Blues Roots

PBS is a leader in the blues and roots genres. If you enjoy blues, country, bluegrass, doo wop, gospel, Ska or old-school Rhythm and Blues then we definitely have something for you!

News

David Heard awarded OAM

Tue 27 Jan 2026
PBS News

One of PBS' longest-serving volunteers, David Heard, has been awarded a posthumous Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his service to community radio.

Listen back: Share the Spirit Festival

Mon 26 Jan 2026
PBS Events

Listen back below:

12pm - 1pm featuring: Official speeches with Aunty Joy, Radical Son, Brett Clarke and Lee Morgan.

1pm - 3pm featuring: Leonie Whyman, Stray Blacks and Andy Alberts.

3pm - 5pm featuring: Canisha, Blackfire and Dave Arden.

Top Tracks of the Week

Mon 26 Jan 2026 to Sun 1 Feb 2026
Feature Sounds

The PBS Feature Sounds and Feature Album of the week will return soon, but in the meantime, check out the list of the top tracks the PBS team are loving this week. We hope you enjoy these as much as we do!

TOP TRACKS WE'RE LOVING THIS WEEK

Yung Maynie - 'Always Was'

Top Tracks of the Week

Mon 19 Jan 2026 to Sun 25 Jan 2026
Feature Sounds

The PBS Feature Sounds and Feature Album of the week will return soon, but in the meantime, check out the list of the top tracks the PBS team are loving this week. We hope you enjoy these as much as we do!

TOP TRACKS WE'RE LOVING

The Rookies - 'Ode To Saint Cecilie'

Top Tracks of the Week

Mon 12 Jan 2026 to Sun 18 Jan 2026
Feature Sounds

The PBS Feature Sounds and Feature Album of the week will return soon, but in the meantime, check out the list of the top tracks the PBS team are loving this week. We hope you enjoy these as much as we do!

TOP TRACKS WE'RE LOVING

EXEK - 'Sidestepping'

New Year, New Roster on PBS!

Thu 1 Jan 2026 to Sat 31 Jan 2026
PBS News

In January PBS listeners can expect to hear a few tweaks to our weekly programming roster, and we also welcome a brand new show to the airwaves.

After 26 years on-air, Peter and Gary wind up their epic Thursday night show Screaming Symphony on January 1, 2026, allowing for some movement across the grid and some fresh sounds for PBS listeners.

Top Feature Albums of 2025

Mon 22 Dec 2025 to Sun 28 Dec 2025
Feature Sounds

Each week throughout the year, we select one new outstanding album to feature across our platforms as a way of celebrating music that is authentic, original and pure. In 2025, we featured dozens of exceptional albums across a variety of genres that tap into various musical traditions from different corners of the world. Every one of these albums tells a profound story in its own voice, speaking directly to the soul of those willing to listen.

Top Tracks of the Week

Mon 15 Dec 2025 to Sun 21 Dec 2025
Feature Sounds

As we start to wrap up for the year - and before publishing 2025's top ten feature albums next week - we wanted to share with you ten new tracks that speak to the breadth of our sound and tap into the various musical traditions that we love. With music from Naarm to Damascus to Delhi, from liquid drum n bass and soul, to prog, folk and rock n roll, we sincerely hope you enjoy these fabulous selections.

Gorillaz - 'Damascus' feat. Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey

Watch: Tracey Miller Studio 5 Live

Wed 10 Dec 2025
Studio 5 Live

Tracey Miller has spent nearly 40 years captivating audiences worldwide with her soulful voice. Drawing deeply from gospel, soul and rhythm and blues, she sings of hope, passion, love and loss, forging deep connections with listeners.

Jumpin’ The Blues Allstars - Live On The Radio Vol.1

Mon 8 Dec 2025 to Sun 14 Dec 2025
Feature Sounds

This week’s PBS Feature Album is Live On The Radio Vol.1, the exclusive album from Jumpin’ The Blues Allstars.