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Tyler Jenke, Journalist

Tyler Jenke

Originally from Adelaide, Tyler Jenke is a Melbourne-based journalist, author, musician, lecturer, and podcast host with more than a decade of experience in writing and publishing. Having originally created an exhaustive database dedicated to triple j’s Hottest 100 countdown, the past decade has seen them working as a prolific writer across websites such as Tone Deaf, Billboard, and Music Feeds, with three years spent as the Editor of Rolling Stone Australia.

Outside of the world of the written word, you can often find them researching obscure music facts, working on their own musical career, collecting copious amounts of vinyl, tapes, and CDs, or simply situated in the front row of a live concert.

News / Music
Avril Lavigne & Deryck Whibley
Avril Lavigne Joined Onstage By Sum 41's Deryck Whibley At Warped Tour
“What do you say we bring one of the OG Warped Tour bands back out her tonight to join me right now?" Lavigne asked the crowd.
News / Music
The Smiths
Johnny Marr Reflects On Turning Down The Smiths Reunion: 'The Vibe’s Not Right'
“It was an eye-watering amount of money,” Marr said of the 2024 reunion offer received by the band.
News / Music
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen Confirms Existence Of Long-Rumoured 'Electric Nebraska' Album
Bruce Springsteen may have a hazy recollection of the recording of his sixth album, but he's now confirmed that one of music's holy grails does exist.
News / Music
Esoteric Music Festival
Victoria's Esoteric Festival Enters Voluntary Administration
“Esoteric wasnt just a festival. It was a vision, a lifestyle, a family a soul project built from the ground up,” explained Co-Founder and Director Sam Goldsmith.
News / Music
Merpire
Merpire Announces 2025 'MILK POOL' Album Launch Tour Dates
As Merpire readies the release of second album 'MILK POOL,' the acclaimed artist has unveiled a run of solo album launch dates.
News / Music
Sabrina Carpenter & Carly SImon
Carly Simon Defends Sabrina Carpenter Over Artwork Backlash: 'It Seems Tame'
“She’s not doing anything outrageous,” Simon explained. "There have been far flashier covers than hers.
News / Music
Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart Says He's No Longer Friends With Donald Trump: 'I’m Not A Great Fan'
"Since he became President, he became another guy," the veteran vocalist explains. "Somebody I didn’t know.”
Industry / Feature
Candice Lorrae
'I Feel Like It's My Duty To Help': Candice Lorrae On Producing Music And Producing Change For First Nations Artists
"There weren't really many programs or opportunities for young First Nations artists, so I feel like it's my duty to help make sure that there's something there for aspiring young First Nations artists – especially women," Lorrae explains.
News / Music
Carol Kaye
Prolific Bassist Carol Kaye Turns Down Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Invite
"Kaye played on an estimated 10,000 recordings, making her one of the most recorded bassists in history," the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame explain.
News / Music
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen Confirms New Lost Albums Collection, 'Tracks III'
“There are five full albums of music," Springsteen teased in a new interview.
News / Music
The Wool Store
The Wool Store Returns For Untitled Group's 10th Birthday Celebrations
“We made history together in those walls, now, the heartbeat returns and the story continues," teased Untitled Group.
Features / Premiere
Samuel Gaskin
PREMIERE: Samuel Gaskin Returns With Euphoric New Single, 'The Gift'
A gorgeous celebration of pride and acceptance, Samuel Gaskin is truly 'The Gift' that keeps on giving.