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.

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Episodes 42

Ep 37: 1997 – Grinspoon, Pollyanna, Diana Ah Naid, The Earthmen
yesterday · 1:12:39
Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means. This week, we look at 1997 and Grinspoon, Pollyanna, Diana Ah Naid and the Earthmen 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
Season four is almost here
14d ago · 1:59
Welcome (back) to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means. Season 4 is coming soon. It starts on 29 August 2026. 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
Ep 36: Can we be crazy? – The Whitlams
1y ago · 50:16
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
Ep 35: Now I feel like a winner – ARIA Charts and Awards
1y ago · 52:07
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
Ep 34: We have the technology – music fansites
1y ago · 44:19
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
Ep 33: 1996 – Spiderbait, Snout, Even
1y ago · 56:28
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
Ep 32: Just another beautiful story – Regurgitator
1y ago · 45:05
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
Ep 31: Try whistling this – Legends go alternative
1y ago · 52:46
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
Ep 30: We don’t need no one like you – Shock and AIR
1y ago · 52:27
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
Ep 29: Good Mornin’ – Recovery
1y ago · 41:29
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
Ep 28: 1995 – Custard, Skunkhour, Big Heavy Stuff, Drop City
1y ago · 52:38
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
Ep 27: Whatareya? – TISM
1y ago · 49:04
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
Ep 26: Addicted to bass – Dance and drugs
1y ago · 46:19
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
Ep 25: Buy now, pay later – Music festivals go to war
1y ago · 36:10
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
Season 3 announcement
1y ago · 4:10
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
Just Ace – the book – is out now
1y ago · 2:52
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
Ep 24: Was it everything you imagined? – You Am I and me
2y ago · 45:13
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
Ep 23: 1994 – Magic Dirt, The Meanies, Max Sharam, Rebecca’s Empire
2y ago · 48:37
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
Ep 22: How much is enough? – You Am I
2y ago · 55:20
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
Ep 21: The chapter of your life entitled Candle Records
2y ago · 51:36
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
Ep 20: We are the youth – silverchair and Murmur
2y ago · 1:16:21
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
Ep 19: 1993 – Dave Graney, The Welcome Mat, Things Of Stone And Wood, Even As We Speak
2y ago · 51:16
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
Ep 18: Rise Above It All – Tex Perkins
2y ago · 44:18
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
Ep 17: How about this heat? – The Hottest 100 explodes
2y ago · 38:05
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
Ep 16: Word Gets Around – Juice Magazine
2y ago · 39:27
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

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Ep 37: 1997 – Grinspoon, Pollyanna, Diana Ah Naid, The Earthmen

Season four is almost here

Ep 36: Can we be crazy? – The Whitlams

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

Ep 34: We have the technology – music fansites

Ep 33: 1996 – Spiderbait, Snout, Even

Ep 32: Just another beautiful story – Regurgitator

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

Ep 29: Good Mornin’ – Recovery

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

Ep 27: Whatareya? – TISM

Ep 26: Addicted to bass – Dance and drugs

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

Season 3 announcement

Just Ace – the book – is out now

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

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

Ep 22: How much is enough? – You Am I

Ep 21: The chapter of your life entitled Candle Records

Ep 20: We are the youth – silverchair and Murmur

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

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