Just Ace: A podcast about the 90s Australian alternative music scene

A podcast about the 90s Australian alternative music scene - whatever the hell that means. Discover or relive the stories of how this scene came to be - through the bands, the labels, the technology, the magazines, the TV shows and more. It's part history, part documentary and part memoir of a music fan who was there and spent too much money at the time.

Ep 36: Can we be crazy? – The Whitlams

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means. This week, we look at The Whitlams Support Patreon Buy Me A Coffee Buy the book Buy a poster Follow Facebook Instagram YouTube Website You can write to us at justace90s [at] gmail [dot] com

01-17
18:42

Ep 35: Now I feel like a winner – ARIA Charts and Awards

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means. This week, we look at how alternative crashed the ARIA charts and awards. Support Patreon Buy Me A Coffee Buy the book Buy a poster Follow Facebook Instagram YouTube Website You can write to us at justace90s [at] gmail [dot] com

01-10
52:07

Ep 34: We have the technology – music fansites

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means. This week, we talk about 90s music fansites and the web 1.0 Support Patreon Buy Me A Coffee Buy the book Buy a poster Follow Facebook Instagram YouTube Website You can write to us at justace90s [at] gmail [dot] com

01-03
44:19

Ep 33: 1996 – Spiderbait, Snout, Even

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means. This week - a bunch of bands that killed it in 1996. Spiderbait, Snout and Even. Support Patreon Buy Me A Coffee Buy the book Buy a poster Follow Facebook Instagram YouTube Website You can write to us at justace90s [at] gmail [dot] com

12-27
56:28

Ep 32: Just another beautiful story – Regurgitator

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means. This week, we look at a band who never compromised and still climbed to the top. It's Regurgitator! Support Patreon Buy Me A Coffee Buy the book Buy a poster Follow Facebook Instagram YouTube Website You can write to us at justace90s [at] gmail [dot] com

12-20
45:05

Ep 31: Try whistling this – Legends go alternative

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means. This week we look at how legendary Australian artists from the 80s coped in the 90s. Featuring Crowded House, Midnight Oil, Cold Chisel, Paul Kelly, Hoodoo Gurus, Hunters And Collectors , Deadstar, Kylie Minogue, and not really AC/DC. Support Patreon Buy Me A Coffee Buy the book Buy a poster Follow Facebook Instagram YouTube Website You can write to us at justace90s [at] gmail [dot] com

12-13
52:46

Ep 30: We don’t need no one like you – Shock and AIR

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means. This week, we look at the seventh biggest music company in Australia in the 90s, Shock, and the legacy it helped leave behind with associations like AIR. Support Patreon Buy Me A Coffee Buy the book Buy a poster Follow Facebook Instagram YouTube Website You can write to us at justace90s [at] gmail [dot] com

12-06
52:27

Ep 29: Good Mornin’ – Recovery

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means. This week, we look at the ground breaking TV show Recovery, who broke all the rules of music TV Support Patreon Buy Me A Coffee Buy the book Buy a poster Follow Facebook Instagram YouTube Website You can write to us at justace90s [at] gmail [dot] com

11-29
41:29

Ep 28: 1995 – Custard, Skunkhour, Big Heavy Stuff, Drop City

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means. This week, we look at a bunch of bands that made an impact in 1995, like Custard, Skunkhour, Big Heavy Stuff and Drop City Support Patreon Buy Me A Coffee Buy the book Buy a poster Follow Facebook Instagram YouTube Website You can write to us at justace90s [at] gmail [dot] com

11-22
52:37

Ep 27: Whatareya? – TISM

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means. This week we look at the band TISM Support Patreon Buy Me A Coffee Buy the book Buy a poster Follow Facebook Instagram YouTube Website You can write to us at justace90s [at] gmail [dot] com

11-15
49:04

Ep 26: Addicted to bass – Dance and drugs

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means. This week - we look at how dance music and drugs were presented to the mainstream, and the sad death of a young girl named Anna Wood. Support Patreon Buy Me A Coffee Buy the book Buy a poster Follow Facebook Instagram YouTube Website You can write to us at justace90s [at] gmail [dot] com

