Rock Indie

Local and international, new and used indie, garage, swamp rock and the latest Aussie and International releases are all represented on a wide range of Indie programs on PBS.

News

Marlon Williams Studio 5 Live

Wed 2 Apr 2025

Studio 5 Live

Aotearoa singer/songwriter Marlon Williams’ fourth solo album, Te Whare Tīwekaweka translates as ‘The Messy House’, a title that for Marlon describes a world in creative flux, one that is dynamic and alive. One could be forgiven for seeing Williams’ musical world as “a messy house,” his propensity for hopping between genres within the space of a single record now well known.

Alexander Flood - ARTIFACTUAL RHYTHM

Mon 31 Mar 2025 to Sun 6 Apr 2025

Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is ARTIFACTUAL RHYTHM, the fourth studio album from beat-master Alexander Flood. Possessing a finessed arsenal of groove, power, and expertise on the drums, Flood's unique sound and approach on the instrument has been crafted through many years of study, training and dedication to music.

Liz Stringer Studio 5 Live

Thu 27 Mar 2025

Studio 5 Live

Australian singer-songwriter Liz Stringer has recently announced her revelatory seventh studio album The Second High, due for release via Dot Dash Recordings on March 28.

The 5.6.7.8's - Best Hits of the 5.6.7.8's

Mon 24 Mar 2025 to Sun 30 Mar 2025

Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is a Best Hits of The 5.6.7.8's by Tokyo's rockin' retro trio.

Best Hits of The 5.6.7.8's features 14 tracks hand selected by the group to represent some of their favourite recordings over the past 39 years together.

The 5.6.7.8's are like a turbocharged time machine, blastin' back to the sweet sounds of yesteryear while pushing the envelope with innovative jams. Their authentic vibe and fearless genre mashups make them icons of the indie and retro scenes.

Sunday Sounds: Flight 1067 to Africa and Global Village LIVE at City Hall

Sun 23 Mar 2025

PBS Events

Kingston Arts and PBS present Live at City Hall: Sunday Sounds, a series of free performances by some of Naarm/Melbourne’s best bands and PBS DJs at Kingston City Hall in Moorabbin. Kick back, relax and enjoy live music in a family friendly atmosphere.

The Sunday gigs are fun for all ages – relax, enjoy the summer vibes and soak in the tunes.

DARKSIDE - Nothing

Mon 17 Mar 2025 to Sun 23 Mar 2025

Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is Nothing, the third album from DARKSIDE and the first that the group – founded by Nicolas Jaar and Dave Harrington – have completed as a trio with new drummer Tlacael Esparza. Nothing is nine transmissions of negative space, telepathic seance, and spectral improvisation.

Charlie Needs Braces - NYAA WA

Mon 10 Mar 2025 to Sun 16 Mar 2025

Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is NYAA WA by Naarm/Melbourne duo Charlie Needs Braces.

NYAA WA means 'take care' in Charlie's mob’s GuriNgai language, and the songs on the album emphasise the importance of taking care of lands, waters, and wildlife, and the need to keep culture alive, tell stories, and preserve sacred sites from development.

Listen Back: International Women's Day 2025

Sat 8 Mar 2025

PBS News

March 8 was International Women’s Day!

To mark the occasion, PBS programmed a full 24 hours of radio celebrating the incredible women and gender diverse musicians and DJs in our community.

Listen back to hear some of your favourite shows presented by the amazing women and non-binary folk of PBS, including iconic announcers, live performances, special guest presenters and heaps more.

International Women's Day 2025 schedule:

The Cloud Maker - The Cloud Maker

Mon 3 Mar 2025 to Sun 9 Mar 2025

Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is the debut self-titled album by female collective The Cloud Maker.

With this exciting release, the genre-defying group invite listeners on a sonic journey that taps into mystical traditions, transcending boundaries of folk, world and experimental music. Inspired by legendary figures and timeless myths from diverse cultures, The Cloud Maker's music channels a unique blend of enchanting melodies and powerful storytelling.