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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
Jim Jefferies & The Village People
Jim Jefferies Hit With Cease And Desist By The Village People Over Y.M.C.A. Joke
The wife and manager of the Village People's Victor Willis has hit Jim Jefferies with a cease and desist for what has been called an "obscene, derogatory and false description" of the 1978 song, 'Y.M.C.A'.
News / Music
Dom Dolla
Dom Dolla's New Orleans DJ Set Shut Down By Police
Performing a surprise set in New Orleans on the weekend of the Super Bowl proved too much for the city to handle, with Dom Dolla's live appearance being shut down by the local police.
News / Music
Uncle Vic Simms
Acclaimed Indigenous Songwriter Uncle Vic Simms Passes Away, Aged 79
Bidjigal elder Uncle Vic Simms began his career in the '50s, with 1973 album 'The Loner' described as “Australia's great lost classic album of black protest music”.
News / Music
Kendrick Lamar Performing At The Super Bowl
Kendrick Lamar Teams Up With SZA During Highly-Anticipated Super Bowl 2025 Halftime Show
Following a massive year for Kendrick Lamar, he's brought his A-game (and his Drake feud) to the Super Bowl Halftime show.
News / Music
You Am I
You Am I Announce National 'Hi Fi Daily Double Down' Tour
You Am I are celebrating 30 years of their 'Hi Fi Way' album by announcing a vinyl reissue, and announcing shows that also feature 'Hourly, Daily' played in full.
News / Music
Courtney Barnett Performing At Bakehouse Studios
Melbourne's Bakehouse Studios Announces 2025 Open Day
One of Australia's most iconic studios, Bakehouse Studios, is opening its doors to the public later this month.
Features / Music
Bakers Eddy
Bakers Eddy Share A Love Letter To Their Hometown Of Wellington Alongside New Single, 'Manners Street'
As Bakers Eddy look back at their hometown with new single 'Manners Street', the Melbourne-via-Wellington quartet have reflected on the most memorable spots in their hometown.
News / Music
Sleepazoid
Sleepazoid Preview Debut EP With New Single, 'ALICE'
Melbourne's sleepazoid are gearing up to release their debut EP next month, sharing their latest single by way of the gritty 'ALICE'.
News / Music
The Drones
The Drones To Reunite For Stacked 'Platonic Love Jam' Shows
After nine long years, The Drones are reuniting for a pair of one-off shows in Melbourne this May.
Industry / News
Victorian Music Development Office
VMDO Announces Leg Up Grants To For Small Music Businesses
If you're a small-to-medium music business owner and you're looking for a bit of a leg up, the VMDO might be just what you're looking for.
Features / Interviews
Boy & Bear
'Our Music Is Best Listened To At A Sunset': Boy & Bear Embrace The Beauty Of The Live Show
As Boy & Bear ready themselves for a performance at Melbourne's Live At The Gardens, Dave Hosking and Jon Hart reflect on the beauty of the live experience.
News / Music
Roar Fest Ambassadors Ella Hooper, Tania Doko, Kate Ceberao
Melbourne's Inaugural Roar Fest Unveils Full 2025 Program
Kicking off next month, the inaugural Roar Fest has unveiled their eclectic lineup, featuring panels, exhibitions, walks, gigs, and more!