11-08
46:19

Ep 25: Buy now, pay later – Music festivals go to war

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means. This week, we look at Alternative Nation, Summersault, and how the music festivals went to war. Support Patreon Buy Me A Coffee Buy the book Buy a poster Follow Facebook Instagram YouTube Website You can write to us at justace90s [at] gmail [dot] com

11-01
36:10

Season 3 announcement

The critically acclaimed podcast Just Ace is back for a third season. The podcast tells the story of Australian music in the 90s. Part history, part documentary and part memoir, the podcast covers the bands, the labels, the people, the media, the politics, the technology and the culture of those time. Support Patreon Buy Me A Coffee Buy the book Buy a poster Follow Facebook Instagram YouTube Website You can write to us at justace90s [at] gmail [dot] com

10-18
04:10

Just Ace – the book – is out now

The first two seasons of the podcast has been adapted into a book. It’s the first of two volumes of ridiculously nerdy deep dives into the 90s Australian alternative music scene - whatever the hell that means. You can get a copy on Amazon. PS. Season 3 news very soon. Support Patreon Buy Me A Coffee Buy the book Buy a poster Follow Facebook Instagram Website You can write to us at justace90s [at] gmail [dot] com

10-10
02:52

Ep 24: Was it everything you imagined? – You Am I and me

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means. This week, we look at a kid who got to meet his favourite band. Show notes, including information on all the music heard, is on the website. Check it out –  Just Ace 90s Follow Facebook Instagram Sign up for emails Support Patreon Buy Me A Coffee Buy a poster You can write to us at justace90s [at] gmail [dot] com

01-12
45:13

Ep 23: 1994 – Magic Dirt, The Meanies, Max Sharam, Rebecca’s Empire

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means. This week, we look at 1994. In particular Magic Dirt, The Meanies, Max Sharam, Rebecca's Empire. Show notes, including information on all the music heard, is on the website. Check it out –  Just Ace 90s Follow Facebook Instagram Sign up for emails Support Patreon Buy Me A Coffee Buy a poster You can write to us at justace90s [at] gmail [dot] com

01-05
48:37

Ep 22: How much is enough? – You Am I

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means. This week, we look the band You Am I Show notes, including information on all the music heard, is on the website. Check it out –  Just Ace 90s Follow Facebook Instagram Sign up for emails Support Patreon Buy Me A Coffee Buy a poster You can write to us at justace90s [at] gmail [dot] com

12-29
55:20

Ep 21: The chapter of your life entitled Candle Records

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means. This week, we look the Melbourne label Candle Records who found a different path to success in the 90s. Show notes, including information on all the music heard, is on the website. Check it out –  Just Ace 90s Follow Facebook Instagram Sign up for emails Support Patreon Buy Me A Coffee Buy a poster You can write to us at justace90s [at] gmail [dot] com

12-22
51:36

Ep 20: We are the youth – silverchair and Murmur

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means. This week, we look at silverchair and their groundbreaking label Murmur. Show notes, including information on all the music heard, is on the website. Check it out –  Just Ace 90s Follow Facebook Instagram Sign up for emails Support Patreon Buy Me A Coffee Buy a poster You can write to us at justace90s [at] gmail [dot] com

12-15
01:16:21

Ep 19: 1993 – Dave Graney, The Welcome Mat, Things Of Stone And Wood, Even As We Speak

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means. This week, we look at 1993. In particular Dave Graney, The Welcome Mat, Things Of Stone And Wood, and Even As We Speak. Show notes, including information on all the music heard, is on the website. Check it out –  Just Ace 90s Follow Facebook Instagram Sign up for emails Support Patreon Buy Me A Coffee Buy a poster You can write to us at justace90s [at] gmail [dot] com

12-08
51:16

Grant Lanham

Small nit pick but until 1966 Australia used Miles as measurement and many people grew up with familiies who still used that measurement … just saying..

12-22 Reply

Drifting Falling

Au-Go-Go started releasing 7"s in 1979, maybe the shop started in '86 and the details are switched around.

10-08 Reply

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