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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

2022: The Year That Was

When it comes to unforgettable moments in music 2022 did not disappoint.

Dec 01, 202235 min

The Audreys

The Audreys went from small clubs in Adelaide in the early 2000s, to conquering the world's stages.

Nov 24, 202230 min

Sunnyboys

When Sunnyboys splashed onto the Sydney music scene in 1980, their impact was immediate.

Nov 17, 202238 min

Little Birdy

Little Birdy walked an exquisite line between joy and heartbreak.

Nov 03, 202228 min

Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Blige is the Queen of Hip Hop Soul.

Oct 27, 202230 min

Kimbra

Kimbra is a uniquely talented singer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and collaborator.

Oct 20, 202230 min

Green Day

Green Day have always been up for causing a ruckus.

Oct 13, 202218 min

David Bowie

David Bowie impacted music in profound ways, well before the world was ready for such changes.

Oct 06, 202229 min

Gillian Welch

Gillian Welch is one of the most fascinating and endearing songwriters in contemporary music.

Sep 15, 202225 min

D'Angelo

D'Angelo's moody experimentation and smooth voice brought a change to R&B and soul music.

Sep 08, 202228 min

You Am I

Homegrown heroes You Am I have dominated Australian rock’n’roll for more than 3 decades.

Sep 01, 202230 min

Cocteau Twins

Cocteau Twins were the blueprint for shoegaze and dream pop bands in the 80s and 90s.

Aug 25, 202229 min

The Notorious B.I.G.

His time on this earth was tragically cut short, but Biggie's legacy has endured for decades.

Aug 18, 202230 min

Drums and Drummers

Drumming is an intriguing and individual combination of skill, instinct and physicality.

Jul 28, 202230 min

Gorillaz

With Damon Albarn's musical flair and Jamie Hewlett's proven record for creating engaging virtual characters, it's no wonder the collaboration has been so fruitful and successful.

Jul 21, 202222 min

Florence + the Machine

The voice and songs of Florence Welch hit us like a brick from the very beginning. Such an auspicious start is a lot to live up to, but Welch and her band have delivered over and over again. Five albums in and their songs remain as affecting and rousing as ever.

Jul 14, 202224 min

Yothu Yindi

Yothu Yindi are one of the most important Australian bands of all time.

Jul 07, 202220 min

Frenzal Rhomb

No one does rowdy punk rock quite like Frenzal Rhomb. The Sydney band have always stood out with their crude lyrics, on-stage shenanigans and strong sense of social awareness.

Jun 30, 202233 min

Trials

Trials is one of the most revered and in demand producers in Australia right now.

Jun 23, 202225 min

Kate Bush

There's so much more to Kate Bush than 'Running Up That Hill'.

Jun 16, 202225 min

Faith No More

When it comes to covering broad musical territory, few bands compare to Faith No More.

Jun 09, 202230 min

Lana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey has perfected tragic Hollywood romanticism with her love of vintage glamour and beautiful melancholia.

Jun 02, 202226 min

Archie Roach

Archie Roach is one of the country’s most loved and essential voices.

May 26, 202227 min

Pharrell Williams

This rapper, singer, songwriter and producer has worn many hats over a three decade-plus career.

Mar 17, 2022

Eskimo Joe

Ever since these high school friends burst out of Fremantle, their irresistible pop rock has had us turning up our stereos.

Feb 17, 2022

The xx

The xx have come a long way since uploading bedroom demos to MySpace in the mid-2000s.

Feb 10, 2022

Foo Fighters

Foo Fighters are one of the biggest rock bands on the planet, a long way from the one-man band Dave Grohl cooked up in the wake of Kurt Cobain's death.

Feb 03, 2022