Take 5
By Double J
The Take 5 is a music podcast where the people you love, share five songs they love. Each guest has a different theme, and the memories attached to their most beloved songs flip them to fan mode, often giving a rare insight into their creative heart. Hosted by Zan Rowe.
Latest episode
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Zan returns to Slowdive's girls to the front songs
Ahead of the dreamy indie icons’ return to Australia, founding member and vocalist Rachel Goswell shares songs by performers who have inspired her to take to the stage, from ABBA to Joni Mitchell. -
Zan revisits a beautiful Take 5 with Lucy Dacus
The talented solo artist and boygenius collaborator has just released her fourth album Forever is a Feeling, but back in 2019 Dacus was in Australia touring her second record Historian, and dropped by Double J to Take 5 with her dream covers. -
Bon Iver on SABLE, fABLE, leaving the cabin, and finding happiness
Zan Rowe speaks with Justin Vernon in his only Australian interview about Bon Iver's first new album in 6 years, SABLE, fABLE. -
Zan Rowe revisits a joyous Take 5 with Common
The acclaimed rapper, actor, poet and activist joined Zan for a joyous Take 5 at the end of a tumultuous 2020. -
Mahalia Barnes picks 5 songs that sum up her soul
As the oldest child of Jimmy and Jane Barnes, music has always been in Mahalia Barnes' blood, so it was no surprise that she inherited her dad’s extraordinary set of pipes, and set off on her own path. -
Mel Buttle—"Who are you trying to impress?!"
Mel Buttle first thought Future Islands had a, "dumb name". Watching them at Splendour In The Grass changed that. -
Julia Stone—"There was more to be said on our own."
Julia Stone is one of Australia’s most successful musicians. With her brother Angus, she’s topped the Hottest 100 and sold-out massive shows across the world. As a solo artist, Julia has worked with some amazing collaborators. Back in 2021 Julia jo… -
Kristin Hersh's songs that shine
Kristin Hersh is a singular artist. For almost 40 years she’s been writing and performing songs. She may have gotten her start as a kid in Throwing Muses, but her creative life has expanded to other bands, solo work, critically acclaimed books, and i… -
Mardi Gras best of:—"Follow your path, things will work out"
Over the years of I've chatted with many incredible people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Artists, comedians, musicians, singers; and a common thread through all these conversations is how much music has meant to them. How it’s been a place of joy an… -
Sharon Van Etten's songs of metamorphosis
For more than 15 years, Sharon Van Etten has worn her heart on her sleeve. Over 7 albums she's processed the raw emotions of life through some incredible songs, and continued to evolve her sound with every album. From early days playing indie folk…
