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Laura Jean - Amateurs

Mon 14 Nov 2022 to Sun 20 Nov 2022

Feature Sounds

Laura Jean returns with their new album Amateurs, a stunning, string-laden album, set at a mystical midway point between the deep synth-pop of previous album Devotion and the folkier sounds of Laura’s earlier work.

Dry Cleaning - Stumpwork

Mon 7 Nov 2022 to Sun 13 Nov 2022

Feature Sounds

UK four-piece Dry Cleaning’s much anticipated sophomore album Stumpwork is this week’s PBS Feature Album.

As soon as Dry Cleaning finished their debut album New Long Leg, they immediately set about moving forwards. Having already started writing their second record before their first was released, they proposed to producer John Parish that they spend twice as much time on the follow-up.

Soul A Go Go November 5

Sat 5 Nov 2022

PBS Events

Don't miss Soul A Go Go at Brunswick Ballroom November 5, 2022!

Melbourne's premier soul and funk party Soul A Go Go has returned to the first Saturday of every month.

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.

Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues

Fri 28 Oct 2022 to Sun 30 Oct 2022

PBS Presents

Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues is back in 2022, taking place October 28 - 30.

Head to the festival website to check out the full line up of spectacular world-class artists across a jam packed weekend of music, proudly presented by PBS.

Find the full program and tickets at wangarattajazz.com.

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.