the white men! This week, Sam and Max chat argue about which genre gets a little too much hate, disco or nu metal?

Cast your vote to determine the correct answer on our Instagram poll!

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area (ft. Sports Car) - Sly Withers, Julia Stone, Reside + More!

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 01:00:00 +1000

Get another six tracks on those playlists and in those ears.

My High (ft. Slowthai & Amine) - Disclosure
Unreal - Julia Stone
The Middle (ft. Panama) - Ukiyo
Fallen - Reside
Cracks - Sly Withers
Out of Time - Sports Car

Check out the Hot Singles Playlists!
Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/the-78-amped-minipod/pl.u-oZylld9FPjdp7r

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73DJaJfjbLtYoezKShReX8?si=eZFk95htQHmQNWjZtuw0kQ
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Greatest Hits

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 01:00:00 +1000

Fresh from their online course in SEO marketing, we chatted with Aussie/English psych rockers Greatest Hits. They've been making waves on both sides of the globe with their sounds, and with the release of their latest single, we wanted to know how global travel pulled this rag-tag trio together.

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Hot Singes in Your Local Area (ft. Dave the Band) - Feki, Bring Me the Horizon, Pink Zinc + More!

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 01:00:00 +1000

78 Amped collecting the ball and running down the park for another magnificent set of six.

Sign - Roosevelt
Obey - Bring Me the Horizon & Yungblud
Golden Remedy (ft. LANKS & Sloan Peterson) - Feki
Sorry - Beabadoobee
Weapon (ft. BOI) - Pink Zinc
Where You Are - dave the band.

Check out the Hot Singles Playlists!
Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/the-78-amped-minipod/pl.u-oZylld9FPjdp7r

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73DJaJfjbLtYoezKShReX8?si=eZFk95htQHmQNWjZtuw0kQ
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Paradise Club

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 01:00:00 +1000

Following the release of their debut self-titled album, we chat with Gere from Adelaide pop-rockers Paradise Club. Beyond the album, we get into some dicey driving choices, where to find peak paradise, and Max finally gets some redemption on a past two-mate debate.

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Two Mate Debate - Which video games series had the best soundtrack?

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +1000

Back to battle it out, Sam and Max are here to discover which video games franchise has the best sound track? Is it the post-apocalyptic Americana of the Fallout series, or the short, sharp blasts of fun of the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater games?

Have your say on our Instagram in the poll dropping tomorrow!

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area (Ft. Earthbound) - Dancer, 88Rising, Porter Robinson + More!

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 01:00:00 +1000

With six new tracks to populate your playlists in hand, Sam and Max report live from the scene of an horrific podcasting accident.

Mirror - Porter Robinson
Vitamin - Matt Corby
Bread - ROYBOY
Midsummer Madness - 88Rising
Dreamer - Dancer
Eden - Earthbøund

Check out the Hot Singles Playlists!
Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/the-78-amped-minipod/pl.u-oZylld9FPjdp7r

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73DJaJfjbLtYoezKShReX8?si=eZFk95htQHmQNWjZtuw0kQ
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Great Gable

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:00:00 +1000

Fresh off their stunningly relaxed debut album, Tracing Faces, Sam and Max chat with Chris and Cal from WA rockers Great Gable about the record, almost making it back onto the road, and what happened to the sound tech guy from Bunbury's Prince of Wales hotel.

Note: Due to a whole recording set up exploding, Max's audio is a little shite on this one. He apologises and will be better in the future.

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area (ft. Drastic Park) - Willaris K., Chase Atlantic, Lonely Disco + More!

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 01:00:00 +1000

This week, Sam and Max bring one of the most diverse set of six for your playlists yet!

