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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
Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter
Sex Pistols On What Separates Frank Carter From Johnny Rotten
As the Sex Pistols (with vocalist Frank Carter on board) get ready to visit Australian shores, guitarist Steve Jones tells 'The Music' how Carter makes the live experience different to how Johnny Rotten did.
News / Music
Reb Fountain
Reb Fountain Unveils New Album, 'How Love Bends'
Reb Fountain has returned with her first new album in four years, sharing the majestic 'How Love Bends'.
Industry / News
TEG
TEG Issues Statement In Response To Claims Of 'Toxic Workplace Culture'
A former staff member has accused TEG's senor management of bullying and harassment, with the ticketing giant noting they're investigations the allegations.
Industry / News
Beyond The Valley
Parliament Releases ‘Am I Ever Gonna See You Live Again?’ Report Following Live Music Industry Inquiry
“Making money from playing music has always been hard but it’s harder now than ever," said Committee Chair Brian Mitchell.
Features / Track by Track
sleepazoid
Sleepazoid Dive Deep Into Their Debut EP, 'Running With The Dogs'
As Melbourne's sleepazoid unleash their debut EP, 'running with the dogs', the band take the listener through each of the tracks.
Features / Interviews
Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter
‘It Was Like Going Back In Time With The Crowd And The Chaos’ – Steve Jones On The Sex Pistols’ Return
As the Sex Pistols ready themselves to tour Australia (with Frank Carter in tow), guitarist Steve Jones reflects on their decision to hit the road again.
News / Music
Floodlights
Floodlights Announce 2025 Australian Tour Alongside New Single, 'Buoyant'
Floodlights have shared new single 'Buoyant' alongside dates of a national album tour.
News / Music
Briggs
Briggs Leads Lineup For Ngarra Jarra Noun Healing Ceremony
Now in its third year, Ngarra Jarra Noun - Healing Ceremony is set to pay tribute to families and communities affected by Aboriginal deaths in custody
News / Music
Altru Festival
Sam Fischer Leads Lineup For Melbourne's Altru Charity Outreach Festival
The free Melbourne outreach festival will aim to provide support for more than 3,000 Melburnians who need it most.
News / Music
MUDRAT
MUDRAT Unveils Ferocious New Single, 'Last Night'
MUDRAT has continued his dazzling ascent with the release of his latest cut, the blistering 'Last Night'.
Features / Music
Vapors Of Morphine
Are AI And Meta Censoring Tour Announcements? Vapors Of Morphine Certainly Think So
As US group Vapors Of Morphine ready themselves to tour Australia, there's a good chance you might not even know about their upcoming local visit. As they explain, you can blame AI and Meta for that.
News / Music
Joey Molland
Badfinger Guitarist Joey Molland Passes Away, Aged 77
Joey Molland served as the guitarist of Badfinger's classic lineup, appearing on hits such as 'No Matter What' and 'Day After Day'.