Michael Gudinski
Michael Gudinski's legacy is among the most immense of any other figure in the history of Australian music.
Episodes
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
The Bamboos
When Melbourne's The Bamboos started making waves in the 2000s, they were trailblazers.
Paul Weller
From mod revivalist to Britpop overlord, the Modfather has been British rock royalty since the late 1970s.
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.
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.
Soundgarden
As Badmotorfinger celebrates its 30th anniversary, we look back at these Seattle sons' huge career and the legacy they have left.
Nas
From his all-time classic debut LP Illmatic to now, Nas remains one of the most revered rappers on the planet.
The Jezabels
Crafting dramatic atmosphere with stormy command, The Jezabels cemented themselves as one of Australia’s most engrossing indie rock bands.
Bon Iver
From 'Skinny Love' to his seemingly endless other musical projects, Justin Vernon remains one of modern music's most wonderfully enigmatic creators.
Röyksopp
The Norwegian duo are true masters of modern electronic music.
Kelis
Step into the kaleidoscopic world of Kelis, the singer, songwriter and chef who has never stood still.
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.
Boy & Bear
With their knack for crafting exquisite indie folk, Boy & Bear found themselves at the forefront of indie-folk music.
Sonic Youth
After the birth of Sonic Youth 40 years ago, indie rock was the never the same again.
The J Files: Justice + Ed Banger Records
Electronic music owes an immeasurable debt to Ed Banger Records.
The J Files: The Vines
Few Australian bands have broken harder and faster internationally than The Vines did in the 2000s.
The J Files: Busta Rhymes
It's been 25 years since The Coming, the monumental debut album from American hip hop king Busta Rhymes.
The J Files: Kim Deal
Kim Deal is an integral part of the history of indie rock.
Rage Against The Machine
One of the biggest forces in 90s rock was also one of the most politically charged.
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.
The J Files: Siouxsie Sioux
Siouxsie Sioux is a post-punk icon like no other.
The J Files: Hilltop Hoods
Hilltop Hoods took Australian hip hop to a level it'd never reached before.
The J Files: Danger Mouse
Danger Mouse has had a hand in some of the most iconic songs of the 2000s.
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.
The J Files: george
Brisbane band george put an intriguing spin on alt-rock in the early 2000s.
The J Files: The Offspring
It feels like The Offspring have lived many lives.
The J Files: TISM
TISM were the ultimate shit-stirrers and Australian music fans loved them for it.
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.
The J Files: Kasey Chambers
Kasey Chambers changed Australian country music for good when she emerged as a solo artist in the late 1990s.
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.