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Pharrell Williams from 2022-03-17T19:00
This rapper, singer, songwriter and producer has worn many hats over a three decade-plus career.
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Eskimo Joe from 2022-02-17T19:00
Ever since these high school friends burst out of Fremantle, their irresistible pop rock has had us turning up our stereos.
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Foo Fighters from 2022-02-03T19:00
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.
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2021: The Year That Was from 2021-12-02T19:00
A love letter to the music and movements that have helped us through the year.
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Michael Gudinski from 2021-11-18T19:00
Michael Gudinski's legacy is among the most immense of any other figure in the history of Australian music.
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The Bamboos from 2021-10-28T19:00
When Melbourne's The Bamboos started making waves in the 2000s, they were trailblazers.
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Paul Weller from 2021-10-14T19:00
From mod revivalist to Britpop overlord, the Modfather has been British rock royalty since the late 1970s.
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Blue King Brown from 2021-09-30T19:00
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.
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Soundgarden from 2021-09-23T19:00
As Badmotorfinger celebrates its 30th anniversary, we look back at these Seattle sons' huge career and the legacy they have left.
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The Jezabels from 2021-09-09T19:00
Crafting dramatic atmosphere with stormy command, The Jezabels cemented themselves as one of Australia’s most engrossing indie rock bands.
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Sonic Youth from 2021-07-29T19:00
After the birth of Sonic Youth 40 years ago, indie rock was the never the same again.
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The J Files: Justice + Ed Banger Records from 2021-07-01T19:00
Electronic music owes an immeasurable debt to Ed Banger Records.
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The J Files: The Vines from 2021-06-24T19:00
Few Australian bands have broken harder and faster internationally than The Vines did in the 2000s.
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The J Files: Busta Rhymes from 2021-06-17T19:00
It's been 25 years since The Coming, the monumental debut album from American hip hop king Busta Rhymes.
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The J Files: Kim Deal from 2021-06-10T19:00
Kim Deal is an integral part of the history of indie rock.
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The J Files: Songs of Reconciliation from 2021-05-27T19:00
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.
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The J Files: Siouxsie Sioux from 2021-05-20T19:00
Siouxsie Sioux is a post-punk icon like no other.
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The J Files: Hilltop Hoods from 2021-05-13T19:00
Hilltop Hoods took Australian hip hop to a level it'd never reached before.
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The J Files: Danger Mouse from 2021-05-06T19:00
Danger Mouse has had a hand in some of the most iconic songs of the 2000s.
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The J Files: Supergroups from 2021-04-29T19:00
The supergroup is a staple of the music business – a mash of egos, styles, genres, fan bases and, presumably, touring calendars.
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The J Files: george from 2021-04-22T19:00
Brisbane band george put an intriguing spin on alt-rock in the early 2000s.
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The J Files: The Offspring from 2021-04-15T19:00
It feels like The Offspring have lived many lives.
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The J Files: TISM from 2021-04-15T18:30
TISM were the ultimate shit-stirrers and Australian music fans loved them for it.
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The J Files: Regurgitator from 2021-04-08T18:30
Sonic anarchy, funny lyrics, and genius pop songs made Regurgitator a vital part of Australia’s alternative music explosion in the 1990’s.
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The J Files: Kasey Chambers from 2021-03-25T19:00
Kasey Chambers changed Australian country music for good when she emerged as a solo artist in the late 1990s.
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The J Files: Afrobeat from 2021-03-18T19:00
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.
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The J Files: Gossip from 2021-03-11T19:00
The impact of Gossip on the indie scene of the 2000s cannot be overstated.
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The J Files: Muse from 2021-03-04T19:00
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.
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The J Files: Gorillaz from 2021-02-25T19:00
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.
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The J Files: The Triffids from 2021-02-11T19:00
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.
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The J Files: Lily Allen from 2021-02-04T19:00
When Lily Allen's career exploded in the 2000s, her name was on every music lover's lips.
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Sufjan Stevens from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We will traverse Stevens' entire catalogue on The J Files. Join Zan Rowe on what promises to be an enriching musical experience from 8pm Thursday 7 May. ...
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Beastie Boys from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Relive all their best tracks and some great archival interviews on the Beastie Boys J Files with Caz Tran, from 8pm Thursday 23 April. ...
