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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
Tame Impala
Kevin Parker Previews New Tame Impala Song During Spanish DJ Set
"There's no going back from this point on, you realise?" Kevin Parker told the club crowd in Barcelona.
Features / Music
King Parrot
King Parrot Walk Us Through Their Five Most Unhinged Music Videos
As King Parrot release new album 'A Young Person's Guide To King Parrot,' vocalist Matt Young reflects on the most unhinged music videos from their storied career.
News / Music
The Angels
The Angels Announce 'Go For Broke' Australian Tour
"I really feel this is the beginning of an exciting new chapter for The Angels," says The Angels' guitarist John Brewster.
Industry / News
Jerry 'IJALE' Agbinya
Jerry Agbinya Named As VMDO's 2025 Fast Track Fellowship Recipient
Better known as IJALE, Jerry Agbinya will be based in the UK throughout July and August as part of the Victorian Music Development Office’s (VMDO) Fast Track Fellowship program.
News / Music
The Ferguson Rogers Process
The Ferguson Rogers Process Release Dub Remix Of 'A Long Year'
As The Ferguson Rogers Process drop a new remix, a familiar face is also added to their upcoming Melbourne show.
News / Music
Calum Hood
5 Seconds Of Summer's Calum Hood Announces Intimate Sydney Show
Calum Hood will celebrate the release of his debut album, 'ORDER chaos ORDER,' with a special, intimate hometown affair.
News / Music
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden's Manager Wishes Phone-Addicted Fans 'Nothing But A Very Sore Arm'
“As I said before, by all means take the odd quick pic as a memento of a great night, but otherwise please keep your phone in your pocket," manager Rod Smallwood told fans on social media.
Industry / News
The Bearded Tit
Sydney Queer Venue The Bearded Tit Announces Closure
"It has been the privilege of a lifetime to be part of this community, to witness the joy, creativity, and resilience that has filled this space night after night," explained owner Joy Ng.
News / Music
The Maggie Pills
The Maggie Pills Share Atmospheric New Single, 'Velobell'
"At its heart, the song is a message of resilience,” The Maggie Pills say of their new single.
News / Music
Holly Hebe
Holly Hebe Ruminates On One-Sided Love In New Single, 'Billboards'
“It’s about how disinterest makes you want the person more, and go to crazy lengths to try and show this to them," Hebe explains.
Features / Music
CIVIC
'You've Got To Trust In The Process': CIVIC Rip It Up And Start Again On 'Chrome Dipped'
As CIVIC unleash new album 'Chrome Dipped,' vocalist Jim McCullough recounts how they went back to basics for their third effort.
News / Music
Mỹ Anh
The Victorian Link To Vietnamese Musician Mỹ Anh's Australian Tour
As Mỹ Anh prepares to launch her debut Australian tour, its occurrence can be traced back to the power of networking and connections in Melbourne.
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