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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
Kylie Minogue's 'Kylie Christmas (Fully Wrapped)'
Kylie Minogue Celebrates The Festive Season With New Album, 'Kylie Christmas (Fully Wrapped)'
News of the 'Fully Wrapped' edition comes accompanied by the seasonal single, 'XMAS'.
News / Music
Boris Brejcha
Boris Brejcha, Moritz Hofbauer, Timmy Trumpet & More To Headline Dangerous Goods' 6XXL Festival
The world's "techno, dance, hardstyle, and electronic music experience" has announced its full list of headliners for the January event.
News / Music
Kaytranada
Kaytranada To Headline New Perth Festival, SURRENDER NYE
Perth will welcome a brand new New Year's festival this December, with Kaytranada set to top the bill.
News / Music
Sarah McLeod & Dallas Frasca
Sarah McLeod And Dallas Frasca Announce 2026 The Green Electric Tour Dates
"We wanted to do something that wasn’t just loud — but meaningful,” explains Sarah McLeod.
Industry / Feature
Phil Jamieson, Crocodylus, and Mikaila Delgado
Crocodylus, Phil Jamieson & Mama Kin Spender Lead New ORiGiN Music Group Publishing And Signings
"The new signings reflect the company’s ambition to become a diverse and eclectic music company," explains COO Craig Redfearn.
News / Music
Bernard Fanning
Bernard Fanning Accuses The Government Of Not Supporting The Music Industry
"The Government does absolutely piss-all for the arts industry in general," Fanning stated.
News / Music
Donna Godchaux Performing With The Grateful Dead
Grateful Dead Vocalist Donna Jean Godchaux Passes Away, Aged 78
"Her unmistakable voice and radiant spirit touched the lives of countless fans and immeasurably enriched the Grateful Dead family."
News / Music
Oasis Performing In Melbourne
Oasis Share Live Clip From 2025 Australian Tour Kick-Off
Oasis have shared a clip of 'D'You Know What I Mean?' from their first Melbourne show last week.
News / Music
Metallica & Megadeth
Slayer's Kerry King Weighs In On The Enduring Metallica & Megadeth Rivalry
As Metallica launch their Australian tour, and Megadeth prepare their final album, Slayer's Kerry King has shared his opinion on the thrash metal icons.
News / Music
Bad Company
Bad Company Walk Back Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Reunion Plans
“I have no problem singing, it’s the stress of everything else," explained vocalist Paul Rodgers. "Thanks for understanding."
Industry / News
Vanessa Picken
Sony Music Australia & New Zealand Announces Departure Of Chair & CEO, Vanessa Picken
“I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved together over the past three years, particularly during this transformative period for our Australia and New Zealand operations," Picken said in a statement.
News / Music
Metallica at Optus Stadium
Metallica Australian Tour Setlist Revealed
Metallica delivered a night full of well-received classics, and iconic thrash metal anthems for their first date of their latest Australian tour.