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

Ep 36: Can we be crazy? – The Whitlams

Danny Yau — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 21:00:00 +0000

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

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

Danny Yau — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 21:00:00 +0000

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.

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Ep 34: We have the technology – music fansites

Danny Yau — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 21:00:00 +0000

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

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Ep 33: 1996 – Spiderbait, Snout, Even

Danny Yau — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 20:00:00 +0000

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.

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Ep 32: Just another beautiful story – Regurgitator

Danny Yau — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:00:00 +0000

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!

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Ep 31: Try whistling this – Legends go alternative

Danny Yau — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:00:00 +0000

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.

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

Danny Yau — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 20:00:00 +0000

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.

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Ep 29: Good Mornin’ – Recovery

Danny Yau — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 20:00:00 +0000

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

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

Danny Yau — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 21:00:00 +0000

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

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Ep 27: Whatareya? – TISM

Danny Yau — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:00:00 +0000

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

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Ep 26: Addicted to bass – Dance and drugs

Danny Yau — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:00:00 +0000

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.

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

Danny Yau — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 21:00:00 +0000

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.

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Season 3 announcement

Danny Yau — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 21:00:00 +0000

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.

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Just Ace – the book – is out now

Danny Yau — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 23:42:20 +0000

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.

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

Danny Yau — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 20:30:00 +0000

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

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

Danny Yau — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 20:30:00 +0000

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

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Ep 22: How much is enough? – You Am I

Danny Yau — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 20:30:00 +0000

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

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Ep 21: The chapter of your life entitled Candle Records

Danny Yau — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 20:30:00 +0000

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

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Ep 20: We are the youth – silverchair and Murmur

Danny Yau — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 20:30:00 +0000

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

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

Danny Yau — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 20:30:00 +0000

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

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Ep 18: Rise Above It All – Tex Perkins

Danny Yau — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:30:00 +0000

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

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

Danny Yau — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 20:30:00 +0000

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

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Ep 16: Word Gets Around – Juice Magazine

Danny Yau — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 20:30:00 +0000

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

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

Danny Yau — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 20:30:00 +0000

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

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Ep 14: Labor Of Love – Frente

Danny Yau — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 20:30:00 +0000

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

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Ep 13: The Honeymoon Is Over – Indies vs Majors

Danny Yau — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 20:30:00 +0000

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

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Season 2 announcement

Danny Yau — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 23:00:00 +0000

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

Support

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

Danny Yau — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 20:00:00 +0000

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

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Ep 11: Goodbye Vinyl – The CD Era

Danny Yau — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 21:00:00 +0000

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

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Ep 10: 1991 – Clouds, Died Pretty, Club Hoy

Danny Yau — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means.

This week we look at some music from 1991 - Clouds, Died Pretty and Club Hoy.

Show notes, including information on all the music heard, is on the website. Check it out – Just Ace 90s

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Ep 09: That Ain’t Bad – Ratcat

Danny Yau — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000

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 Ratcat

Show notes, including information on all the music heard, is on the website. Check it out – Just Ace 90s

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Ep 08: Been Watching So Much TV – Rage and Music Videos

Danny Yau — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means.

This week we look at Rage, music video shows and music videos themselves.

Show notes, including information on all the music heard, is on the website. Check it out – Just Ace 90s

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Ep 07: The Street Press Years – Street Press In the 90s

Danny Yau — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means.

This week we look at Street Press, and what happened to them in the 90s.

Show notes, including information on all the music heard, is on the website. Check it out – Just Ace 90s

Check out the new Just Ace Poster.

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Ep 06: The Glebe Sound – Half A Cow Records

Danny Yau — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 21:30:00 +0000

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means.

This week we look at Half A Cow Records, Smudge, The Lemonheads and more.

Show notes, including information on all the music heard, is on the website. Check it out – Just Ace 90s

Check out the new Just Ace Poster.

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Ep 05: 1990 – Falling Joys, Tall Tales & True, Cosmic Psychos, Hard-Ons

Danny Yau — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 21:30:00 +0000

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means.

This week we look at music from 1990 including Falling Joys, Tall Tales And True, Cosmic Psychos and Hard-Ons

Show notes, including information on all the music heard, is on the website. Check it out – Just Ace 90s

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Ep 04: I Am Defiant – The Hummingbirds

Danny Yau — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 22:00:00 +0000

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 The Hummingbirds

Show notes, including information on all the music heard, is on the website. Check it out – Just Ace 90s

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Ep 03: Some Kind Of Sensation – rooArt Records

Danny Yau — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 22:00:00 +0000

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 label rooArt changed the rules for independent labels.

Show notes, including information on all the music heard, is on the website. Check it out – Just Ace 90s

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Ep 02: Got Sold On Heaven – Independent Record Stores

Danny Yau — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 23:30:00 +0000

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means.

This week we look at independent record stores in the 90s.

Show notes, including information on all the music heard, is on the website. Check it out – Just Ace 90s

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Ep 01: A Rumble In The Old Machine – The Rise of Triple J

Danny Yau — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 22:30:00 +0000

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means.

Episode 1: A Rumble In The Old Machine. This week we look at the coming of age of the radio station Triple J.

This is the story of how Triple J started as a political manoeuvre, then painfully outgrew its Sydney roots. Then a huge upheaval in the early 90s that led to protests and walkouts. But it turned a whole nation of young people into some new sounds.

Show notes, including information on all the music heard, is on the website. Check it out – Just Ace 90s

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Ep 00: An introduction

Danny Yau — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Just Ace - a podcast about the 90s Australian Alternative Music Scene - whatever the hell that means.

This is the introductory episode that explains what is to come (a little). Enjoy.

Much more at our website – Just Ace 90s

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