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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Wanderer

Mon 22 Oct 2018 to Sun 28 Oct 2018
Feature Sounds

by Cat Power

 

Chan Marshall, more commonly know as Cat Power, releases Wanderer.

 

Produced in its entirety by Marshall, Wanderer includes appearances by long-time friends and compatriots, as well as guest vocals courtesy of friend and recent tour-mate, Lana Del Rey. Written and recorded in Miami and Los Angeles over the course of the last few years, the new album is a remarkable return from an iconic American voice.

Bottle It In

Mon 15 Oct 2018 to Sun 21 Oct 2018
Feature Sounds

by Kurt Vile

 

Travel can inspire in surprising ways: Kurt Vile discovered as much making his first record in three years, the eclectic and electrifying Bottle It In, which he recorded at various studios around the country over two very busy years, during sessions that usually punctuated the ends of long tours or family road trips. Every song, whether it’s a concise and catchy pop composition or a sprawling guitar epic, becomes a journey unto itself, taking unexpected detours, circuitous melodic avenues, or open-highway solos.

Silver Drop

Mon 8 Oct 2018 to Sun 14 Oct 2018
Feature Sounds

by Gregor

 

This week’s feature record is Silver Drop, the debut album by young Melbourne pop eccentric Gregor.

 

Gregor was first heard via the 2016 cassette Thoughts & Faults on Chapter Music, which Stereogum described as “Talking Heads meets Trolls.”

The Old Bar

Mon 1 Oct 2018
Venue Supporters

Keeping the filth in Fitzroy for over fifteen years. The Old Bar is a beacon of dirt in the sparkly clean ether of the Melbourne bar and music scene.

Live music 7 nights a week and Saturday and Sunday afternoon shows.  

Satellite art gallery upstairs.

Good poeple, good staff, good bands.

 

The Old Bar

Good Citizens

Mon 1 Oct 2018 to Sun 7 Oct 2018
Feature Sounds

by Cash Savage and The Last Drinks

 

Good Citizens begins and ends with a thought. “I’m thinking violence is the answer”, Cash Savage sings as the Last Drinks rally behind her.

 

New Centre of the Universe, Vol. 3

Mon 3 Sep 2018 to Sun 9 Sep 2018
Feature Sounds

by Various Artists

 

This week's Feature Record is the third installment of a series from Anti Fade Records. New Centre of the Universe, Vol. 3 is an Australian-based compilation and is the first of three to be released on vinyl. Five years in the making, the release is well worth the wait, featuring tracks from Terry, Parsnip, School Damage, Gonzo, The Stroppies and many more.

 

The Rainbow Hotel

Sat 1 Sep 2018
Venue Supporters

Established in 1869 and celebrating 150 years, this hidden beauty stands tall and proud as one of Melbourne’s oldest and friendliest pubs. Located in the back streets of Fitzroy about 50 metres from the thriving hub that is Brunswick Street you’ll find a warm welcome at this local institution.

Sample the fine selection of beers (over 100 different brews), try the wonderful cooking, enjoy the fantastic live bands or just bring a bunch of mates in for a beer and a game of pool in the spacious beer garden.

 

Live N Local 2018

Sat 25 Aug 2018 to Sat 1 Sep 2018
PBS Presents

As winter draws to a close, head southside to ring in spring with an eight-day celebration of music throughout the City of Port Phillip.

Keep Up

Mon 6 Aug 2018 to Sun 12 Aug 2018
Feature Sounds

by Loose Tooth

 

Melbourne three-piece Loose Tooth announce their debut album Keep Up out now via Milk! Records / Remote Control Records.

 

The Royal Oak

Wed 1 Aug 2018
Venue Supporters

150 years old, The Royal Oak provides a welcoming atmosphere with cold beer, pub food, sports viewing, live music and trivia.  There's always something going on at The Oak!

 

 

The Royal Oak

442 Nicholson St, Fitzroy North

Monday - Sunday: midday till midnight

Phone: 9481 4693