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8 key tracks from The Black Keys' career from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Patrick Carney tells us about his band's most important songs.
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The Avalanches from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tim Shiel explores this groundbreaking record, as well as other aspects of the group’s career, on The Avalanches J Files - Thursday 19 March at 8pm AEDT. ...
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The Go-Betweens from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
An indepth look at one of the country's most influential, though somewhat unsung bands.
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The Prodigy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Big beat, breakbeat, industrial, hardcore techno, jungle, rave - everything The Prodigy do is aggressive and unforgettable. Join Myf Warhurst as she tracks...
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1995-2005: 40 Years of triple j from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Join Francis Leach as he takes us from 1995 to 2005 in the J Files celebrating 40 years of triple j.
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1985-1995: 40 Years of triple j from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It was the decade in which it truly pushed to be the nation's only national youth radio network but with that came great change. Former triple j host Trace...
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1975-1985: 40 Years of triple j from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Throughout February, the J Files dives deep into triple j history, week by week, decade by decade - the people, parties, controversies and politics. Hear ...
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The Hard-Ons from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
These characters of the Aussie music scene have plenty of stories to tell and so many incredible songs for us to play. Grab some drinks and turn it up loud...
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Sarah Blasko from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We celebrate the career of one of Australia's most endearing modern artists on The J Files on Thursday 14 November with interviews, live performances, rari...
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50 Years of Alberts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Albert Music name has been synonymous with great Australian rock'n'roll for 50 years. Read about their immense impact. ...
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Aphex Twin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The British producer has released a string of acclaimed, fiercely unique music over the past couple of decades and continues to blow minds to this day. Ri...
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The Velvet Underground from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
There are few bands as influential as New York punk progenitors The Velvet Underground and few artists who command as much respect as their infamous leader...
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Will Oldham from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The prodigious output of music Will Oldham has given us over the past 21 years is astounding.
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Something For Kate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Something For Kate have become one of Australia's most loved rock bands over the past 20 years.
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Jeff Buckley from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jeff Buckley's voice is one of the most enduring sounds of the 1990s.
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The J Files: Red Hot Chili Peppers from 2021-01-28T19:00
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.
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The J Files: 2020 - The Year That Was from 2020-12-03T20:00
It might be a year we want to forget, but there's been plenty worth remembering about 2020.
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The J Files: Pendulum from 2020-11-26T20:00
Perth's Pendulum are one of the biggest musical exports of the 2000s so far.
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The J Files: Clare Bowditch from 2020-11-19T20:00
Celebrating one of Australia's most endearing musicians and personalities.
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The J Files: Kev Carmody from 2020-11-12T20:00
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.
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The J Files: Josh Pyke from 2020-11-05T20:00
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.
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The J Files: The Superjesus from 2020-10-22T20:00
The taut and melodic rock of Adelaide's The Superjesus was a vital part of Australia's late-90s soundtrack.
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The J Files: Robyn from 2020-10-15T20:00
Robyn has been making pop music since she was just a kid.
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The J Files: Blink-182 from 2020-10-08T20:00
Of all the incredible punk bands that broke through in the 90s, few made the kind of impact as Blink-182.
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The J Files: Groove Armada from 2020-10-01T20:00
Groove Armada are responsible for some of the biggest dancefloor filling tracks of our time.
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The J Files: Florence + the Machine from 2020-09-24T20:00
The voice and songs of Florence Welch hit us like a brick from the very beginning.
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The J Files: Wu-Tang Clan from 2020-09-17T20:00
Wu-Tang Clan remain one of the most influential hip hop acts in history
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The J Files: Pearl Jam from 2020-09-10T20:00
Few bands from the 90s have had the staying power of Pearl Jam.
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The J Files: Sinéad O'Connor from 2020-09-03T20:00
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.
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The J Files: Tiddas from 2020-08-27T20:00
It didn't take long for everyone to realise that Tiddas were special.
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The J Files: Smashing Pumpkins from 2020-08-20T20:00
Smashing Pumpkins helped define what rock music sounded like in the 1990s.
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The J Files: Drum'n'Bass from 2020-08-13T20:00
It's time to go full throttle into the grimy and explosive sounds of drum'n'bass.
