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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Fri 10 Oct 2025

Naarm/Melbourne vocalist Loretta Miller has made a name for herself as the powerhouse front woman of touring act JAZZPARTY, electrifying audiences with her undeniable natural talent. Having been likened to Dolly Parton (after a bottle of whisky), put a song in front of her and she’ll sing the house down. Her star shines brightest at the gritty intersection of soul, country, rock n roll and Americana.

Mon 6 Oct 2025 to Sun 12 Oct 2025

This week's PBS Feature Album is Kanana, the debut album from award-winning Noongar woman and Naarm-based artist Bumpy.

Wed 1 Oct 2025 to Fri 31 Oct 2025

Spring Renewal has wrapped up for another year! Thanks so much to everyone that joined or renewed throughout the month of October. Winners announced Thursday November 6, 2025 on Down By The River and here.

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Mon 29 Sep 2025 to Sun 5 Oct 2025

This week's PBS Feature Album is Turning Yr Back On The Dolphin, the third album by Palm Springs.

Palm Springs is the outsider folk identity of Erica Dunn and an evolving cast of essential collaborators. Born out of a compulsion to write sparse, intimate verse and named for her nervous affliction - sweaty hands - Palm Springs has been a cornerstone of Dunn’s songwriting that sits in a separate interior back room from her other creative outputs (Tropical Fuck Storm, MOD CON, Fiancée, Harmony et al.)

Mon 22 Sep 2025 to Sun 28 Sep 2025

This week's PBS Feature Album is In The Red, the debut LP from local power pop group The Prize.

Thu 18 Sep 2025

The Vasco Era are back – louder, sweatier, and more gloriously unhinged than ever. Known for their raw, electric live shows that feel more like spiritual awakenings than gigs, this beloved Aussie trio made a name for themselves by tearing through venues with blistering, wild energy and a frontman who sings like he’s channelling a lightning bolt. 

Mon 15 Sep 2025

Phoebe Rings shimmers into orbit with their debut LP, Aseurai. The record adds disco and city-pop influences while staying true to their dream-pop roots. While Phoebe Rings was originally a solo project of lead singer/synthesist Crystal Choi's, Aseurai marks a shift with contributing songwriting credits from the whole band. Across ten songs, Phoebe Rings' storytelling ranges from tongue-in-cheek musings on gentrification to tender autobiographical memories.

Mon 15 Sep 2025 to Sun 21 Sep 2025

This week's PBS Feature Album is Blush Response, the third album from Naarm/Melbourne trio Acopia.

The full-length album distils Acopia’s quiet intensity into its clearest form yet. A reflective and emotionally articulate collection, the eight-track record finds the band exploring themes of unresolved emotions, distance in relationships, and the delicate balance between fragility and resilience.

Mon 8 Sep 2025 to Sun 14 Sep 2025

This week's PBS Feature Album is the highly anticipated sophomore album Hearts Enduring
Lingering Loss
from The Maggie Pills.

Led by Argentinian front woman Delfi Sorondo and Venezuelan drummer Mario Perez, The Maggie Pills
are a fierce Naarm/Melbourne-based six-piece outfit who embody the spirit of the indie/alternative movement and the urgency of punk, with an intense and raw live performance.

Sat 6 Sep 2025

Sovereign Day Out - Saturday September 6 from 12:00pm - 10:30pm.