The J Files: Gossip
The impact of Gossip on the indie scene of the 2000s cannot be overstated.
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 J Files: Muse
When Muse formed in the mid-90s, Britpop reigned supreme. But the trio from Devon had grander musical ambitions, and those objectives only became bolder as their career progressed.
The J Files: 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.
The J Files: Jay-Z
Jay-Z has gone by many names.
The J Files: The Triffids
The Triffids never enjoyed the same mainstream success as many of their peers, but there are few bands in this country who have been as acclaimed and influential.
The J Files: Lily Allen
When Lily Allen's career exploded in the 2000s, her name was on every music lover's lips.
The J Files: Red Hot Chili Peppers
For almost 40 years, Los Angeles icons Red Hot Chili Peppers have defied convention with their mashed-up brand of funk and rap-infused rock'n'roll.
The J Files: 2020 - The Year That Was
It might be a year we want to forget, but there's been plenty worth remembering about 2020.
The J Files: Pendulum
Perth's Pendulum are one of the biggest musical exports of the 2000s so far.
The J Files: Clare Bowditch
Celebrating one of Australia's most endearing musicians and personalities.
The J Files: Kev Carmody
Kev Carmody might have been a late bloomer, commencing his music career in his 40s, but his contributions to music and culture will resonate for generations.
The J Files: Josh Pyke
There's such charm in Josh Pyke's songs that it's no surprise that he commanded a huge following after breaking though in the mid-2000s.
The J Files: Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys is not your average pop star.
The J Files: The Superjesus
The taut and melodic rock of Adelaide's The Superjesus was a vital part of Australia's late-90s soundtrack.
The J Files: Robyn
Robyn has been making pop music since she was just a kid.
The J Files: Blink-182
Of all the incredible punk bands that broke through in the 90s, few made the kind of impact as Blink-182.
The J Files: Groove Armada
Groove Armada are responsible for some of the biggest dancefloor filling tracks of our time.
The J Files: Florence + the Machine
The voice and songs of Florence Welch hit us like a brick from the very beginning.
The J Files: Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan remain one of the most influential hip hop acts in history
The J Files: Pearl Jam
Few bands from the 90s have had the staying power of Pearl Jam.
The J Files: Sinéad O'Connor
These days, we know Sinéad O'Connor as one of Ireland's most successful and outspoken musicians. But, 33 years ago, her debut album The Lion and The Cobra hit us like a slap in the face.
The J Files: Tiddas
It didn't take long for everyone to realise that Tiddas were special.
The J Files: Smashing Pumpkins
Smashing Pumpkins helped define what rock music sounded like in the 1990s.
The J Files: Drum'n'Bass
It's time to go full throttle into the grimy and explosive sounds of drum'n'bass.
The J Files: Bodyjar
The world went wild for pop punk in the 90s. Australian music lovers were no exception.
The J Files: The Cat Empire
The Cat Empire aren’t so much a band, they’re a live music institution.
The J Files: Beyoncé
There is no more powerful artist on the planet right now than Beyoncé.
The J Files: The Velvet Underground
There are few bands as influential as New York punk progenitors The Velvet Underground.
The J Files: Philippe Zdar
Even if you don't know Philippe Zdar by name, you know his music.
The J Files: The Avalanches
The Avalanches' 2000 album Since I Left You remains one of the most forward-thinking, intriguing and influential albums of this century.