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Tyler Jenke

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TJ
Tyler Jenke is the Adelaide-born, Melbourne-based News Director of The Brag Media. You can usually catch him reading up on Hottest 100 statistics, or in the front row of a Bad//Dreems concert.

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BIGSOUND reveal 2019 dates, new venue, and enhanced program

BIGSOUND reveal 2019 dates, new venue, and enhanced program

BIGSOUND might be five months away, but the annual music showcase is wasting no time in laying the groundwork, announcing its dates, new venue, and enhanced program today. With BIGSOUND's 2018 event…

By Tyler Jenke - Apr 8, 2019
BIGSOUND reveal 2019 dates, new venue, and enhanced program

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BIGSOUND reveal 2019 dates, new venue, and enhanced program

BIGSOUND might be five months away, but the annual music showcase is wasting no time in laying the groundwork, announcing its dates, new venue, and enhanced program today. With BIGSOUND's 2018 event…

By Tyler Jenke - Apr 8, 2019
The Living End's manager opens up about her shock firing

The Living End's manager opens up about her shock firing

After more than two decades as the manager of Aussie rock icons The Living End, Rae Harvey has described how she has been unceremoniously fired from her role. For the vast majority of The Living…

By Tyler Jenke - Apr 2, 2019
The Living End's manager opens up about her shock firing

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The Living End's manager opens up about her shock firing

After more than two decades as the manager of Aussie rock icons The Living End, Rae Harvey has described how she has been unceremoniously fired from her role. For the vast majority of The Living…

By Tyler Jenke - Apr 2, 2019
Sia now has more YouTube videos with a billion views than any other female artist

Sia now has more YouTube videos with a billion views than any other female artist

Australia's own Sia is now one of the most successful female artists on YouTube, with more videos with a billion views than any other female artist. Back in December of 2012, the world of music…

By Tyler Jenke - Mar 27, 2019
Sia now has more YouTube videos with a billion views than any other female artist

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Sia now has more YouTube videos with a billion views than any other female artist

Australia's own Sia is now one of the most successful female artists on YouTube, with more videos with a billion views than any other female artist. Back in December of 2012, the world of music…

By Tyler Jenke - Mar 27, 2019
The nominees have been announced for the 2019 APRA Music Awards

The nominees have been announced for the 2019 APRA Music Awards

The APRA Music Awards are back for another year, with the nominees for the 2019 edition being announced today. Following on from a stunning year in 2018 which saw Paul Kelly's 'Firewood and Candles'…

By Tyler Jenke - Mar 26, 2019
The nominees have been announced for the 2019 APRA Music Awards

News

The nominees have been announced for the 2019 APRA Music Awards

The APRA Music Awards are back for another year, with the nominees for the 2019 edition being announced today. Following on from a stunning year in 2018 which saw Paul Kelly's 'Firewood and Candles'…

By Tyler Jenke - Mar 26, 2019
Rodgers & Hammerstein earning 90% of Ariana Grande's '7 Rings' royalties

Rodgers & Hammerstein earning 90% of Ariana Grande's '7 Rings' royalties

Ariana Grande's recent chart-topping single appears to be a financial success, though it's not the singer who is receiving most of its spoils. Back in January, Ariana Grande unleashed her single '7…

By Tyler Jenke - Mar 20, 2019
Rodgers & Hammerstein earning 90% of Ariana Grande's '7 Rings' royalties

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Rodgers & Hammerstein earning 90% of Ariana Grande's '7 Rings' royalties

Ariana Grande's recent chart-topping single appears to be a financial success, though it's not the singer who is receiving most of its spoils. Back in January, Ariana Grande unleashed her single '7…

By Tyler Jenke - Mar 20, 2019
Unreleased Michael Hutchence songs to feature on new doco soundtrack

Unreleased Michael Hutchence songs to feature on new doco soundtrack

An upcoming documentary about the life of late INXS frontman Michael Hutchence is set to premiere soon, with its soundtrack featuring some previously-unheard tracks. Next month, Americans will get…

By Tyler Jenke - Mar 14, 2019
Unreleased Michael Hutchence songs to feature on new doco soundtrack

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Unreleased Michael Hutchence songs to feature on new doco soundtrack

An upcoming documentary about the life of late INXS frontman Michael Hutchence is set to premiere soon, with its soundtrack featuring some previously-unheard tracks. Next month, Americans will get…

