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: The Fadeaways Studio 5 Live

Fri 12 Jul 2024
Studio 5 Live

Since their inception in Tokyo in 2005, The Fadeaways have not just played music; they’ve orchestrated a garage punk rock revolution, deeply infused with the raw energy of ’60s garage punk and ’70s punk trash. The trio are a spectacle of high energy, garage, pop, and punk music brilliance, dressed in matching ’60s Europop-inspired outfits that scream style as loud as their music.

Andrew Gurruwiwi Band - Sing Your Own Song

Mon 8 Jul 2024 to Sun 14 Jul 2024
Feature Sounds

This week’s PBS Feature Album is Sing Your Own Song, the debut album from multi-talented Northern
Territory musicians, the Andrew Gurruwiwi Band.

A high-energy, eight-piece funk band who have honed their chops on the beach at Birrtjimi and in the dirt of Yirrkala, the Andrew Gurruwiwi Band write real funk jams in their native tongue, Yolngu Matha.

Watch: Proto Moro Studio 5 Live

Mon 1 Jul 2024
Studio 5 Live

Punk funk four-piece Proto Moro experiment with delving into the extended techniques of their instruments to create textures that are new and exciting for all listeners. 

Taking influences from a mixture of genres such as funk, punk, techno, psychedelic rock, metal and spiritual jazz, the band create heavily smooth stylings that will leave you both bewildered and entranced.

Hiatus Kaiyote - Love Heart Cheat Code

Mon 1 Jul 2024 to Sun 7 Jul 2024
Feature Sounds

This week’s PBS Feature Album is Love Heart Cheat Code by Hiatus Kaiyote.

Love Heart Cheat Code is a snapshot of four musicians dancing together on the edge across 11 playful and exuberant tracks. For a band that made a name for itself with its complexity and for their embrace of maximalism, one of the most striking things about Love Heart Cheat Code is its simplicity.

The Double Agents - New Motion

Mon 24 Jun 2024 to Sun 30 Jun 2024
Feature Sounds

This week’s PBS Feature Album is New Motion by local rockers The Double Agents.

Returning with their long-awaited third studio album, New Motion is a powerful recording evoking directness and immediacy, marking The Double Agents' first release of new material in nearly two decades. 

Priori - This But More

Mon 17 Jun 2024 to Sun 23 Jun 2024
Feature Sounds

This week’s PBS Feature Album is This But More by Priori.

Francis Latreille's evolution as Priori seems deeply intertwined with a commitment to exploring new sonic territories and collaborative endeavors. This But More appears poised to be a significant milestone, blending elements of dubby techno with ambient textures, and drawing inspiration from a rich tapestry of sources, including literature, cinema, and the natural world. 

 

Reclink Community Cup 2024

Sun 16 Jun 2024
PBS Presents

The Reclink Community Cup returns for another massive year in 2024, uniting music and media in support of community well-being! Get your tickets here.

Bringing together the vibrant Naarm/Melbourne music scene in the rugged Rockdogs and the spirited community of Triple R 102.7FM & PBS 106.7FM radio in the mighty Megahertz for a day of grassroots football and live music on Sunday June 16. 

Watch: Karate Boogaloo Studio 5 Live

Fri 14 Jun 2024
Studio 5 Live

A recent PBS Feature Album, Karate Boogaloo's Hold Your Horses is a journey from start to finish, each tune melding seamlessly into the next. The band's sophomore album is a document of Karate Boogaloo’s distinct interpretation of instrumental funk; respectfully building on a legacy of soul music whilst remaining unimpeachably unique and authentic.

Emma Volard - Alibi

Mon 10 Jun 2024 to Sun 16 Jun 2024
Feature Sounds

This week’s PBS Feature Album is Alibi, the sophomore album by Naarm/Melbourne future soul artist Emma Volard.

Emma has never shied away from being a warrior for inclusivity, and these themes are often at the forefront of their storytelling. Alibi sees Emma stepping confidently into their own sonic world, expanding further on their introspective storytelling and pushing the limits of the future soul sound.

 

Watch: Parsnip Studio 5 Live

Thu 6 Jun 2024
Studio 5 Live

Recorded across three sessions over the last three years, Parsnip's sophomore album Behold is a testament to the band at their most creative, catchy and collaborative. Parsnip write songs as a form of communion with the intangible in our increasingly delusory world, but there is always a gentle reminder; don’t take anything too seriously! 

After recently returning from an overseas tour in Japan, and ahead of launching Behold at Brunswick Ballroom on Friday June 7, Parsnip stop by PBS for an exclusive Studio 5 Live performance.