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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.

Features / Music
The Vasco Era at the Northcote Social Club
20 Iconic Northcote Social Club Sets That Still Get Talked About
As the Northcote Social Club celebrates 20 years, Venue Manager Emily Ferris has reflected the 20 iconic sets that the venue has hosted that are still talked about to this day.
News / Music
Karise Eden on 'The Voice' in 2012.
'It Caused A Lot Of Hurt': Karise Eden Reflects On Her Journey On 'The Voice'
"Any fragment of a relationship I could have had with anybody in my family was forever ruined, and it caused a lot of pain and it caused a lot of hurt," Eden explains in new podcast, 'The Moment It Changed: Touchdown.'
Features / Track by Track
Assteroid
Assteroid Walk Us Through The Inspirations Of Their '90s-Influenced Self-Titled EP
As Naarm/Melbourne quartet Assteroid unveil their self-titled debut EP, Penny Walker-Keefe shares an in-depth track-by-track journey through its '90s-influences cuts.
News / Music
Briggs in Big Noter
Briggs To Headline The AFL's Dreamtime At The 'G Entertainment
“I know the whole community looks forward to this game and not just black fellas, it's a great example of what our kids can aspire to be as artists, as footballers, and anything else they want to be," says Briggs.
Industry / Feature
Support Act Wellbeing Helpline
'They're Going To Be Very Happy With Having Made That Call': Support Act Extends Its Wellbeing Helpline To All Creative Industries Workers
After seven years, Support Act has officially expanded its Wellbeing Helpline to cater to all workers across Australia’s diverse creative industries.
Features / Interviews
Sigur Rós
'It Kind Of Blew Up A Little Bit': Sigur Rós On The Success Of Their Orchestral Tour Experiment
Described by Sigur Rós bassist Georg Holm as "almost an inevitable thing to happen," the lush experience of Sigur Rós' orchestral tour finally makes its way to Australia this month.
News / Music
Casey Donovan on 'Australian Idol' in 2004
'Ritual Humiliation Of Young Singers': Behind The Scenes Of Aussie Singing Comps
"Whether we like to admit this or not, ritual humiliation of young singers was kind of part of this," remembers former 'Australian Idol' judge Ian ‘Dicko’ Dickson.
News / Music
The Moment It Changed: Touchdown
New Aus Podcast 'The Moment It Changed: Touchdown' Explores The Dark Side Of Singing Competitions
"'The Moment It Changed: Touchdown' exposes the confronting truth about what happens behind the scenes [of TV singing competitions] and how we've all been played.”
News / Music
Illy
Illy Announces Extensive 'The Good-Er Life' Regional Tour
“We’re the most locked in we’ve been in years on stage, and when we’re in this mode, no one does it better," Illy says.
Industry / News
Tony Burke In 2023
Tony Burke Retains Role As Australia's Minister For The Arts
“Having led the way on the development of the National Cultural Policy, Revive, we look forward to working with the Minister on the future evolution of the policy,” said Live Performance Australia’s Chief Executive Eric Lassen.
Industry / News
Melbourne Prize For Music
Melbourne Prize For Music Returns For 2025, With Entries Open Now
Australia’s most valuable music prize is back for the first time since 2022, with entries for the Melbourne Prize For Music now open.
Industry / News
Chrissy Amphlett
Australian Museum Of Performing Arts To Open In Melbourne's Hamer Hall
Items from Chrissy Amphlett, Kylie Minogue, Bon Scott, Nick Cave, and myriad others will be on display at the newly-announced Australian Museum Of Performing Arts.