Dust It Off - Lonely Disco & Asta
Out the Roof - Chase Atlantic
Chapel (ft. WaveIQ) - Willaris K.
Boring - TOWNS
All I Can Do Is Hate You - Alexander Biggs
Work of Art (ft. Cassie Sutton) - Drastic Park

Check out the Hot Singles Playlists!
Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/the-78-amped-minipod/pl.u-oZylld9FPjdp7r

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73DJaJfjbLtYoezKShReX8?si=eZFk95htQHmQNWjZtuw0kQ
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Rich People

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +1000

This week Sam and Max sit down to chat with Rob Rich and Blake Horner of Philadelphia-based alternative outfit Rich People about the huge personal stories behind their latest album Harmony, how Coronavirus is changing their sound, and why the ultimate goal is advertising on a local billboard.

Connect with Rich People on Instagram, and Facebook. Check out their latest album, Harmony on Spotify and Apple Music.

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area - Mako Road, Teenage Wrist, Nickelback(?!?!) + more!

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 01:00:00 +1000

Yep, you read that right: Nickelback. Counting Avril Lavinge's husband's band, we bring six new tracks for your playlists to get through the week.

Silverspoon - Teenage Wrist
Just a Phase - Two Another & Arno Faraji
Habitual Decline - Like Moths to Flames
Me & You - Commandeur
The Devil Went Down to Georgia - Nickelback
Ride - Mako Road

(Also featuring a short snippet of When the Levee Breaks - Led Zeppelin).

Check out the Hot Singles Playlists!
Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/the-78-amped-minipod/pl.u-oZylld9FPjdp7r

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73DJaJfjbLtYoezKShReX8?si=eZFk95htQHmQNWjZtuw0kQ
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Hot Singles in Your Local Area (ft. Colour and Shade) - Machine Gun Kelly, Vein, Eternal Crush + More!

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 20:00:00 +1000

This week, with six new tracks in-hand, Sam and Max chat with Tim from Melbourne metalcore outfit Colour & Shade.

Only Me - Eternal Crush
My Ex's Best Friend - Machine Gun Kelly
Big Sur - Special Friends
20 Seconds: 20 Hours - Vein
Fall Apart - merci, mercy
Therapy - Colour & Shade

Check out the Hot Singles Playlists!
Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/the-78-amped-minipod/pl.u-oZylld9FPjdp7r

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73DJaJfjbLtYoezKShReX8?si=eZFk95htQHmQNWjZtuw0kQ
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Mikaila Delgado from Yours Truly

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 01:00:00 +1000

Ahead of the release of their debut album Self Care, Sam caught up with Yours Truly vocalist Mikaila Delgado to chat about the release, what it's like to come up as a female-fronted pop-punk band, and how some sneaky tutelage may have changed Mortal Kombat stakes within the band.

Connect with Yours Truly on Instagram, and Facebook. Check out their latest track, Undersize on Spotify and Apple Music.

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Two-Mate Debate: Best Blink-182 Album?

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 21:00:00 +1000

Due to some Queensland Public holiday scheduling, please enjoy the early release of the next Two-Mate Debate in lieu of the regular Friday interview. This week, Sam and Max go head-to-head once more to find out which Blink-182 album is best?

You decide the answer on our Instagram, with an opinion poll, launching Thursday!

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area - Nasty Cherry, Hollow Front, Oliver Tree + More!

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 22:00:00 +1000

Max takes his turn being the one to fuck the episode schedule, but six new tracks for your playlists are here!

Shoulda Known Better - Nasty Cherry
U Left Me On Read - Up Late
Care - Beabadoobee
Let Me Down (Ft. Blink-182) - Oliver Tree
Strangest Desires - COLLAR
Loose Threads - Hollow Front

Check out the Minipod Playlists!
Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/the-78-amped-minipod/pl.u-oZylld9FPjdp7r

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73DJaJfjbLtYoezKShReX8?si=eZFk95htQHmQNWjZtuw0kQ
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Grace Farriss

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 01:00:00 +1000

With the debut of her track All the People absolutely pumping with some funk-disco vibes all across our playlists, we chat with renaissance woman Grace Farriss about her musical direction, her family history in the industry, and one very busy summer on the horizon.

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area (ft. Parker) - Cub Sport, Neck Deep, The Beths

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 01:00:00 +1000

Six more massive tracks to add to your playlists, even if you are going back into lockdown.