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The J Files: Bodyjar from 2020-08-06T20:00
The world went wild for pop punk in the 90s. Australian music lovers were no exception.
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The J Files: The Cat Empire from 2020-07-09T20:00
The Cat Empire aren’t so much a band, they’re a live music institution.
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The J Files: Beyoncé from 2020-07-02T20:00
There is no more powerful artist on the planet right now than Beyoncé.
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The J Files: The Velvet Underground from 2020-06-25T20:00
There are few bands as influential as New York punk progenitors The Velvet Underground.
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The J Files: Philippe Zdar from 2020-06-18T20:00
Even if you don't know Philippe Zdar by name, you know his music.
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The J Files: The Avalanches from 2020-06-11T20:00
The Avalanches' 2000 album Since I Left You remains one of the most forward-thinking, intriguing and influential albums of this century.
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The J Files: LCD Soundsystem from 2020-06-04T20:00
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.
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The J Files: Missy Elliott from 2020-05-28T20:00
Missy Elliott is one of hip hop's most uncompromising figures.
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The J Files: Angus&Julia Stone from 2020-05-07T20:00
In 2007, a Sydney brother and sister duo in their early 20s released their debut album – a warm and engaging collection of folk songs – and fast became one of the most beloved acts in the country.
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The J Files: New York from 2020-04-30T20:00
Everything about New York is overwhelming. And so much about it is awe-inspiring.
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The J Files: Soulwax from 2020-04-23T20:00
Belgian brothers David and Stephen Dewaele have made a lot of music in the past 25 years.
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The J Files: Something For Kate from 2020-04-16T20:00
Something For Kate have become one of Australia's most loved rock bands.
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The J Files: Ice Cube from 2020-04-02T20:00
Ice Cube is one of the great game changers of hip hop.
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The J Files: Deftones from 2020-03-19T20:00
Deftones are one of the most revered heavy bands of the modern era.
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The J Files: The Bamboos from 2020-03-12T20:00
When Melbourne's The Bamboos started making waves in the 2000s, they were trailblazers.
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The J Files: PJ Harvey from 2020-03-05T20:00
PJ Harvey's standing in the world of modern music can not be overstated.
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The J Files: Protest Songs from 2020-02-27T20:00
Messages can take on more power when set to music.
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The J Files: Architecture In Helsinki from 2020-02-20T20:00
Australian art-pop group Architecture In Helsinki have had a wonderful career full of creative twists and turns.
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The J Files: Jurassic 5 from 2020-02-13T20:00
Australia fell hard for Jurassic 5 in the late-90s and early-2000s.
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The J Files: The Strokes from 2020-02-06T20:00
Modern rock'n'roll bands don't come much bigger than The Strokes.
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The J Files: 2019 - The Year That Was from 2019-12-05T20:00
As 2019 comes to an end, it's time to reflect.
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The J Files: Sampa the Great from 2019-11-28T20:00
Sampa the Great is the Double J Australian Artist of the Year
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The J Files: Damien Lovelock from 2019-11-21T20:00
Damien Lovelock was a rock'n'roll icon. But there was so much more to him than that.
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The J Files: Washington from 2019-11-14T20:00
Megan Washington's career has been as unpredictable as it has been acclaimed.
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The J Files: Jebediah from 2019-11-07T20:00
How a bunch of Perth kids playing Ratcat covers became beloved Australian favourites.
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The J Files: Give It Away Now from 2019-10-31T20:00
The final years of the Big Day Out were mired in controversy.
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The J Files: Art Vs. Commerce from 2019-10-24T20:00
The Big Day Out's most successful years were also the most turbulent.
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The J Files: The Age of Innocence is Over from 2019-10-17T20:00
In 2001, tragedy struck the Big Day Out.
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The J Files: The Big Day Off from 2019-10-10T20:00
After the accidental success of the first Big Day Out in 1992, the festival grew quickly.
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The J Files: A Vision of Nirvana from 2019-10-03T20:00
The Big Day Out was once the biggest touring music festival in the world.
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The J Files: The Flaming Lips from 2019-09-26T20:00
The Flaming Lips are one of the most mind-bending psychedelic bands of the modern era.
