Triple J: Like a Version, Volume 9

Australia’s Triple J distilled nine volumes of alternative radio into this compilation series, with Like a Version Volume 9 capturing indie rock and alternative acts performing covers on ABC Music. The format—pairing studio recordings with DVD performances—showcases how artists like those featured here reinterpret familiar songs, emphasizing the stripped-down arrangements and vocal delivery that define indie pop and alternative rock radio in the 2000s. A snapshot of Australian alternative tastes filtered through one of the country’s most influential stations.