By Tyler Jenke - Mar 14, 2019
Splendour & Falls Festival have officially secured their 'permanent home'

Splendour & Falls Festival have officially secured their 'permanent home'

The futures of Splendour In The Grass and Falls Festival are no longer up in the air, with the North Byron Parklands officially confirmed as the "permanent home" of these iconic events. For a few…

By Tyler Jenke - Mar 13, 2019
Splendour & Falls Festival have officially secured their 'permanent home'

News

Splendour & Falls Festival have officially secured their 'permanent home'

The futures of Splendour In The Grass and Falls Festival are no longer up in the air, with the North Byron Parklands officially confirmed as the "permanent home" of these iconic events. For a few…

By Tyler Jenke - Mar 13, 2019
Aussie festivals have come together to launch the #VoteMusic campaign

Aussie festivals have come together to launch the #VoteMusic campaign

Some of the biggest music festivals in Australia have come together today to launch the #VoteMusic campaign in hopes of saving New South Wales' live music scene. If you found yourself on Facebook…

By Tyler Jenke - Mar 12, 2019
Aussie festivals have come together to launch the #VoteMusic campaign

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Aussie festivals have come together to launch the #VoteMusic campaign

Some of the biggest music festivals in Australia have come together today to launch the #VoteMusic campaign in hopes of saving New South Wales' live music scene. If you found yourself on Facebook…

By Tyler Jenke - Mar 12, 2019
Aussie songwriter Ben Abraham weighs in on the Spotify payment debate

Aussie songwriter Ben Abraham weighs in on the Spotify payment debate

Melbourne-born songwriter Ben Abraham has weighed in on the debate that artists are underpaid by Spotify, noting the harsh realties faced by those within the music industry. Ever since streaming…

By Tyler Jenke - Mar 10, 2019
Aussie songwriter Ben Abraham weighs in on the Spotify payment debate

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Aussie songwriter Ben Abraham weighs in on the Spotify payment debate

Melbourne-born songwriter Ben Abraham has weighed in on the debate that artists are underpaid by Spotify, noting the harsh realties faced by those within the music industry. Ever since streaming…

By Tyler Jenke - Mar 10, 2019
Eminem's New Zealand legal battle could be moving to the Supreme Court

Eminem's New Zealand legal battle could be moving to the Supreme Court

Just days after wrapping up his record-breaking Australian tour, it seems that Eminem has got our eastern neighbours in his sights again, taking his New Zealand copyright battle to the country's top…

By Tyler Jenke - Mar 7, 2019
Eminem's New Zealand legal battle could be moving to the Supreme Court

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Eminem's New Zealand legal battle could be moving to the Supreme Court

Just days after wrapping up his record-breaking Australian tour, it seems that Eminem has got our eastern neighbours in his sights again, taking his New Zealand copyright battle to the country's top…

By Tyler Jenke - Mar 7, 2019
Gurrumul has taken out the 2018 Australian Music Prize

Gurrumul has taken out the 2018 Australian Music Prize

The 14th annual Australian Music Prize has been handed out today, with the honour going out to the late Gurrumul with his record Djarimirri (Child Of The Rainbow). Earlier this year, the shortlist…

By Tyler Jenke - Mar 7, 2019
Gurrumul has taken out the 2018 Australian Music Prize

News

Gurrumul has taken out the 2018 Australian Music Prize

The 14th annual Australian Music Prize has been handed out today, with the honour going out to the late Gurrumul with his record Djarimirri (Child Of The Rainbow). Earlier this year, the shortlist…

By Tyler Jenke - Mar 7, 2019
Dean Lewis is the most Shazamed artist in America right now

Dean Lewis is the most Shazamed artist in America right now

Dean Lewis has just scored himself another impressive accolade, becoming the #1 most Shazamed artist in America right now. Ask anyone about how well things have been going for Dean Lewis lately, and…

By Tyler Jenke - Mar 5, 2019
Dean Lewis is the most Shazamed artist in America right now

News

Dean Lewis is the most Shazamed artist in America right now

Dean Lewis has just scored himself another impressive accolade, becoming the #1 most Shazamed artist in America right now. Ask anyone about how well things have been going for Dean Lewis lately, and…

By Tyler Jenke - Mar 5, 2019
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