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The J Files: Dr. Dre from 2019-09-19T20:00
We first heard him as part of N.W.A., but that was just the beginning of Dr Dre's ascent in popular culture.
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The J Files: Portishead from 2019-09-12T20:00
Trip hop was one of the defining sounds of the 1990s. Portishead were one of its most vital merchants.
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The J Files: Tool from 2019-09-05T20:00
Intense, enigmatic, uncompromising and technically brilliant; it’s no wonder people are obsessed with Tool.
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The J Files: Songs in Language from 2019-08-08T20:00
Song has forever been an important way of sharing stories, experiences and culture.
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The J Files: The Temper Trap from 2019-08-01T20:00
The Temper Trap's 'Sweet Disposition' is a stunning, evocative song.
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The J Files: James Blake from 2019-07-25T20:00
In the 11 months between March 2010 and February 2011, we witnessed the birth of a new indie superstar.
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The J Files: Yothu Yindi's'Treaty' from 2019-07-11T20:00
A tribute to one of the best Australian songs of all time.
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The J Files: Sia from 2019-07-04T20:00
Sia is a bona fide superstar, but her origins are humble.
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The J Files: Hot Chip from 2019-06-27T20:00
London's Hot Chip have been at the forefront of indie dance music for almost 20 years now.
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The J Files: TLC from 2019-06-20T20:00
You can't help but feel that R&B would be a different game if it weren't for TLC.
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The J Files: Nirvana from 2019-06-13T20:00
Nirvana are one of the great success stories in modern popular culture.
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The J Files: Sigur Ros from 2019-06-06T20:00
When Sigur Rós first came to our attention roughly 20 years ago, it felt like a new world had opened.
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The J Files: Chicks On Bass from 2019-05-30T20:00
Some of the best bands in history have had women in the engine room, holding down the all-important basslines on which their songs are grounded.
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The J Files: The Cure's Disintegration from 2019-05-23T20:00
Robert Smith wanted to make a masterpiece.
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The J Files: Cut Copy from 2019-05-16T20:00
Cut Copy are one of our most successful indie exports of the past couple of decades.
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The J Files: Neil Young from 2019-05-09T20:00
For music lovers of a certain persuasion, there are no two words in the English language more powerful than Neil Young.
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The J Files: Kate Miller-Heidke from 2019-05-02T20:00
In a couple of weeks, Kate Miller-Heidke will be on the biggest stage of her career as she represents Australia in the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest.
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The J Files: Iggy Pop from 2019-04-18T20:00
Iggy Pop is one of the few living gods of rock'n'roll.
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The J Files: M.I.A. from 2019-04-11T20:00
There are plenty of words you can use to describe M.I.A.
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The J Files: The Chemical Brothers from 2019-04-04T20:00
There were a lot of great British electronic acts that emerged in the 1990s. But there is only one The Chemical Brothers.
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The J Files: Big In Japan from 2019-03-28T20:00
It seems like more and more Australians fall in love with Japan every year.
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The J Files: Fat Freddy's Drop from 2019-03-21T20:00
There’s something special about Fat Freddy’s Drop.
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The J Files: Archie Roach from 2019-03-14T20:00
Archie Roach is one of our country’s most essential voices.
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The J Files: Liz Phair from 2019-03-07T20:00
Liz Phair has always been a bit of a game-changer.
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The J Files: The Prodigy REVISITED from 2019-03-05T12:00
Born out of the thriving UK rave scene in the early 90s, they fused rock and techno with a freaky, punkish edge. There was no one like The Prodigy.
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The J Files: Arctic Monkeys from 2019-02-28T20:00
In 2006, the Arctic Monkeys exploded like few bands before them ever have.
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The J Files: The Roots from 2019-02-21T20:00
They’re so much more than just that band from TV.
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The J Files: The Cranberries from 2019-02-07T20:00
The Cranberries were a vital rock’n’roll force, who sounded like no one we’d heard before.
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The J Files: 2018 - The Year That Was from 2018-12-06T20:00
There was a lot of great music to celebrate in 2018.
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The J Files: Gurrumul from 2018-11-29T20:00
Musicians as talented as Gurrumul do not come around often.
