Teish the Bird
Publications
A home for DIY publishing, underground storytelling, punk history, and creative community work by Brisbane writer & musician Ateisha "Teisha the Bird" Rollason.
Publications
A home for DIY publishing, underground storytelling, punk history, and creative community work by Brisbane writer & musician Ateisha "Teisha the Bird" Rollason.
This space is both a living archive for Rollo’s legacy and the creative home of Teish the Bird Publications — connected, but distinct. Two stories growing side by side.
A living, growing tribute to Brentyn “Rollo” Rollason.
Music & band history
Photos across decades
Press, interviews & radio
Community tributes
Longform biography
The home of Ateisha’s creative work.
Creative writing & essays
Zines & small press
Music releases
Manuscript editing
Upcoming book projects
A growing library of music history, personal storytelling and creative work — all unfolding piece by piece.
A deeply researched, lovingly crafted account of Rollo’s life.
Every band, every release, every era.
A curated visual collection spanning decades.
Articles and radio from decades of stories.
Memories from the people who knew him best.
Creative writing, releases and independent publishing.
Based in Brisbane, Australia
Founder, Teish the Bird Publications
Guitar & vocals, Aether (Brisbane)
Freelance editor & copywriter
Available for editing, manuscript assessment, collaboration, and live performance opportunities.
Teish the Bird Publications is where Ateisha's creative roles converge.
Ateisha is the founder and creative visionary behind Teish the Bird Publications, a platform dedicated to preserving cultural memory and amplifying marginalized voices through independent publishing, music, and community engagement.
With a background in creative writing, music, and visual arts, Ateisha's work spans fiction, creative non-fiction, zine publishing, and performance. Her approach blends personal narrative with cultural documentation, creating works that explore identity, memory, and community.
Ateisha specializes in literary fiction and creative non-fiction, with a particular interest in autobiographical storytelling and cultural documentation. Her writing has been featured in various publications, and she is currently working on a memoir exploring family, identity, and the Brisbane underground music scene.
Through Teish the Bird Publications, Ateisha fosters creative communities by mentoring emerging writers, organizing collaborative projects, and preserving cultural histories. She believes in the power of storytelling to build connections and create social change.
As the frontperson of Brisbane band Aether, Ateisha channels her creative energy into music that blends post-punk aesthetics with poetic lyricism. Her performances are known for their emotional intensity and connection to themes of identity and resilience.
Ateisha offers professional editing services specializing in creative writing, academic texts, and cultural documentation. Her editorial approach emphasizes preserving the author's voice while enhancing clarity and impact.
Teish the Bird Publications documents the voices, spaces, and memories of Brisbane's underground creative scene. From punk fanzines to long-form narrative work, the platform champions independent storytelling, community memory, and DIY culture — keeping alive the stories that deserve to be heard.
Rooted in the Club Splurt legacy, raised in the glow of 4ZZZ, and shaped by Brisbane's DIY publishing lineage since 1977 — the work here exists to honour scenes, preserve voices, and amplify the creative heartbeat of the city.
Collaborate or ConnectFrom zines to long-form narratives, Teish produces print works rooted in DIY ethos and cultural preservation.
Explore PublishingAs frontperson of Aether and punk act Spray the Wall, Teish blends narrative, sound, and memory.
Listen & Learn MoreFanzines, punk ephemera, collage art, and DIY documentation shaped by Brisbane's radical print traditions.
Browse Zines
A DIY collage zine capturing punk community, live shows, and Brisbane's raw underground spirit.
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Poetic punk energy combined with sonic storytelling. Aether's releases live at the intersection of grit and reflection.
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A deeply personal artistic tribute to her late father, frontman of Blowhard — documenting a legacy of punk resistance and family memory.
Learn MoreWhether you're a musician, writer, zine maker, or someone keeping local culture alive — Teish the Bird Publications is a home for your stories too.
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