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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
Pierce Brothers
Pierce Brothers Announce 'The Night Tree' 10-Year Anniversary Tour, Vinyl Release
Ten years on from the release of their acclaimed 'The Night Tree' EP, the Pierce Brothers are hitting the road, and taking the first vinyl copies of the EP with them.
News / Music
Kankawa Nagarra
Kankawa Nagarra Wins 2024 SoundMerch Australian Music Prize
"This award brings much pride to the people of Wangkatjungka, especially to the school and all the children who I hope to be a role model for."
News / Music
Paul Kelly
Paul Kelly Adds Second Melbourne Date To National Arena Tour
Paul Kelly is gearing up for some of the largest shows of his career, now he's added another date to Rod Laver Arena.
News / Music
Falling In Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke
Falling In Reverse Cancel UK Tour Due To Ronnie Radke's Visa Issues
Currently, the band's upcoming Australian tour is set to take place as planned.
News / Music
Beyoncé
Beyoncé Named Billboard's Greatest Pop Star Of The 21st Century
“The greatness of Beyoncé as a pop star is both immediately obvious on its surface and worthy of extensive exploration in its vastness."
News / Music
Apple Music Replay
Kendrick Lamar, Benson Boone Top Apple Music Replay Charts
Apple Music have launched their Replay feature, letting you reflect on the year that was and check out the most-streamed tracks around the world.
Features / Music
Spotify's DJ feature
'Can I Change My Spotify Wrapped?' – How To Avoid Embarrassing Year-End Results
With the arrival of Spotify Wrapped seeming imminent, we're looking at whether your stats are permanent, and what you can do to be match-fit for 2025.
Industry / News
Mary Bainbridge
Industry Icon Mary Bainbridge To Step Back From Full Time Role At Frontier Touring
Across close to 50 years with Frontier Touring, Mary Bainbridge has worked across numerous areas in the industry, and with countless international touring acts.
News / Music
Slipknot
Slipknot Announce 2025 Knotfest Headline Shows
Slipknot's upcoming trip down under has gotten bigger with the addition of two headline dates.
Industry / News
Spotify
Sportsbet Suspends Spotify Advertising After Alleged Children's Music Insertion
"Playing Sportsbet’s ads before and after Disney songs is inappropriate and potentially damaging to my children."
Reviews / Live
The Ferguson Rogers Process
Live Review: The Ferguson Rogers Process @ Rocksteady Records
Tim Rogers and Lance Ferguson launched their debut album, 'Style And Or Substance', with a special instore Q&A at Naarm/Melbourne’s Rocksteady Records as part of The Music Sessions.
News / Music
Australian Music Vault
Australian Music Vault's Adds Missy Higgins Display And New Items From Skyhooks, Jane Clifton
Weeks after Missy Higgins' induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame, the Australian Music Vault have unveiled a new display, and welcomed new additions.