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The J Files: Spencer P. Jones from 2018-11-22T20:00
Spencer P. Jones was the unsung hero of Australian rock’n’roll.
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The J Files: Missy Higgins from 2018-11-15T20:00
Missy Higgins has come a long way since being Unearthed by triple j back in 2001.
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The J Files: Elefant Traks from 2018-11-08T20:00
Elefant Traks celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2018.
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The J Files: Kylie Minogue from 2018-11-01T20:00
Australia has produced some great pop stars over the years, but Kylie Minogue is special.
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The J Files: The White Album from 2018-10-25T20:00
Is The White Album the best Beatles album?
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The J Files: Nine Inch Nails from 2018-10-18T20:00
Nine Inch Nails are one of modern music’s most uncompromising outfits.
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The J Files: Fleetwood Mac from 2018-10-11T20:00
The story of Fleetwood Mac is almost as good as their music.
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The J Files: Bloc Party from 2018-10-04T20:00
Bloc Party are one of Britain’s most enduring but curious indie rock successes.
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The J Files: Radiohead from 2018-09-27T20:00
Radiohead are the world’s most famous cult band.
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Powderfinger from 2018-09-20T20:00
Few can rival Powderfinger’s status as Brisbane’s biggest band, and certainly one of Australia’s most loved.
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Tupac Shakur from 2018-09-13T20:00
In terms of impact, Tupac Shakur was arguably the most iconic and important rapper of his generation.
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The sexiest songs of all time from 2018-08-30T20:00
What’s the sexiest song you’ve ever heard? Whether it’s seductive lyrics, smooth basslines, or saucy stage presence, we’ve all got a soft spot for the steamy songs dedicated to everyone’s favourit...
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Underground Lovers from 2018-08-23T20:00
For over three decades, Underground Lovers have lived up to their name, remaining truly alternative and very much loved as mainstays of the Australian music scene.
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The J Files: Bob Dylan from 2018-08-09T20:00
The fact that one man could create three pieces of work like Bringing It All Back Home, Highway 61 Revisited and Blonde On Blonde in the space of just 15 months is beyond comprehension. That all th...
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The J Files: Elliott Smith from 2018-08-02T20:00
Elliott Smith was one of the great songwriters of the late 20th Century. That he received such well-deserved mainstream recognition of his talent through breakthrough songs like ‘Between The Bars’...
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Franz Ferdinand from 2018-07-19T20:00
There are songs, there are good songs, there are great songs, and there are anthems.
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What Gurrumul means to me... from 2018-07-12T20:00
Ten Australian musicians share their memories of this year's J Award winner
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Creedence Clearwater Revival from 2018-06-28T20:00
There are lots of bands in this world. But there has never been a band like Creedence Clearwater Revival.
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Warp Records from 2018-06-14T20:00
For almost 30 years, Warp Records has been a champion of musical mavericks.
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Baz Luhrmann from 2018-06-07T20:00
The soundtracks to the films of Baz Luhrmann are often as memorable as the movies themselves.
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Xavier Rudd from 2018-05-24T20:00
Join Gemma Pike for the Xavier Rudd J Files, Thursday 24 May from 8pm on Double J.
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Belle and Sebastian from 2018-05-03T20:00
Join Gemma Pike for the Belle and Sebastian J Files, Thursday 3 May from 8pm.
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Mazzy Star from 2018-04-05T20:00
Join Gemma Pike for the Mazzy Star J Files from 8pm Thursday 5 April
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Nile Rodgers from 2018-03-29T20:00
Nile Rodgers is one of the most prolific hitmakers on the planet.
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Manchester from 2018-03-15T20:00
Gemma Pike presents the Manchester J Files from 8pm Thursday 15 March.
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Deborah Conway: in her own words from 2018-03-08T20:00
Australian music wouldn't be the same without the immense contribution Deborah Conway has made over the past four decades.
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The Living End from 2018-03-01T20:00
Gemma Pike presents The Living End J Files Thursday 1 March on Double J
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Primal Scream from 2018-02-01T20:00
Join Gemma Pike for the Primal Scream J Files, Thursday 1 February from 8pm on Double J.
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2017: The Year That Was from 2017-12-07T20:00
Join Lindsay McDougall for the 2017 J Files from 8pm Thursday 7 December on Double J.