Be Your Man - Cub Sport
Dying to Believe - The Beths
Don't Give Up Your Ghost - Movements
Ego Death (ft. Kanye West, FKA Twigs & Skrillex) - TY Dolla $ign
Sick Joke - Neck Deep
Superhuman - Parker

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The Naked and Famous

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 01:00:00 +1000

EVERYONE STAY CALM. This week Max and Sam get their fanboy on with Alisa and Thom, aka The Naked and Famous, to chat about their new album, Recover, what it's like being left on the shelf by Mark Hoppus, and why they won't be candidates for the New Zealand election in September.

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Two-Mate Debate: Best Splendour in the Grass Line-up

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 01:00:00 +1000

Everyone's fist-pumping arm is twitching after 12 months of rest between Splendour in the Grasses, but this year's iteration has been ruined (like everything else) by COVID-19. To make up the tiniest bit of Splendiferousness, we look back and ask which year's lineup was the best?

You decide the answer on our Instagram, with an opinion poll running Thursday!

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area - Something For Kate, Remi Wolf, Rat!Hammock

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 01:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max interrupt their arvo bevvies to bring you six new tracks that you need to add to your playlists!

Tesselate - Baynk & Tei Chi
Waste of Breath - Something For Kate
Hello Hello Hello - Remi Wolf
The Seed - Paradise Club
Word of the Day - Rat!Hammock
Helvetica - The Midnight

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The Faction's Tim Price

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 01:00:00 +1000

This week we're chatting to one of the most influential names in Australia's metal and punk scenes, Tim Price. Tim is the man behind Collision Course PR, which represents a huge number of bands, as well as the founder/creator of The Faction, a 24/7 all-heavy music digital radio station.

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Mid-Year Review 2020

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 01:00:00 +1000

Join Max and Sam as they look back at Q3/Q4 of FY 2019/20 (note: Max did say the wrong year in the pod). We list out our favourites, our unexpected gems, and the biggest disappointments. Be shocked, wowed, or non-plussed if you've been tuning in all year.

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Ukiyo

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 01:00:00 +1000

This week, Max catches up with electronic producer Ukiyo as he continues his meteoric rise to the top of the game. With shout-outs from Netflix, Martin Garrix and even Will Smith, it's a miracle that Tim had time out of his celebrity-filled schedule to chat. Covering everything from his love for film and composition to sampling the Brisbane airport for his next album, this one is a corker.

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Two-Mate Debate - Best Kanye Era

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 13:00:00 +1000

We've taken a while to come back to it, but we're revisiting the Two-Mate Debate where we argue about the absolute objective truth on any given topic. This week, we get fiery over which era of Kanye is the best: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy/Yeezus, or 808's and Heartbreaks?

Head to our Instagram to see the video version, and decide the winner!

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area (Ft. Up Late) - Great Gable, Raleigh Ritchie, Sung + More!

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 01:00:00 +1000

Six more tracks for your leisurely listening! Sam's sore after being back hitting the footy field, while Max keeps hitting the streaming services, and we chat with Up Late about their debut track, what the pop music scene is like, and if the album is really dead.

Featuring
Hollow - Sung
Hypa Hypa - Eskimo Callboy
Get Around It - Midi Matilda
Squares - Raleigh Ritchie
I Wonder - Great Gable
Friends - Up Late

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AIRPORTS

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 01:00:00 +1000

Touching down in our podcast this week is AIRPORTS the pop music project from producer Aaron Lee. Sam catches up with Aaron to chat about his many interlocking musical influences, how to produce for choreography, and why the USA is the place to be for pop right now.

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area (Ft. Jack Gray) - Make Them Suffer, AIRPORTS, Saint Lane + More!

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 01:00:00 +1000

Six more tracks for your high-rotation playlist!

