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Each week (or as often as time and technology allow) writers for AAA Backstage sit down to discuss the news and reviews of the Aussie music scene.

Episodes

20 of 592 episodes

Vinyl Club: Fontaines D.C's "Dopamine Chamber"

Sam's already called it as one of the top contenders for his album of the year, so it's on Max to review the latest from the Irish rockers,...

16:35Nov 2, 2026

Buttering Us Up Ft. August Burns Red

While they were in town on their most recent tour, JB from August Burns Red joins Sam to chat their latest record, "Season of Surrender". Th...

14:25Oct 30, 2026

A Lil' Bit Spoopy

There's some 10/10 intensity in this week's new music, followed by another massive Australian tour announcement for early 2027. Then, Sam an...

38:20Oct 28, 2026

Notes App is a Sh*t Show ft. Lottie McLeod

Sam and Max dial in with Brisbane Alt-Pop singer-songwriter Lottie McLeod off the back of her latest EP, The Boathouse. They cover how Lotti...

28:57Oct 27, 2026

Vinyl Club: Madeon's "Victory"

Sam's reviewing the latest album from Madeon, taking the wild ride through all the sub-genres of electronic music. Will he enjoy the trip, o...

12:27Oct 26, 2026

Disco During Transatlanticism Ft. Death Cab for Cutie

Ahead of their Australian tour, Nick Harmer from the alt-rock icons Death Cab for Cutie dials in with Sam. They dive deep into how this albu...

23:02Oct 23, 2026

It Is Wednesday, My Dudes

Sam and Max are back on their BS this week with some fresh new tunes paired nicely with some fresh new tour announcements. Then, Max brings...

41:57Oct 21, 2026

Honky Tonkin' ft. Cigarettes @ Sunset

Sam dials in with Garrett and Wells from the North Carolina Possum Rockers while they were Down Under on their first Australian tour. They c...

28:12Oct 20, 2026

Vinyl Club: Kings of Leon's "Only By The Night"

Max is going back to the highest-selling record in Australia from 2008 as he reviews Kings of Leon's biggest drop. He's bringing in comparis...

14:38Oct 19, 2026

Feels Like Having a Baby ft. Electric Callboy

Sam and Max catch up with Nico and Kevin from Electric Callboy backstage prior to their recent Brisbane show. They cover how their album was...

21:35Oct 16, 2026

Where Art Thou?

Both Sam and Max are practically deceased as two of the biggest tour announcements from their all-time favourites are made this week. Alongs...

53:57Oct 14, 2026

The Song is King ft. Unpeople

On the eve of their debut record dropping, Em and Richie from UK band Unpeople dial in with Sam and Max. They chat through the chaos behind...

21:15Oct 13, 2026

Vinyl Club: Leon Bridge's "Good Thing"

Sam's VERY saucy this week as he reviews the second album from Leon Bridges, one of the smoothest artists in the game right now. The album i...

21:57Oct 12, 2026

Crocodile Brothers Ft. Wage War

Backstage while they were here on tour in August, Briton and Cody from Florida band Wage War sit down with Sam and Max to talk about their m...

18:16Oct 9, 2026

Hello There

Max is nursing a hangover thanks to a hefty friend-of-the-show event, but that doesn't stop the new music hits from rolling in this week! Th...

52:47Oct 7, 2026

The Imminence Cinematic Universe ft. Imminence

Dialling in on the eve of the release for their latest record, "Axis Mundi", Imminence frontman Eddie Berg dials in with Sam and Max. They c...

15:10Oct 6, 2026

Vinyl Club: Sace6's "Brutalist"

Is it getting hot in here? Max reviews one of metal and alternative's sexiest records, the debut full-length album from Sace6. He's already...

14:42Oct 5, 2026

Remember Fun? ft. trials

Sneaking in a chat in a hotel lobby during BIGSOUND week, Sam and Max catch up with rapper/producer/musician-extraodinaire Daniel Rankine, a...

29:22Oct 2, 2026

End of the World with Saxophones

The whole city is celebrating after a mammoth weekend as Sam and Max bring some fresh tunes to the show. Then, they dive into the return of...

46:06Sep 30, 2026

Otherside of the Planet ft. Parker McCollum

Off the back of his announcement on the CMC Rocks Festival 20th anniversary lineup, Parker McCollum dials in with Sam. They talk about Parke...

17:09Sep 29, 2026