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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
Polaris & In Hearts Wake
Polaris, Soulfly & In Hearts Wake Lead 2026 Froth & Fury Line Up
Punters across Perth and Adelaide can expect massive sets from homegrown heroes and international icons at the 2026 edition of Froth & Fury.
News / Music
Jen Cloher
Jen Cloher Announces Second Season Of 'Everybody’s Trying To Find Their Way Home' Podcast
"Over the next six episodes people share their struggles, joy and deep love for their language and culture," Cloher explains.
News / Music
Coldplay @ Optus Stadium
Chris Martin's Reaction To Viral Coldplay Kiss Cam Incident
“Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy," Coldplay's Chris Martin commented during the incident.
Industry / Feature
Angus Field, Raechel Whitchurch, and Jack Parsons
'We Need To Start Doing Things Differently, Urgently': The Biggest Challenges Facing Regional And Remote Music In 2025
It goes without saying that regional and remote communities face difficulties when it comes to music, but what are the biggest challenges these areas are facing? And how do we solve them?
Industry / News
Guy Sebastian
Jury Hung On Charges Against Guy Sebastian's Former Manager Titus Day
Titus Day had faced charges of embezzling more than $600,000 of performance fees from Sebastian between 2013 and 2020.
Industry / News
Jack Gray
Jack Gray Signs To Island Records Australia, Shares New Single 'Dumb Sh*t'
“It’s really about those years in high school and that feeling of just being foolish, spending time with your mates and trying things for the first time,” Gray explains.
Industry / News
Balance And Composure at Stay Gold Melbourne
Melbourne Venue Stay Gold Forced To Delay Reopening
“Whilst completely out of our control, we apologise to our guests, team, promoters and bands for the uncertainty of this ongoing closure and appreciate everyone’s understanding and patience.”
News / Music
The Swell Season & Emma Donovan
The Swell Season, Iron & Wine & Emma Donovan Lead 2026 Port Fairy Folk Festival Line Up
“This first line up truly reflects the spirit of Port Fairy – global, diverse, and deeply rooted in the joy of live music."
News / Music
Angie McMahon @ Meredith Music Festival
Ballot Opens For 2025 Meredith Music Festival
“There’s still only one type of ticket, which includes camping, parking and BYO, with no commercial messages, the No D‑‑khead Policy and minimal hassles,” says Aunty Meredith.
Industry / News
The Universal Music Connect Team
Universal Music Australia Unveils Reimagined 'Connect' Catalogue Division
“Beyond preserving iconic music, UMC is focused on amplifying the relevance of timeless songs and finding their place in present culture.”
News / Music
G Flip
G Flip Announces 2026 Australian Tour
Fresh off the back of announcing new album, 'Dream Ride,' G Flip is returning home to Australia with a huge run of national tour dates.
Industry / News
BIGSOUND x CAST Tech Showcase
BIGSOUND Teams Up With CAST For Inaugural Tech Showcase
“The future we see is one where innovation is driven from within the industry, created by and with those at the heart of it. We want to see creativity thrive beside technology.”