U Feel It 2 - Airports
Airwalkin' - GUM
Slow Learner - Slowly Slowly
When Did We Grow Up - Saint Lane
The Attendant - Make Them Suffer
I Got 3 - Jack Gray

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Eliza (& the Delusionals)

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 01:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max catch up with Eliza Klatt (unfortunately no Delusionals) to chat about their massive USA-breaking EP A State of Living in an Objective Reality, their global touring tales, and why Coldplay is a staple of the band, and her relationship.

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area (ft. Wake the Blind) - Ukiyo, Eliza & The Delusionals, Korky Buchek + more!

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 01:00:00 +1000

Seven more days, six more tracks! This week we also chat with Anthony, Adam and Dylan from Wake the Blind about their massive new track, Patient.

Into We - Korky Buchek & Esky
Hypochondria - Dragged Under
Red Hot Moon - Pinkish Blu
Swimming Pool - Eliza & The Delusionals
Good Enough (ft. Maribelle) - Ukiyo
Patient (ft. David De La Hoz) - Wake the Blind

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Bobak Rafiee from Justice for the Damned

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 01:00:00 +1000

Open the pit up as Sam and Dan chat with Bobak Rafiee, front man of Sydney metal outfit Justice for the Damned. Touching on everything from sneakers and TikTok to their new album, the boys go heavy.

NOTE: Unfortunately some of Dan's Audio has some slight crackling issues, and we've done our best to limit this.

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area (Ft. Travalley) - Cosmo's Midnight, Alpha Wolf, DIET. + more!

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 19:00:00 +1000

Six more tracks direct from our favourite playlists to yours! Plus, this week we chat with Levi Travalley.

Complicated - Eves Karydas
Resemble Love - DIET.
Thugs - Kid Kapichi
Akudama - Alpha Wolf
Yesteryear - Cosmo's Midnight
Dear Babe - Travelley
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Cloudhighcomeup

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 01:00:00 +1000

This week we dive into the UK underground scene with Aleks from cloudhighcomeup. We cover how he crafts his beautiful melancholy tunes, what it's like to be performing outside of London and how to find collaborators online.

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area: Kwame, Sycco, 6lack + more!

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +1000

This week, aside from addressing Sam's dynamism and get into some jams, we bring you six more tracks to add into your playlists!

Honey - Loose Bricks
Drowning (ft. Ember) - HVWKS & Second Degree
ATL Freestyle - 6lack
Schleep. - Kwame
Pixelate - Volumes
Nicotine - Sycco

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Third Eye Visuals

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 01:00:00 +1000

Fresh off his latest project with Alpha Wolf, we chat with photographer and videographer Third Eye Visuals to find out what it's like capturing some of Australia's biggest bands, how to survive on tour, and which bear is which.

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area (ft. Doonie Way) - Stellie, Genesis Owusu, Veil of Maya + More!

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 01:00:00 +1000

Armed with an abundance of bidet chat, and some controversial comparisons to Ian Kenny, Sam and Max set out to bring you six new tracks this week that they're loving. The pair are joined by a (mostly) silent guest on the mic.

Don't Need You - Genesis Owusu
Outsider - Veil of Maya
How Do We Look So Good - Stellie
Idioteque - Hundredth
Mansion - Mammals
Stumblin' - Doonie Way

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Two-Mate Debate: Best Daft Punk

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +1000

We've kicked off yet another series, the Two-Mate Debate, where we settle in to decide the objective truth on a topic. This week we're finding out which Daft Punk song takes the cake as the absolute best: Crescendolls, or Technologic?

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Nik Iliadis from Death By Denim

Fri, 29 May 2020 01:00:00 +1000

This week we connect up across the country with WA outfit Death By Denim to chat about how things are looking in the scene over there, whether or not everyone is trying to be Kevin Parker, and draw battle lines in the eternal debate of Eagles vs Dockers.

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area (ft. Dweller): RAC & Louis the Child, Super Whatevr + More!

Mon, 25 May 2020 10:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max are bringing you another six tracks you need to add to your playlist, and this week, they've done some actual work to chat to one of the artists!

