Danny Yau

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

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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.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.justace90s.com

Author

Danny Yau

Episodes

Ep 36: Can we be crazy? – The Whitlams 17.01.2025 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 10.01.2025 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 03.01.2025 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 27.12.2024 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 20.12.2024 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 13.12.2024 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 p...

Ep 30: We don’t need no one like you – Shock and AIR 06.12.2024 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...

Ep 29: Good Mornin’ – Recovery 29.11.2024 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 22.11.2024 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 15.11.2024 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 08.11.2024 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] co...

Ep 25: Buy now, pay later – Music festivals go to war 01.11.2024 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 18.10.2024 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 Websi...

Just Ace – the book – is out now 10.10.2024 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]...

Ep 24: Was it everything you imagined? – You Am I and me 12.01.2024 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...

Ep 23: 1994 – Magic Dirt, The Meanies, Max Sharam, Rebecca’s Empire 05.01.2024 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 Bu...

Ep 22: How much is enough? – You Am I 29.12.2023 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...

Ep 21: The chapter of your life entitled Candle Records 22.12.2023 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...

Ep 20: We are the youth – silverchair and Murmur 15.12.2023 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...

Ep 19: 1993 – Dave Graney, The Welcome Mat, Things Of Stone And Wood, Even As We Speak 08.12.2023 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 Pat...

Ep 18: Rise Above It All – Tex Perkins 01.12.2023 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...

Ep 17: How about this heat? – The Hottest 100 explodes 24.11.2023 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...

Ep 16: Word Gets Around – Juice Magazine 17.11.2023 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 post...

Ep 15: 1992 – Tumbleweed, Underground Lovers, Def FX, Weddings Parties Anything 10.11.2023 57:17

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 Patre...

Ep 14: Labor Of Love – Frente 03.11.2023 46:42

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 [d...