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Jen Cloher from 2017-11-30T20:00
Caz Tran presents the Jen Cloher J Files from 8pm, Thursday 30 November on Double J.
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George and Malcolm Young from 2017-11-23T20:00
Richard Kingsmill takes us through the lives of George and Malcolm Young in The J Files Thursday 23 November from 8pm.
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How Midnight Oil found their voice from 2017-11-16T20:00
The history of one of Australia's most powerful bands
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The Best of the West from 2017-11-02T20:00
Join Gemma Pike for The Best of the West J Files from 8pm, Thursday 2 November on Double J.
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Rage Against The Machine from 2017-10-26T20:00
Caz Tran presents the Rage Against The Machine J Files from 8pm Thursday 26 October on Double J.
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Neneh Cherry from 2017-10-05T20:00
Hear the Neneh Cherry J Files from 8pm Thursday 5 October on Double J.
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The Killers from 2017-09-28T20:00
Ollie Wards hosts The Killers J Files from 8pm Thursday 28 September on Double J.
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At The Drive-In from 2017-09-21T20:00
Karen Leng presents the At The Drive In J Files from 8pm Thursday 21 September on Double J
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A Tribe Called Quest from 2017-08-31T20:00
Pay tribute to one of hip hop’s finest ever acts when Hau Latukefu hosts the A Tribe Called Quest J Files from 8pm Thursday 31 August on Double J.
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The different sides of Pet Shop Boys from 2017-08-24T20:00
A look inside one of the world's most fascinating, cutting-edge pop acts.
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The J Files: Grinspoon from 2017-08-17T20:00
Phil Jamieson takes us through Grinspoon's illustrious career thus far.
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St. Vincent from 2017-08-10T20:00
Join Tim Shiel for the St Vincent J Files, Thursday 11 August from 8pm on Double J.
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Arcade Fire from 2017-07-23T21:00
Join Caz Tran as she showcases the best bits of the band’s enviable catalogue in the Arcade Fire J Files, Thursday 27 July from 8pm on Double J.
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Queens Of The Stone Age from 2017-07-20T20:00
Costa Zouliou presents the Queens Of The Stone Age J Files on Double J from 8pm Thursday 20 July.
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The music (and sports) that inspire Paul Kelly from 2017-07-13T20:00
Some leftfield facts about Paul Kelly you might not know.
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Deadly Women from 2017-07-06T20:00
5 Deadly Albums from Indigenous women that you need to have in your life right now.
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90s Soundtracks from 2017-06-29T20:00
Marc Fennell takes us through the greatest Soundtracks and Compilations of the 90s, Thursday 29 June from 8pm on Double J.
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90s Hip Hop from 2017-06-22T20:00
Was the 90s the greatest decade in hip hop? Hau Latukefu takes you back to help you answer that question. Tune in from 8pm Thursday 22 June on Double J.
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90s Australian Alternative from 2017-06-15T20:00
Join Caz Tran for an in depth look at the Australian Alternative scene of the 1990s on The J Files, Thursday 15 June from 8pm on Double J.
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'90s Grunge from 2017-06-01T20:00
Explore grunge from every angle when Richard Kingsmill hosts The J Files, Thursday 1 June from 8pm
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Angus&Julia Stone from 2017-05-18T20:00
Sit back and chill out as Gemma Pike brings you the Angus & Julia Stone J Files, from 8pm Thursday 18 May on Double J.
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The Whitlams from 2017-04-27T20:00
Join Mike Williams for The Whitlams J Files, Thursday 27 April from 8pm on Double J.
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The Funniest Songs in the World Ever from 2017-03-30T20:00
Join Tom Ballard for The Funniest Songs in the World Ever J Files, from 8pm AEDT Thursday 30 March on Double J.
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Talking Heads from 2017-03-23T20:00
Join Richard Kingsmill for the Talking Heads J Files, from 8pm AEDT Thursday 23 March.
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Joni Mitchell from 2017-03-09T20:00
Join Jacinta Parsons for a special look back at an incomparable artist on the Joni Mitchell J Files. Hear it from 8pm AEDT Thursday 9 March on Double J.