Better Days - Sunflower
Kathleen - Rich People
For a Feeling - Camelphat & ARTBAT
Life (I Want U) - Super Whatevr
Passion - RAC & Louis the Child
Devil You Know - Dwelller

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Shane Parsons from DZ Deathrays

Fri, 22 May 2020 01:00:00 +1000

Fresh off their blistering cover of The Choirboys' Run to Paradise in collaboration with Powerball, Shane Parsons from shredheaders DZ Deathrays joins to chat about the cover, what makes for a great live venue, and the boost you'll get from working with a Wiggle.

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BONUS: Jimmy Wizard from Higher Power

Wed, 20 May 2020 01:00:00 +1000

This week Sam chats to UK punk-meets- hardcore rockers Higher Power. Lead singer Jimmy runs us through the financial strain that bands are facing without touring, the impact Deftones played in their latest album ‘27 Miles Underwater’, and how he balanced his artistry between music and tattooing.

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Hot Singles - Death By Denim, Tapestry, Stevan + More!

Mon, 18 May 2020 01:00:00 +1000

There's light at the end of Australia's COVID-19 tunnel this week with the return of football on the horizon, so it's time to stop filling your lockdown playlists, and start filling your picnic playlists!

All You Got - Paradise Club
On My Mind - Stevan
Never Felt the Same - Tapestry
Mai Elle - Planet Vegeta
Jump to Mars - Death by Denim
Take a Look - Boo Seeka

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Getting Soulful with Stevan

Fri, 15 May 2020 01:00:00 +1000

This week, Wollongong wünderkind Stevan joins Sam and Max for a chat about his latest material, what might come next, and how to be a fashion icon in a borrowed suit.

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Bonus: Nick & Nick from Johnny Hunter

Wed, 13 May 2020 08:00:00 +1000

We're chatting with a couple of Nicks this week. Not just any Nicks off the street, but one half of Sydney four-piece Johnny Hunter. We get into the significance of the Inner West scene, where to get a good B&E Roll, and what the lockout laws fucking off might mean for the city.

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area: Justice For the Damned, The Midnight, Motez + More!

Mon, 11 May 2020 01:00:00 +1000

Get another hot singles around ya, with six new tracks to add to your playlist this week!

Patience - Motez
Deep Blue - The Midnight
Rush - Tia Gostelow
Leadings On - Gleemer
Mad Dog Anthem - Kune
Pain is Power - Justice For the Damned

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Take Two with Aston from TOWNS

Fri, 08 May 2020 01:00:00 +1000

Our first repeat offender, Aston from TOWNS joins the podcast to chat about what they've been doing to keep on keeping on during COVID, why the Adelaide scene is absolutely firing, and how mental health impacts artists.

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Hot Singles in Your Local Area: Khruangbin, DZ Deathrays, Mia Rodriguez + More!

Mon, 04 May 2020 01:00:00 +1000

This week, Sam and Max take a deep dive on six more new tracks that you should add to your playlists, as well as handle the inequity of Australian wedding dance floor hits, and what you should think about Triple M's playlists.

Should the Minipod undergo a rebrand? Let us know if you like the new name!

Run to Paradise - DZ Deathrays
Psycho - Mia Rodriguez
Sleeping In - Hundredth
Texas Sun - Khruangbin & Leon Bridges
Lost in Static - Higher Power
Paris in the Heart - Shane Tyler

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Minipod - Young Franco, The Ghost Inside, Bluey

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +1000

We're coming armed with another six tracks to hit your playlist from across the musical spectrum, and looking back at some of the failures of Puddle of Mudd and Channel 9's Music From the Homefront.

Aftermath - The Ghost Inside
Juice - Young Franco
Down Through - Gleemer
No Plans - Bluey
Spun - Household
Can't Get Enough - Bugs

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Ocean Grove's Sam Bassal

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:00:00 +1000

This week, we catch up with Melbourne Nu Metal band Ocean Grove's drummer and songwriter, Sam Bassal to chat about their new (nearly) ARIA #7 album, Flip Phone Fantasy, their COVID-19 travel plans, and Sam's personal love affair with 5 Seconds of Summer.

