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.

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Ocean Party

Thu 3 Nov 2022
Studio 5 Live

So much of The Ocean Party’s music balances moments of introspection with visceral expression as themes of identity and belonging are brought to light by the shared perspectives of the band’s songwriters. The Melbourne-via-Wagga-Wagga six-piece were a prolific and impressive bunch who wrote insightful songs that mirrored the shifts in the lives of its members over the years.  

Surprise Chef - Education & Recreation

Mon 31 Oct 2022 to Sun 6 Nov 2022
Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is Education & Recreation, the brand new LP from Surprise Chef.

Surprise Chef’s music is based on evoking mood; their vivid arrangements utilise time and space to build soundscapes that invite the listener into their world. The quintet’s distinct sound pulls from '70s film scores, the funkier side of jazz, and the samples that form the foundation of hip hop.

PBS Record Fair 2022

Sat 29 Oct 2022
PBS Events

PBS is thrilled to announce the return of the annual PBS Record Fair on Saturday October 29 at Collingwood Town Hall.

With over 40 stalls jam packed with dealers, collectors, record labels and PBS announcers selling the finest collectables as well as thousands of bargains, there’ll be something for everyone: LPs, 12”, 7”, CDs, posters, t-shirts, music memorabilia, vintage clothes, Yoke vintage kidswear, indoor plants and more!

Don’t miss out! Join the Facebook event here for all the latest info.

BATTS - The Nightline

Mon 24 Oct 2022 to Sun 30 Oct 2022
Feature Sounds

BATTS is the project of Melbourne based singer-songwriter and producer, Tanya Batt. After collaborating with NASA on her debut The Grand Tour, BATTS turned her sights back to Earth, collaborating on this record with American artists Sharon Van Etten and Deep Sea Diver.

The Nightline was made in the Australian bush with her band members and honorary sixth member Alex O'Gorman engineering, surrounded by horses and lorikeets often joining the band for lunch.

Don Glori - Welcome

Mon 17 Oct 2022 to Sun 23 Oct 2022
Feature Sounds

Check out this week's Feature Sounds!

West Set 2022

Fri 14 Oct 2022 to Sun 30 Oct 2022
PBS Presents

West Set returns in 2022 with new venues and a line up of local and international artists celebrating the best footscray has to offer! 

Marysville Music Weekend

Fri 14 Oct 2022 to Sun 16 Oct 2022
PBS Presents

The little festival that could - The Marysville Music Weekend - is finally going ahead October 14 - 16.

So Soiree Fringe Garden Bar

Thu 13 Oct 2022 to Sun 23 Oct 2022
PBS Presents

So Soiree Fringe Garden is a dazzling wonderland located in the gorgeous Grattan Gardens, part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival. Lose yourself within our enchanting garden bar where Melbourne’s finest DJs, presented by PBS, will set the vibes into the night with a mix of soulful and retro beats.

Moody Beaches

Mon 10 Oct 2022
Studio 5 Live

To celebrate the release of ‘Crowded World', the new single from Melbourne post-grunge band Moody Beaches, we would like to take you back in time to September 2018 when the then recently formed trio walked into PBS to set up for what turned out to be a very special Studio 5 Live session.  

Freya Josephine Hollick - The Real World

Mon 10 Oct 2022 to Sun 16 Oct 2022
Feature Sounds

Freya Josephine Hollick's new LP The Real World is this week's PBS Feature Album.