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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
The Cruel Sea
The Cruel Sea Join Melbourne's 'Live At The Gardens' Concert Series
Fresh from supporting Cold Chisel around the country, The Cruel Sea will head to Melbourne in March.
News / Music
HTRK
HTRK Celebrate 21st Anniversary With 'Marry Me Tonight' Reissue, New 'String Of Hearts' EP
HTRK have celebrated 21 years with a reissue of their debut album, and a new EP featuring cover versions of their classic tracks.
Industry / News
The Ozcar
Australian Academy Of Cinema And Television Arts Announce 2025 AACTA Award Nominees
The AACTA Awards are back for another year, with the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts announcing its nominees for the 2025 awards today.
News / Music
MUDRAT
MUDRAT Wraps Up A Year To Remember With 'Year Of The Rat'
Having launched the MUDRAT project back in December 2023, we've come full-circle as we celebrate with the newly-released 'Year Of The Rat'.
Industry / News
Stop Devaluing Music
New Study Predicts Music Creators' Revenue To Drop 24% By 2028 Due To Generative AI
“The Australian and New Zealand Governments need to take the lead and act decisively to protect the livelihoods of creators and the future of our creative industries.”
Industry / News
The Kid LAROI
The Kid LAROI, Tommy Richman Top Australia's TikTok Listening Habits
Deep into list season, TikTok have unveiled their most-listened to Aussie artists and songs for the year.
News / Music
Led Zeppelin
Check Out The Trailer For The First Authorised Led Zeppelin Documentary
After more than six years, the first trailer for the upcoming 'Becoming Led Zeppelin' documentary has arrived.
News / Music
Nine Inch Nails
Nine Inch Nails Are Back Working On New Music
After four years between records, and numerous film scores, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross are leaning into new Nine Inch Nails material at long last.
News / Music
Soundgarden
Soundgarden Members To Reunite For Seattle Benefit Concert
Guitarist Kim Thayil, drummer Matt Cameron, and bassist Ben Shepherd will dust off the Nudedragons moniker next week for a benefit gig.
News / Music
Groove Armada
Groove Armada Bringing Exclusive DJ Set To 'Live At The Gardens'
The duo's only Victorian date, the set takes place as part of the Live At the Gardens concert series.
Features / Interviews
The Ferguson Rogers Process
The Ferguson Rogers Process: 'Just Some Pure, Indulgent Fun'
The Bamboos' Lance Ferguson and You Am I's Tim Rogers detail the creation and collaboration behind their debut album as The Ferguson Rogers Process.
Features / Premiere
Jun Parker
VIDEO PREMIERE: Jun Parker And Chilean Producer Carlinhos Team Up For City Pop-Inspired 'Tonight'
“The lyrics speak of breaking away from past memories, realising a special connection, and navigating this fateful night together," says Jun Parker.