Triple j’s resident genius and all round alt-culture guru Craig Schuftan has just released his new book Entertain Us!, a history 90′s alternative music culture and the people who made it, then sold it.

If you count yourself a fan of Nirvana, Primal Scream, The Smashing Pumpkins or feel a close affinity for flannelette, you should find a copy. And after you find a copy, be sure to purchase and read it.

Craig is hosting a launch party at GoodGod this Thursday 31st of May with 90′s covers and jams from Jay Whalley (Frenzal Rhomb) and Jazz Freedom, The Holy Soul,  Shantan Wantan Ichiban (triple j), Bastian Fox Phelan, Chris Taylor (The Chaser) and a DJ set by Zan Rowe (triple j). 

They’ll provide the entertainment, BYO gloom and apathy.

WHAT: Craig Schuftan – ‘Entertain Us!’ launch party
WHERE: GoodGod Small Club
WHEN: Thursday 31st of May from 8:00pm
HOW MUCH: $15 on the door

Catch an excerpt from the book over at The Music.