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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Watch: Private Function Studio 5 Live

Thu 26 Jun 2025
Studio 5 Live

Punk freaks Private Function took over PBS' Studio 5 Live for a blistering live set on Junkyard, Thursday June 26, 2025.

The band grace our live studio off the back of their recent LP - and PBS Feature Album - ¯\_(ツ)_/¯, at the tail end of their national headline tour and on the eve of a 35-date Euro jaunt.

WITCH - SOGOLO

Mon 23 Jun 2025 to Sun 29 Jun 2025
Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is SOGOLO, the second 21st century release by Zambian Zamrock pioneers (with the acronym 'We Intend To Cause Havoc'), WITCH. 

SOGOLO means “future" or "front” echoing a longstanding ethic of the band, dating back to their 1980 disco album, Moving On. WITCH’s songs often originate from jam sessions, and this second album—following 2023’s Zango—marks another powerful return after a 40-year hiatus. Recorded at Big Snuff Studio in Berlin, it’s every bit as edgy, vibrant, and infectious as its predecessor.

Private Function - ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Mon 16 Jun 2025 to Sun 22 Jun 2025
Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is ¯\_(ツ)_/¯, the fourth album by Naarm/Melbourne punk outfit Private Function. 

The 19-track LP captures everything fans have come to love about the band: catchy hooks, irreverent lyrics, and a family-friendly “bite me” attitude. Recorded with producer Stefan Blair at York Street Recorders, the album channels the raw chaos of their live shows. The journey veers between punk rock, sea shanties, electronic breakdowns, and folk sing-alongs, all delivered with the band’s trademark humour and chaos. 

Reclink Community Cup 2025

Sun 15 Jun 2025
PBS Presents

The iconic Reclink Community Cup returns in 2025 with a knockout lineup, a footy showdown like no other, and a heartfelt mission: raising funds for Reclink Australia, supporting disadvantaged Australians through sport, art, and social connection.

Circle the date – Sunday, June 15th at Victoria Park is where music lovers, footy fans and community champions will gather under this year’s theme inspired by Frente’s beloved anthem, 'Ordinary Angels'.

Afternoon All Ages Show with Porpoise Spit & Hot Milk Machine

Sat 14 Jun 2025
PBS Events

PBS is proud to present the Afternoon All Ages show on Saturday June 14 at Cactus Room with live sets from Porpoise Spit and Hot Milk Machine.

Tickets are only $10 + booking fee or $5 + booking fee if you're a PBS Member. Available now from humanitix.com.

Don Glori - Paper Can't Wrap Fire

Mon 9 Jun 2025 to Sun 15 Jun 2025
Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is Paper Can't Wrap Fire, the third album by Naarm/Melbourne multi-instrumentalist Don Glori.  

Rockdogs Pie Nite Fundraiser 2025

Sat 7 Jun 2025
Community News

The dastardly Rockdogs Football Club are at it again! Get along for a barking good night of fun this Saturday June 7 at Northcote Social Club and help raise funds for this iconic footy club, before they take the field on Sunday June 15 to take on the mighty Megahertz for Reclink Australia Community Cup 2025.

CLAMM - Serious Acts

Mon 2 Jun 2025 to Sun 8 Jun 2025
Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is Serious Acts, the third album by Naarm/Melbourne punk trio CLAMM.  

Watch: Wrong Way Up Studio 5 Live

Mon 26 May 2025
Studio 5 Live

Born out of a deep love for the dancefloor, Wrong Way Up channel vintage Afro-disco and psychedelic boogie to bring a new kind of heat. Paying homage to Frances Bebey, William Onyeabor and Lijadu Sisters, the Naarm/Melbourne-based Afro-synth duo delivers energetic melodies, deep grooves and 
addictive chants – led by a less-is-more manifesto.

Now Always Fades - Into The Doldrums

Mon 26 May 2025 to Sun 1 Jun 2025
Feature Sounds

This week's PBS Feature Album is Into The Doldrums, the debut album from Now Always Fades.

With four albums under his Sonny Ism alias, Naarm/Melbourne singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and mix engineer Xavier Bacash flips the script and starts again with the debut album Into The Doldrums.