The J Files Podcast

The J Files: Kev Carmody 12.11.2020 16:27 ↓

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 05.11.2020 21:02 ↓

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 29.10.2020 2:00:00 ↓

Alicia Keys is not your average pop star.

The J Files: The Superjesus 22.10.2020 2:00:00 ↓

The taut and melodic rock of Adelaide's The Superjesus was a vital part of Australia's late-90s soundtrack.

The J Files: Robyn 15.10.2020 2:00:00 ↓

Robyn has been making pop music since she was just a kid.

The J Files: Blink-182 08.10.2020 12:29 ↓

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 01.10.2020 12:19 ↓

Groove Armada are responsible for some of the biggest dancefloor filling tracks of our time.

The J Files: Florence + the Machine 24.09.2020 15:12 ↓

The voice and songs of Florence Welch hit us like a brick from the very beginning.

The J Files: Wu-Tang Clan 17.09.2020 19:10 ↓

Wu-Tang Clan remain one of the most influential hip hop acts in history

The J Files: Pearl Jam 10.09.2020 19:14 ↓

Few bands from the 90s have had the staying power of Pearl Jam.

The J Files: Sinéad O'Connor 03.09.2020 17:18 ↓

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 27.08.2020 13:21 ↓

It didn't take long for everyone to realise that Tiddas were special.

The J Files: Smashing Pumpkins 20.08.2020 17:09 ↓

Smashing Pumpkins helped define what rock music sounded like in the 1990s.

The J Files: Drum'n'Bass 13.08.2020 16:34 ↓

It's time to go full throttle into the grimy and explosive sounds of drum'n'bass.

The J Files: Bodyjar 06.08.2020 11:28 ↓

The world went wild for pop punk in the 90s. Australian music lovers were no exception.

The J Files: The Cat Empire 09.07.2020 19:05 ↓

The Cat Empire aren’t so much a band, they’re a live music institution.

The J Files: Beyoncé 02.07.2020 18:13 ↓

There is no more powerful artist on the planet right now than Beyoncé.

The J Files: The Velvet Underground 25.06.2020 20:06 ↓

There are few bands as influential as New York punk progenitors The Velvet Underground.

The J Files: Philippe Zdar 18.06.2020 30:30 ↓

Even if you don't know Philippe Zdar by name, you know his music.

The J Files: The Avalanches 11.06.2020 19:20 ↓

The Avalanches' 2000 album Since I Left You remains one of the most forward-thinking, intriguing and influential albums of this century.

The J Files: LCD Soundsystem 04.06.2020 13:57 ↓

It's no surprise that LCD Soundsystem made such a strong impact with their brilliant, self-titled debut album in 2005. They weren't like any regular fledgling band.

Punk In A Pandemic 04.06.2020 30:50 ↓

How quarantine birthed Canada's newest punk band.

The J Files: Missy Elliott 28.05.2020 13:14 ↓

Missy Elliott is one of hip hop's most uncompromising figures.

The J Files: Custard 21.05.2020 20:27 ↓

Bands don’t come much more likable than Custard.

The J Files: Bloc Party 14.05.2020 17:33 ↓

Bloc Party are one of Britain’s most enduring but curious indie rock successes.