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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 / 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!
News / Music
Ruby Gill
Ruby Gill Announces Long-Awaited New Album, 'Some Kind Of Control'
Announcing album number two today, Ruby Gill has also unveiled the deeply personal single, 'Touch Me There'.
News / Music
Tash Sultana
Tash Sultana Returns With New Single, 'Milk & Honey'
Tash Sultana has taken a trip back to their looping roots on their first song in 18 months, 'Milk & Honey'.
News / Music
Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar & Beyoncé Win Big At 2025 Grammy Awards
The music industry's night of nights has wrapped up, with Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, and Chappell Roan all emerging as big winners.
Industry / News
AAM Awards 2025
Nominations For The 2025 AAM Awards Are Now Open
Returning for its fourth edition, the AAM Awards have confirmed details of its upcoming event, added a new award, and opened up nominations.
Features / Interviews
Slowly Slowly
‘We Knew We Could Trust Ourselves’: Ben Stewart On How Slowly Slowly Stayed True For ‘Forgiving Spree’
Slowly Slowly's Ben Stewart reflects on the band's latest album, and how a decade into their career it's all coming down to simply trusting the process.
News / Music
Suzi
Suzi Unveils Anthemic New Single, 'Centrelink Summer'
As Suzi gets ready for a big year, she's unveiled the new summer anthem by way of the hard-hitting 'Centrelink Summer'.
Industry / News
Beyond The Valley
Pill Testing To Be Introduced At Four More Victorian Music Festivals
After beginning a “highly successful” pill testing trial in December, the Victorian government have announced plans to expand operations in the coming months.
Industry / Feature
Beyond The Valley
‘We're Not Growing For The Sake Of Growing’: Untitled Group’s Christian Serrao On A Record Year Of Ticket Sales
Following a year that has seen Untitled Group sell 630,00 tickets to their myriad events, co-founder Christian Serrao reflects on the achievement and the company's growth.
News / Music
Behind Crimson Eyes
Behind Crimson Eyes Announce Final EP Alongside Farewell Tour Dates
Behind Crimson Eyes are calling it a day, but not before releasing one final EP and embarking upon their last national tour.
News / Music
Jess Locke
Brunswick Music Festival Adds More Acts To 2025 Program
International Women’s Day celebrations, a sonic collage, and "an unparalleled underwater listening experience" all make up the additions to this year's BMF.