The J Files Podcast

The J Files: The Vines 24.06.2021 ↓

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

The J Files: Busta Rhymes 17.06.2021 ↓

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

The J Files: Kim Deal 10.06.2021 ↓

Kim Deal is an integral part of the history of indie rock.

Rage Against The Machine 03.06.2021 ↓

One of the biggest forces in 90s rock was also one of the most politically charged.

The J Files: Songs of Reconciliation 27.05.2021 ↓

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 20.05.2021 ↓

Siouxsie Sioux is a post-punk icon like no other.

The J Files: Hilltop Hoods 13.05.2021 ↓

Hilltop Hoods took Australian hip hop to a level it'd never reached before.

The J Files: Danger Mouse 06.05.2021 ↓

Danger Mouse has had a hand in some of the most iconic songs of the 2000s.

The J Files: Supergroups 29.04.2021 ↓

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 22.04.2021 ↓

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

The J Files: The Offspring 15.04.2021 ↓

It feels like The Offspring have lived many lives.

The J Files: TISM 15.04.2021 ↓

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

The J Files: Regurgitator 08.04.2021 ↓

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 25.03.2021 ↓

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

The J Files: Afrobeat 18.03.2021 ↓

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.

The J Files: Gossip 11.03.2021 ↓

The impact of Gossip on the indie scene of the 2000s cannot be overstated.

The J Files: Muse 04.03.2021 ↓

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 25.02.2021 ↓

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 18.02.2021 ↓

Jay-Z has gone by many names.

The J Files: The Triffids 11.02.2021 ↓

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 04.02.2021 ↓

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 28.01.2021 ↓

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 03.12.2020 40:18 ↓

It might be a year we want to forget, but there's been plenty worth remembering about 2020.

The J Files: Pendulum 26.11.2020 18:03 ↓

Perth's Pendulum are one of the biggest musical exports of the 2000s so far.

The J Files: Clare Bowditch 19.11.2020 19:03 ↓

Celebrating one of Australia's most endearing musicians and personalities.