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Minipod - Neck Deep, Inertia, Babirusa

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 19:00:00 +1000

With three hosts on the Minipod this week, we take a dive into six VERY different tracks you need to hear this week.

Abomination - Babirusa
When You Know - Neck Deep
Reminisce - Inertia
Exodia - Flo
Hang Over Me - Overgrow
Tangerine - The Lazy Eyes

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Minipod - Cloudhighcomeup, Malevolence, Baker Boy

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 12:00:00 +1000

Two boys with private Catholic school educations shit all over the true meaning of Easter this week as they bring you six new tracks that you need to hear this week!

Keep Your Distance - Malevolence
Sunflower - Dizzy
Tune You Out - Knuckle Puck
Ninon De L'Enclos - The Kite String Tangle
Under My Skin - Cloudhighcomeup
Move - Baker Boy

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Review: Everything is A-OK & CALM

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 08:00:00 +1000

We have a squisten (squizz + listen?) to the full gamut of Aussie pop rock, with the new albums from Violent Soho and 5 Seconds of Summer, who we're sure would hate being lumped together.

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News - Coronavirus ruins everything, Hottest 100 of the Decade

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +1000

Everything has been postponed, cancelled and ruined, so we go back to the last glimmer of light in our otherwise mundane isolation lives; the Triple J Hottest 100 of the Decade to look back on what life was like outside.

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Minipod - Stand Atlantic, Vengeance, Cuban Heel

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max are bringing you six new tracks that you need to get your ears around this week, with fresh tunes from (almost) all Aussie artists.

Slippery Slope - Cuban Heel
Superstar - Ocean Grove
Dreamers - Introvert
Retaliation - Vengeance
Shh! - Stand Atlantic
Oh a High Ledge - Boston Manor

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Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/the-78-amped-minipod/pl.u-oZylld9FPjdp7r

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73DJaJfjbLtYoezKShReX8

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Minipod - New CLYPSO and Ocean Grove + Chill out with Stevan

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 07:00:00 +1000

Don't worry, the Minipod was never going anywhere! Wrapping our first week of bite-sized episodes, Sam and Max chat about their new playlist fillers for 2020.

Songs covered:

Sidestep - CLYPSO
Thousand Golden People - Ocean Grove
No More Regrets - Stevan
Trilogy - Silent Planet
Get Out - Burnoutband
Happy - Shangrila

Follow along with our Minipod playlists:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73DJaJfjbLtYoezKShReX8
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/the-78-amped-minipod/pl.u-oZylld9FPjdp7r

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Review - The Slow Rush - Tame Impala

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 07:00:00 +1000

Our first bite-sized review is of the biggest Australian release so far in 2020, with a better-late-than-never rundown on "The Slow Rush", the fourth release from Tame Impala.

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New Music - The Weeknd, Amity Affliction, Glass Animals

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 22:00:00 +1000

Continuing their raft of small, bite-sized music news, Sam and Max catch up with the big tracks they missed since the start of the year.

Songs Covered:

The Weeknd - Blinding Lights
The Amity Affliction - Soak Me In Bleach
Glass Animals - Your Love (Deja Vu)

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News - Splendour 2020, Hella Mega Tour, Hottest 100 of the Decade

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 21:00:00 +1000

Welcome to 2020, where we're mixing it up with small, more frequent pods! In this week's news, we go through everything important we've missed since the start of the year

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2019 Wrap

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 21:00:00 +1000

The boys sit down to chat about the final year of the decade and what they thought was the best, worst, and cheekiest bits of music. Cue the gladiatorial music.

Edit: While yes we now know where the Uvula is, you've gotta respect the speed.

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End of the Decade

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 23:00:00 +1000

If you're one of those numbers nerds who insist on that "the '01 year is the true beginning of the decade", this one isn't for you. Sam, Dan and Max chat through the biggest, best, worst and most controversial hits of the decade, all through the lens of their experiences. Add in plenty of snack reports, fabric analysis and a few low-key guest spots, and you have yourself a winner.

