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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? Follow along with the songs we discuss with this week's Spotify Playlist. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.

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. Connect with Balance and Composure on Instagram and TikTok, and listen to their latest album, "With You in Spirit", on Spotify and Apple Music. Find tickets to New Bloom F...

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. Follow along with the songs we discuss with this week's Spotify playlist. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.

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? Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.

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. Connect with Honne on Facebook and Instagram, and listen to their latest album, "Ouch" on Spotify and Apple Music. Head to their website for more information on the live shows closes...

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? Follow along with the songs we discuss with this week's Spotify Playlist. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.

Max 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? Follow along with the songs we discuss with this week's Spotify Playlist. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.

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. Connect with Ghost Care on Instagram and TikTok, or listen to their latest single "Ghost Care" on Spotify and Apple Music. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.

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. Follow along with the songs we discuss with this week's Spotify Playlist. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.

Max 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! Follow along with the songs we discuss with this week's Spotify Playlist. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.