2022: The Year That Was
When it comes to unforgettable moments in music 2022 did not disappoint.
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 Audreys
The Audreys went from small clubs in Adelaide in the early 2000s, to conquering the world's stages.
Sunnyboys
When Sunnyboys splashed onto the Sydney music scene in 1980, their impact was immediate.
A tribute to Archie Roach
Archie Roach was one of Australia's most loved and essential voices.
Little Birdy
Little Birdy walked an exquisite line between joy and heartbreak.
Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige is the Queen of Hip Hop Soul.
Kimbra
Kimbra is a uniquely talented singer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and collaborator.
Green Day
Green Day have always been up for causing a ruckus.
David Bowie
David Bowie impacted music in profound ways, well before the world was ready for such changes.
Eddy Current Suppression Ring
Eddy Current Suppression Ring are one of Australia's finest ever garage rock bands.
Gillian Welch
Gillian Welch is one of the most fascinating and endearing songwriters in contemporary music.
D'Angelo
D'Angelo's moody experimentation and smooth voice brought a change to R&B and soul music.
You Am I
Homegrown heroes You Am I have dominated Australian rock’n’roll for more than 3 decades.
Cocteau Twins
Cocteau Twins were the blueprint for shoegaze and dream pop bands in the 80s and 90s.
The Notorious B.I.G.
His time on this earth was tragically cut short, but Biggie's legacy has endured for decades.
Drums and Drummers
Drumming is an intriguing and individual combination of skill, instinct and physicality.
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.
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.
Yothu Yindi
Yothu Yindi are one of the most important Australian bands of all time.
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.
Trials
Trials is one of the most revered and in demand producers in Australia right now.
Kate Bush
There's so much more to Kate Bush than 'Running Up That Hill'.
Faith No More
When it comes to covering broad musical territory, few bands compare to Faith No More.
Lana Del Rey
Lana Del Rey has perfected tragic Hollywood romanticism with her love of vintage glamour and beautiful melancholia.
Archie Roach
Archie Roach is one of the country’s most loved and essential voices.
Pharrell Williams
This rapper, singer, songwriter and producer has worn many hats over a three decade-plus career.
Eskimo Joe
Ever since these high school friends burst out of Fremantle, their irresistible pop rock has had us turning up our stereos.
The xx
The xx have come a long way since uploading bedroom demos to MySpace in the mid-2000s.
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.
2021: The Year That Was
A love letter to the music and movements that have helped us through the year.