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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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The National Indigenous Music Awards has launched Australia’s first Indigenous music chart

The National Indigenous Music Awards has launched Australia’s first Indigenous music chart

The National Indigenous Music Awards have made Australian music history today, partnering with Radio Monitor and the SGC Group to launch Australia's first Indigenous music chart. Designed to help…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 16, 2018
The National Indigenous Music Awards has launched Australia’s first Indigenous music chart

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The National Indigenous Music Awards has launched Australia’s first Indigenous music chart

The National Indigenous Music Awards have made Australian music history today, partnering with Radio Monitor and the SGC Group to launch Australia's first Indigenous music chart. Designed to help…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 16, 2018
Ariana Grande's 'thank u, next' breaks another Spotify streaming record

Ariana Grande's 'thank u, next' breaks another Spotify streaming record

Ariana Grande's latest single has made Spotify history, becoming the fastest song to surpass 100 million streams. Back in August, Ariana Grande released her latest full-length album, Sweetener. While…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 15, 2018
Ariana Grande's 'thank u, next' breaks another Spotify streaming record

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Ariana Grande's 'thank u, next' breaks another Spotify streaming record

Ariana Grande's latest single has made Spotify history, becoming the fastest song to surpass 100 million streams. Back in August, Ariana Grande released her latest full-length album, Sweetener. While…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 15, 2018
NSW Government releases its music inquiry findings

NSW Government releases its music inquiry findings

The NSW Government has today released its findings from a year-long inquiry into the music and arts economy in New South Wales. Last year, it was announced that the NSW Government was set to hold an…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 15, 2018
NSW Government releases its music inquiry findings

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NSW Government releases its music inquiry findings

The NSW Government has today released its findings from a year-long inquiry into the music and arts economy in New South Wales. Last year, it was announced that the NSW Government was set to hold an…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 15, 2018
Prince's estate has won a $4m lawsuit against posthumous EP producer

Prince's estate has won a $4m lawsuit against posthumous EP producer

The estate of late rocker Prince has emerged victorious is a lengthy court battle over an unauthorised posthumous EP. Back in April of 2017, sound engineer, songwriter and producer George Ian Boxill…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 14, 2018
Prince's estate has won a $4m lawsuit against posthumous EP producer

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Prince's estate has won a $4m lawsuit against posthumous EP producer

The estate of late rocker Prince has emerged victorious is a lengthy court battle over an unauthorised posthumous EP. Back in April of 2017, sound engineer, songwriter and producer George Ian Boxill…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 14, 2018
A new weekly hip-hop show is set to premiere on MTV tonight

A new weekly hip-hop show is set to premiere on MTV tonight

Fans of the Australian hip hop, rap, and R B music scenes are in for a treat, with the new weekly series MTV Call Response: Hip Hop set to make its premiere tonight. While Australian music fans have…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 14, 2018
A new weekly hip-hop show is set to premiere on MTV tonight

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A new weekly hip-hop show is set to premiere on MTV tonight

Fans of the Australian hip hop, rap, and R B music scenes are in for a treat, with the new weekly series MTV Call Response: Hip Hop set to make its premiere tonight. While Australian music fans have…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 14, 2018
'Bohemian Rhapsody' censored in Malaysia due to anti-homosexuality laws

'Bohemian Rhapsody' censored in Malaysia due to anti-homosexuality laws

Malaysian fans of Queen are being urged to watch Bohemian Rhapsody somewhere else, with reports the film has been heavily edited to appease anti-homosexuality laws. For a few weeks now, critics have…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 13, 2018
'Bohemian Rhapsody' censored in Malaysia due to anti-homosexuality laws

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'Bohemian Rhapsody' censored in Malaysia due to anti-homosexuality laws

Malaysian fans of Queen are being urged to watch Bohemian Rhapsody somewhere else, with reports the film has been heavily edited to appease anti-homosexuality laws. For a few weeks now, critics have…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 13, 2018
Aussie songwriters settle Ed Sheeran copyright lawsuit

Aussie songwriters settle Ed Sheeran copyright lawsuit

A pair of Aussie songwriters have settled a copyright case against Ed Sheeran, Tim McGraw, and Faith Hill. Earlier this year, it was announced that ex-Thirsty Merc guitarist Sean Carey and…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 12, 2018
Aussie songwriters settle Ed Sheeran copyright lawsuit

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Aussie songwriters settle Ed Sheeran copyright lawsuit

A pair of Aussie songwriters have settled a copyright case against Ed Sheeran, Tim McGraw, and Faith Hill. Earlier this year, it was announced that ex-Thirsty Merc guitarist Sean Carey and…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 12, 2018
The music industry has criticised Donald Trump's response to US wildfires

The music industry has criticised Donald Trump's response to US wildfires

US President Donald Trump has become the target of a number of those in the music industry, thanks to an 'insensitive' Tweet in response to California's wildfire crisis. Over the last few days, the…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 12, 2018
The music industry has criticised Donald Trump's response to US wildfires

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The music industry has criticised Donald Trump's response to US wildfires

US President Donald Trump has become the target of a number of those in the music industry, thanks to an 'insensitive' Tweet in response to California's wildfire crisis. Over the last few days, the…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 12, 2018
5 Seconds Of Summer to return home for a special ARIA Awards performance

5 Seconds Of Summer to return home for a special ARIA Awards performance

Aussie world-beaters 5 Seconds Of Summer have become the latest act announced to perform at the 2018 ARIA Awards. Just days after British singer Rita Ora was announced as the first performer for this…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 11, 2018
5 Seconds Of Summer to return home for a special ARIA Awards performance

News

5 Seconds Of Summer to return home for a special ARIA Awards performance

Aussie world-beaters 5 Seconds Of Summer have become the latest act announced to perform at the 2018 ARIA Awards. Just days after British singer Rita Ora was announced as the first performer for this…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 11, 2018
Elvis Presley to receive posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom

Elvis Presley to receive posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom

Elvis Presley's estate is set to add another accolade to their collection next week, when the singer is given a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom award. Back in 2017, we passed the 40th…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 11, 2018
Elvis Presley to receive posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom

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Elvis Presley to receive posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom

Elvis Presley's estate is set to add another accolade to their collection next week, when the singer is given a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom award. Back in 2017, we passed the 40th…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 11, 2018
Apple are investigating Kris Wu's 'fraudulent' US iTunes sales

Apple are investigating Kris Wu's 'fraudulent' US iTunes sales

iTunes are looking into claims that bots helped secure a chart-topping appearance by Chinese-Canadian musician Kris Wu earlier this week. Last Friday saw the release of Antares, the debut solo album…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 8, 2018
Apple are investigating Kris Wu's 'fraudulent' US iTunes sales

News

Apple are investigating Kris Wu's 'fraudulent' US iTunes sales

iTunes are looking into claims that bots helped secure a chart-topping appearance by Chinese-Canadian musician Kris Wu earlier this week. Last Friday saw the release of Antares, the debut solo album…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 8, 2018
Missy Elliott and Mariah Carey nominated for Songwriters Hall of Fame

Missy Elliott and Mariah Carey nominated for Songwriters Hall of Fame

The Songwriters Hall of Fame have announced the nominees for its 2019 induction ceremony. While the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tends to make the headlines for a variety of infamous reasons each year,…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 8, 2018
Missy Elliott and Mariah Carey nominated for Songwriters Hall of Fame

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Missy Elliott and Mariah Carey nominated for Songwriters Hall of Fame

The Songwriters Hall of Fame have announced the nominees for its 2019 induction ceremony. While the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tends to make the headlines for a variety of infamous reasons each year,…

By Tyler Jenke - Nov 8, 2018
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