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 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

Ep 18: Rise Above It All – Tex Perkins

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means. This week, we look at Tex Perkins, Beasts Of Bourbon, The Cruel Sea and much more. 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

12-01
44:18

Ep 17: How about this heat? – The Hottest 100 explodes

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means. This week, we look at the Triple J Hottest 100, the Australia's biggest music poll 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

11-24
38:05

Ep 16: Word Gets Around – Juice Magazine

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means. This week, we look at the Australian magazine Juice and Australian rock mags in general. 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

11-17
40:14

Ep 15: 1992 – Tumbleweed, Underground Lovers, Def FX, Weddings Parties Anything

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 from 1992 - Tumbleweed, Underground Lovers, Def FX, Weddings Parties Anything. 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

11-10
57:17

Ep 14: Labor Of Love – Frente

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 Frente. 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

11-03
46:42

Ep 13: The Honeymoon Is Over – Indies vs Majors

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means. This week we look at how the indie labels tried to take on the major labels at their own game. 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

10-27
43:05

Season 2 announcement

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means. We are back for season 2 in October 2023. 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

10-14
03:28

Ep 12: Come As You Are – The Big Day Out Begins

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

12-09
36:29

Ep 11: Goodbye Vinyl – The CD Era

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

12-02
41:26

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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