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The J Files Podcast

The J Files is Double J's music doco show bringing together artists and fans to share and explore the stories behind the music you love. Each week the Double J radio program and online feature dig through archives, rarities and your experiences to create an in-depth profile of an artist, album or idea. It's your ticket to music discovery.

Episodes

Michael Gudinski

Michael Gudinski's legacy is among the most immense of any other figure in the history of Australian music.

Nov 18, 2021

The Bamboos

When Melbourne's The Bamboos started making waves in the 2000s, they were trailblazers.

Oct 28, 2021

Paul Weller

From mod revivalist to Britpop overlord, the Modfather has been British rock royalty since the late 1970s.

Oct 14, 2021

Shihad

For over 30 years, these New Zealand titans of hard rock have strived to be the best, and rarely fallen short of getting there.

Oct 07, 2021

Blue King Brown

Keeping the vibes high while singing about vital issues, Blue King Brown are a band who make you think as much as they make you dance.

Sep 30, 2021

Soundgarden

As Badmotorfinger celebrates its 30th anniversary, we look back at these Seattle sons' huge career and the legacy they have left.

Sep 23, 2021

Nas

From his all-time classic debut LP Illmatic to now, Nas remains one of the most revered rappers on the planet.

Sep 16, 2021

The Jezabels

Crafting dramatic atmosphere with stormy command, The Jezabels cemented themselves as one of Australia’s most engrossing indie rock bands.

Sep 09, 2021

Bon Iver

From 'Skinny Love' to his seemingly endless other musical projects, Justin Vernon remains one of modern music's most wonderfully enigmatic creators.

Sep 02, 2021

Röyksopp

The Norwegian duo are true masters of modern electronic music.

Aug 26, 2021

Kelis

Step into the kaleidoscopic world of Kelis, the singer, songwriter and chef who has never stood still.

Aug 19, 2021

Metallica

With 40 years of heavy riffs, over 125 million albums sold, and a fan base that spans generations, there's simply no other band like these metal titans.

Aug 12, 2021

Boy & Bear

With their knack for crafting exquisite indie folk, Boy & Bear found themselves at the forefront of indie-folk music.

Aug 05, 2021

Sonic Youth

After the birth of Sonic Youth 40 years ago, indie rock was the never the same again.

Jul 29, 20212 hr

The J Files: The Vines

Few Australian bands have broken harder and faster internationally than The Vines did in the 2000s.

Jun 24, 2021

The J Files: Busta Rhymes

It's been 25 years since The Coming, the monumental debut album from American hip hop king Busta Rhymes.

Jun 17, 2021

The J Files: Songs of Reconciliation

For Reconciliation Week 2021, we explore some of the most powerful and enduring protest songs written by First Nations artists across the past 90 years.

May 27, 2021

The J Files: Supergroups

The supergroup is a staple of the music business – a mash of egos, styles, genres, fan bases and, presumably, touring calendars.

Apr 29, 2021

The J Files: george

Brisbane band george put an intriguing spin on alt-rock in the early 2000s.

Apr 22, 2021

The J Files: TISM

TISM were the ultimate shit-stirrers and Australian music fans loved them for it.

Apr 15, 2021

The J Files: Regurgitator

Sonic anarchy, funny lyrics, and genius pop songs made Regurgitator a vital part of Australia’s alternative music explosion in the 1990’s.

Apr 08, 2021

The J Files: Kasey Chambers

Kasey Chambers changed Australian country music for good when she emerged as a solo artist in the late 1990s.

Mar 25, 20212 hr

The J Files: Afrobeat

Africa is at the root of just about all the contemporary music we love. One of the most recent examples of this is the frenetic, hypnotic genre of Afrobeat.

Mar 18, 2021