Jeff Jenkins, Journalist

Jeff Jenkins

Jeff Jenkins is the author of several music books, including 50 Years of Rock in Australia. His all-time favourite band is Horsehead, and he barracks for Essendon and the Melbourne Storm.

Features / Music

The Angels

The Amazing True Story Of The Angels’ 'Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again'

Is this the greatest Aussie pub rock song of all time?

Features / Music

Frente! performing at The Hopetoun Hotel

Spirit Got Lost – The Remarkable Story Of The Hoey

A new book is a love letter to Sydney’s Hopetoun Hotel.

Features / Music

Kanye West and Taylor Swift at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards

Stage Invasions, Scandals And Shocks: 10 Award Show Dramas

30 years ago today, Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker invaded Michael Jackson’s stage.

Features / Music

Freddy Strauks, Greg Macainsh, Red Symons and Bob Starkie with Ross Wilson

Saying Goodbye To Bob “Bongo” Starkie

Footage of the Skyhooks' star's farewell gig has now been released.

Amanda Pelman

Industry Legend Amanda Pelman Pens Tell-All Memoir

The woman who signed Kylie pulls no punches in 'Four Weddings And An Encore.'

Features / Music

Bob "Bongo" Starkie performing live

Celebrating The Life Of Bob “Bongo” Starkie

“He never wanted a funeral; he just wanted a big party,” said Bongo’s daughters, Indiana and Arabella.

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Skyhooks

The Amazing Story Of How Skyhooks Were Banned In Wollongong

They finally got to bang the ’gong 50 years ago this week

Features / Interviews

James Reyne

James Reyne Reclaims The Legacy Of Australian Crawl – 40 Years After They Split

James Reyne has never enjoyed looking back, but something has shifted in the past few years. Reyne has now embraced Australian Crawl’s legacy.

Features / Music

Cordrazine's Hamish Cowan

The Crazy Adventures Of Cordrazine

Nudity, Spanish elections, and chart hits for the band that’s again calling it quits.

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Midnight Oil

Is This The Greatest Aussie EP Of All Time?

It hit number one 40 years ago this week.

Features / Music

Bob "Bongo" Starkie performing live

Skyhooks' Bob “Bongo” Starkie Passes Away, Aged 73

"Music was in his blood 'till the very end": saluting Bob “Bongo” Starkie.

Features / Music

The Seekers

The Aussie Band That Knocked Off The Stones – And Pissed Off The Beatles

The song topped the UK charts 60 years ago this week, and was later covered by Nick Cave.

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King Gizzard Had A Rare Year Off Between Records, So Drummer Michael Cavanagh Made An Album Anyway

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Alison Wonderland: 'I've Become A Lot More Confident With My Creativity And What I Stand For'

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DMA'S Announce 2026 Australian Tour

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Brisbane Artist & Music Director Kim ‘Busty Beatz’ Bowers Passes Away

Ahren Stringer performing with The Amity Affliction

Former Amity Affliction Vocalist Ahren Stringer Faces Court Over Dangerous Driving Charges

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EXCLUSIVE: Richard Clapton, Ruby Fields, Electric Fields & More Join ORiGiN Music Group

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The Amity Affliction Plot One-Off Sydney Opera House Forecourt Headline Show

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Tones And I Reportedly Sued By Australian Tax Office For $400k

Jam Master Jay (left) with Run-DMC

Man Pleads Guilty To Involvement In 2002 Murder Of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay

Sabrina Carpenter and Madonna at Coachella

Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter Detail Official Release Of 'Bring Your Love'

KATSEYE

Want To Meet KATSEYE On Their First Visit To Australia? Here's How You Can

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Taylor Swift Files To Trademark Her Voice & Likeness

Mr Rhodes at the Homegrown Hero Competition

Groovin The Moo Adds 'Planet Music Homegrown Hero' Competition Winner To Line-up

Strung Out

Strung Out Announce 'Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues' 30th Anniversary Australian Tour