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Minipod 7 - Nancie Schipper, Ocean Grove, Falling In Reverse & More!

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 09:00:00 +1000

Max is back in the Southern Hemisphere, so he and Sam sit down to chat about some new tracks they've both been enjoying while they were apart. Bonus: Good luck trying to figure out the Good Things set times as they assemble their schedule live on air.

Popular Monster - Falling in Reverse
Take Out the Trash - Nancie Schipper
Borrowed Time - Jake Clarke
Funeral - Miguel
Junkie$ - Ocean Grove
Quick Words, Long Troubles - Timi Temple
BONUS: On Your Mouth - The Marion Cranes

Follow along with our Minipod playlists:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73DJaJfjbLtYoezKShReX8
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/the-78-amped-minipod/pl.u-oZylld9FPjdp7r

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Festival Cancellations and Mental Health w/ Tory Robertson

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 21:00:00 +1000

While Max partied hard in Japan and Dan ventured down rockstar pathways, Sam was lucky enough to chat to the very talented Tory Robertson (Harbours, Passerby). On this episode we spoke about all things mental health, stigmatism around men’s health and adjusting to change. We also touched on the Sandtunes cancellation and what that means for music and whether or not triple j fans are legit or not.

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Minipod 6 - Wish You Were Here, Miss June, Young the Giant

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 22:00:00 +1000

Sam and Max manage to make their way through high school to bring you six more tracks you need to get your ears around this week!

Dreams like Dogs - Wish You Were Here
Anomaly - Miss June
Candy Corn - Foreign Forest
Dopamine Waster - Horror My Friend
For There is myself - Michael Michaelson
Superposition - Young the Giant

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From the Barrier - August Burns Red w/ Alpha Wolf & Gravemind @ The Triffid

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 21:00:00 +1000

Following up immediately from his review of Northlane, Same goes back to his house of metal to catch August Burns Red, supported by Alpha Wolf and Gravemind.

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From the Barrier: Northlane w/ Counterparts, Silent Planet & Void of Vision @ The Triffid

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 19:00:00 +1000

In a brand new show, Sam gives us the goss on his experience at the Northlane show at Brisbane's The Triffid on October 13th, 2019. He also discovers AS(a)MR

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Minipod 5 - Lime Cordiale, Waterparks, Fitz & The Tantrums

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 08:00:00 +1000

News flash: new music! This week Sam and Max go from happy summer pop to Sad boi tunes at a speed that will give you whiplash, and report it all with a journalistic flare!

Robbery - Lime Cordiale
High Definition - Waterparks
OCD - Fitz & The Tantrums
Back2You - Nothing, Nowhere
Miserable - Alexander Biggs
Nobody's Happy - Fossil Youth

Tune in to our Minipod playlists!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73DJaJfjbLtYoezKShReX8
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/the-78-amped-minipod/pl.u-oZylld9FPjdp7r

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Minipod 4 - Rumours, Cloudhighcomeup, & More

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 15:00:00 +1000

This week we hit some new tracks from across the musical spectrum, with a little bit of something for everyone.

Filthy Rich - Can’t Swim
I Woke Up Alone - Rarity
Hide - Cloudhighcomeup
Incredulous - Rumours
Reviews - Bugs
Falling - Hi Motive

Listen along:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/73DJaJfjbLtYoezKShReX8
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/au/playlist/the-78-amped-minipod/pl.u-oZylld9FPjdp7r

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BIGSOUND Day 2 - Approachable Members, Nancie Schipper & Being Jane Lane

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 19:00:00 +1000

On the second day of our BIGSOUND coverage, Sam and Max chat with Approachable Members of Your Local Community, Being Jane Lane, and Nancie Schipper about how the conference wrapped up!

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BIGSOUND Day 1 - Japanese Wallpaper, TOWNS & More

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 19:00:00 +1000

With a brand new look and name, Max and Sam head up to BIGSOUND in Brisbane to chat with TOWNS, Future Haunts, Japanese Wallpaper, and Mickey Kojak.

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