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Teenage Fanclub from 2017-02-23T20:00
Join Sarah Howells for a two hour special on one of indie music’s most influential and highly regarded bands. Tune into the Teenage Fanclub J Files from 8pm AEDT, Thursday 23 February.
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Public Enemy from 2017-02-09T20:00
Join Hau Latukefu for a no holds barred two hours of power when he presents the Public Enemy J Files on Double J from 8pm AEDT, Thursday 9 February.
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2016: The year that was from 2016-12-15T20:00
Join Myf Warhurst for the 2016 J Files from 8pm AEDT, Thursday 15 December.
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The best of New Zealand from 2016-12-01T20:00
Join Berko for a skip across the ditch as we uncover heaps of the finest tunes our kiwi friends have offered over the years on The J Files, Thursday 1 December from 8pm AEDT.
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Silverchair from 2016-11-17T20:00
Join Lindsay ‘The Doctor’ McDougall for the Silverchair J Files, from 8pm AEDT Thursday 17 November.
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The beginning, the middle and the end of Magic Dirt from 2016-11-10T20:00
How Magic Dirt went from Geelong pubs to Australian rock stardom.
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The beginning, the middle and the end of Magic Dirt from 2016-11-10T20:00
How Magic Dirt went from Geelong pubs to Australian rock stardom.
10 years of triplej Unearthed.com from 2016-11-03T20:00
Join Dom Alessio in wishing the new era of triple j Unearthed a very happy tenth anniversary in a very special episode of The J Files from 8pm AEDT Thursday 3 November.
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The J Files: The Dandy Warhols from 2016-10-27T20:00
Courtney Taylor-Taylor and Brent DeBoer take us through their career so far.
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Yeah Yeah Yeahs from 2016-10-20T20:00
Whether you’re an old fan or a new covert, join Gemma Pike for the Yeah Yeah Yeahs J Files, Thursday 20 October from 8pm AEDT.
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Mark Ronson from 2016-10-06T20:00
Join Gab Burke for a two-hour dance party featuring all of his best tracks, as well as archival interviews and live tracks you won’t hear anywhere else. The Mark Ronson J Files happens from 8pm AED...
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Behind The Mask from 2016-09-22T20:00
Join Chris Berkley for a look into the music that’s made behind those masks. The Behind The Mask J Files happens on Double J from 8pm AEST Thursday 22 September.
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My favourite Nick Cave story... from 2016-09-08T20:00
Artists and friends tell us their favourite thing about Nick Cave
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Chicks on Bass from 2016-09-01T20:00
Hear Gemma Pike pay tribute to the sickest Chicks on Bass for The J Files, from 8pm AEST Thursday 1 September.
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Live At The Wireless from 2016-08-25T20:00
Myf Warhurst is playing the best moments in the history of Live At The Wireless in a special edition of The J Files, from 8pm AEST Thursday 25 August.
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Erykah Badu from 2016-08-18T20:00
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The J Files: Run-D.M.C. from 2016-08-11T20:00
A celebration of one of the most revolutionary acts in modern music.
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Guns N'Roses from 2016-08-04T20:00
Cut off your sleeves, let down your hair and join Ryan Egan for two hours of big riffs and classic memories on the Guns N' Roses J Files. It all goes down Thursday 4 August from 8pm AEST on Double J.
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Punk Around the Planet from 2016-06-30T20:00
Josh Merriel takes us around the world for our final Punk J Files, Thursday 30 June from 8pm AEST.
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Women in Punk from 2016-06-23T20:00
It's girls to the front all night when Steph Hughes presents the Women In Punk J Files from 8pm AEST Thursday 23 June.
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Punk in Australia from 2016-06-16T20:00
Join Lindsay McDougall for a celebration of Punk In Australia on The J Files from 8pm AEDT Thursday 16 June.
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Punk in the UK from 2016-06-09T20:00
Join Karen Leng for a journey through the many excellent facets of UK punk from 8pm AEST, Thursday 9 June.
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Punk in the USA from 2016-06-02T20:00
Cramming 40 years of American punk rock goodness into two hours won't be easy, but Richard Kingsmill is up to the task. Join him on the Punk in the...
Yothu Yindi’s ‘Treaty’ from 2016-05-26T20:00
An indepth look at one of Australia's most iconic and significant songs.
