Funk Soul

Purveyors of all things soul, Sweethearts bring a new energy to the genre with their exciting performances. Sweethearts' mesmerizing blend of soul, funk and R&B transcends generations. With each member bringing their own unique talents to the stage, from intense saxophone solos to delicately crafted melodic storylines, the band creates a sonic tapestry that is as rich and diverse as the women who comprise it.

This week's PBS Feature Album is the debut electronic collaboration from Warlpiri elders Crown and Country.

Step into a world of profound beauty and extraordinary ceremonial knowledge, in the vast desert
landscapes of the immersive First Nations audiovisual project, Crown and Country.

This week's PBS Feature Album is Abreast, the fourth studio album from sister duo The Maes. 

Maggie and Elsie Rigby bring modern folk to life with lush harmonies and acoustic mastery on guitar, mandolin, fiddle and banjo, drawing their audiences in like your sweetest and scariest friend.

Entries have opened for the annual UpStart Award, closing at midnight on August 31.

The UpStart Award is an annual grant for emerging Victorian singer-songwriters. Each year the winner of the award receives a grant of $10,000, with 2nd place receiving $3000 and 3rd place receiving $2000. The remaining 7 artists, who make up the top 10, will receive a grant of $1000. The award is funded by a music loving family in Melbourne and the winner will be decided by a panel of local artists and music experts.