Missy Elliott from 2016-05-19T20:00
Nonstop big jams as Hau Latukefu plays highlights from Missy Elliott's career on The J Files.
LCD Soundsystem from 2016-04-21T20:00
To celebrate their return, Zan Rowe takes you through the story of LCD Soundsystem
The J Files: The National from 2016-03-24T20:00
Aaron Dessner takes us through each of The National's albums
Sleater-Kinney from 2016-03-03T20:00
Celebrate their return, and prove you're still rock'n'roll fun, by joining Caz Tran on the J Files from 8pm AEDT Thursday 3 March.
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The Jesus and Mary Chain from 2016-02-25T20:00
Karen Leng takes us through the career of one of the most influential bands in indie rock from 8pm AEDT, Thursday 25 February.
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The Cat Empire from 2016-02-21T21:00
Shine up your dancing shoes, because Sarah Howells brings us two hours of The Cat Empire goodness from 8pm (AEDT) Thursday 18 February.
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Spiderbait from 2016-02-11T20:00
The story of one of the country's most enduring and successful rock bands.
A trip through the homeland of Warumpi Band from 2015-11-26T20:00
Sammy Butcher takes us on a tour through Papunya
Missy Higgins from 2015-11-12T20:00
Join Caz Tran as she revisits the career of a true Australian treasure on the Missy Higgins J Files.
Tame Impala from 2015-11-05T20:00
Dom Alessio helps us kick off Aus Music Month with the Tame Impala J Files from 8pm Thursday 5 November on both Double J and triple j.
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De La Soul from 2015-10-29T20:00
There's a lot to talk about when it comes to De La Soul and even more amazing music to play. Hau Latukefu will guide you through it all on The J Fi...
Patti Smith's Horses from 2015-10-22T20:00
Just before its 40th anniversary, we think it's right to pay tribute to one of the best albums of the punk era. Soak up the magic of Patti Smith's ...
"Weird Al" Yankovic from 2015-10-15T20:00
The world of "Weird Al" Yankovic is a strange one indeed and we can't wait to delve right into it. Join Nazeem Hussein for The J Files from 8pm Thu...
Oasis: What's the Story? from 2015-10-08T20:00
The J Files looks back at the biggest album of the Britpop era and one of the biggest albums of the 1990s.
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Love in the '90s: Part Two from 2015-09-17T20:00
s the '90s rolled on, the musical landscape continued to evolve rapidly. Part two of Craig Schuftan's Love In The '90s doco series examines more of...
Love in the '90s: Part One from 2015-09-10T20:00
Few people know as much about the '90s as Craig Schuftan, so for the next couple of weeks, we're letting him take you through the decade with his L...
Laura Marling from 2015-09-03T20:00
We check in with Laura Marling almost ten years since she began to revisit an already illustrious career. Join Karen Leng for the Laura Marling J F...
Sharon Jones and the Daptone family from 2015-08-20T20:00
Sarah Howells hosts a big old party in celebration of the Daptone family on The J Files from 8pm Thursday 20 August.
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U2’s Achtung Baby from 2015-08-13T20:00
We’re examining the power of U2’s Achtung Baby in The J Files, hosted by Francis Leach, on Thursday 13 August from 8pm.
Fatboy Slim from 2015-07-30T20:00
Norman Cook is, without question, dance music royalty. He started as a DJ in the burgeoning early '80s Bristol hip hop scene, became the bassist w...
40 Years of Music from 2015-06-18T22:00
On Thursday June 18, Double J throws The J Files over to you. The playlist will span 40 years worth of music fan stories, programmed and presented ...
Dan Sultan from 2015-05-28T22:00
Help celebrate the thriving career of one of Australia's current leading lights, Dan Sultan, when Caz Tran hosts The J Files Thursday 28 May from 8...
An introduction to Sufjan Stevens from 2015-05-07T22:00
A beginner's guide to one of indie's most fascinating figures
The Music of David Lynch from 2015-04-30T22:00
Keep an open mind as we step into the bizarre world of the Music of David Lynch with host Francis Leach on Thursday 30 April.
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The kinda complex story of the Beastie Boys from 2015-04-23T22:00
How one of the world's great hip hop groups came to be