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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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Gibson have posted an online ad looking for their new CEO

Gibson have posted an online ad looking for their new CEO

Have you ever wanted the honour of being in charge of one of the most famous guitar manufacturers of all time? Well, have we got news for you, because Gibson have just begun advertising online for…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 9, 2018
Gibson have posted an online ad looking for their new CEO

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Gibson have posted an online ad looking for their new CEO

Have you ever wanted the honour of being in charge of one of the most famous guitar manufacturers of all time? Well, have we got news for you, because Gibson have just begun advertising online for…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 9, 2018
Plain White T's' 'Hey There Delilah' is being turned into a TV series for some reason

Plain White T's' 'Hey There Delilah' is being turned into a TV series for some reason

Cast your mind back to the mid-'00s for a second. If there's one thing that you'll undoubtedly remember (apart from the inexplicable popularity of Crazy Frog), it's the Plain White T's' biggest hit,…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 8, 2018
Plain White T's' 'Hey There Delilah' is being turned into a TV series for some reason

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Plain White T's' 'Hey There Delilah' is being turned into a TV series for some reason

Cast your mind back to the mid-'00s for a second. If there's one thing that you'll undoubtedly remember (apart from the inexplicable popularity of Crazy Frog), it's the Plain White T's' biggest hit,…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 8, 2018
Johnny Depp's Notorious B.I.G. movie, 'City Of Lies' has been pulled from release

Johnny Depp's Notorious B.I.G. movie, 'City Of Lies' has been pulled from release

An upcoming Johnny Depp film has been pulled from its scheduled release date, just a month before it was set to premiere. Back in 2016, it was revealed that Johnny Depp had been cast in the film City…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 7, 2018
Johnny Depp's Notorious B.I.G. movie, 'City Of Lies' has been pulled from release

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Johnny Depp's Notorious B.I.G. movie, 'City Of Lies' has been pulled from release

An upcoming Johnny Depp film has been pulled from its scheduled release date, just a month before it was set to premiere. Back in 2016, it was revealed that Johnny Depp had been cast in the film City…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 7, 2018
Iron Maiden respond to multi-million dollar lawsuit from former singer

Iron Maiden respond to multi-million dollar lawsuit from former singer

Iron Maiden have responded to their latest lawsuit, which has seen them accused of plagiarising lyrics from early singer Dennis Willcock. Back in March, Iron Maiden settled their lawsuit which saw…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 6, 2018
Iron Maiden respond to multi-million dollar lawsuit from former singer

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Iron Maiden respond to multi-million dollar lawsuit from former singer

Iron Maiden have responded to their latest lawsuit, which has seen them accused of plagiarising lyrics from early singer Dennis Willcock. Back in March, Iron Maiden settled their lawsuit which saw…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 6, 2018
Major record labels coming together to sue YouTube stream-ripping sites

Major record labels coming together to sue YouTube stream-ripping sites

Music's biggest record labels are joining forces to fight against two of the most notorious stream-ripping websites. Ever since YouTube went live back in 2006, music fans have been using various…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 5, 2018
Major record labels coming together to sue YouTube stream-ripping sites

News

Major record labels coming together to sue YouTube stream-ripping sites

Music's biggest record labels are joining forces to fight against two of the most notorious stream-ripping websites. Ever since YouTube went live back in 2006, music fans have been using various…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 5, 2018
New study says music piracy is on the decline because streaming is easier

New study says music piracy is on the decline because streaming is easier

It appears that attempts to reduce Internet piracy are working, with a new study from the UK indicating that people are choosing to stream music rather than illegally download it, citing ease of…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 2, 2018
New study says music piracy is on the decline because streaming is easier

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New study says music piracy is on the decline because streaming is easier

It appears that attempts to reduce Internet piracy are working, with a new study from the UK indicating that people are choosing to stream music rather than illegally download it, citing ease of…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 2, 2018
Nicki Minaj delays album release after inability to clear Tracy Chapman sample

Nicki Minaj delays album release after inability to clear Tracy Chapman sample

Nicki Minaj has been forced to push back the release date of her fourth album Queen, after being unable to clear a sample by US musician Tracy Chapman. Earlier this year, Nicki Minaj announced that…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 2, 2018
Nicki Minaj delays album release after inability to clear Tracy Chapman sample

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Nicki Minaj delays album release after inability to clear Tracy Chapman sample

Nicki Minaj has been forced to push back the release date of her fourth album Queen, after being unable to clear a sample by US musician Tracy Chapman. Earlier this year, Nicki Minaj announced that…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 2, 2018
The infamous Heaven's Gate cult has accused Lil Uzi Vert of ripping off their artwork

The infamous Heaven's Gate cult has accused Lil Uzi Vert of ripping off their artwork

The infamous Heaven's Gate cult are not too happy with US hip-hop artist Lil Uzi Vert, accusing the rapper of stealing their artwork for his upcoming release. Back in 1997, Heaven's Gate achieved…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 1, 2018
The infamous Heaven's Gate cult has accused Lil Uzi Vert of ripping off their artwork

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The infamous Heaven's Gate cult has accused Lil Uzi Vert of ripping off their artwork

The infamous Heaven's Gate cult are not too happy with US hip-hop artist Lil Uzi Vert, accusing the rapper of stealing their artwork for his upcoming release. Back in 1997, Heaven's Gate achieved…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 1, 2018
Spotify says Metallica use local listening data to curate concert setlists

Spotify says Metallica use local listening data to curate concert setlists

Have you ever bought tickets to see your favourite band live, only to then listen to all of their tunes in anticipation as you wonder what their setlist will look like? Well as it turns out, some…

By Tyler Jenke - Jul 29, 2018
Spotify says Metallica use local listening data to curate concert setlists

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Spotify says Metallica use local listening data to curate concert setlists

Have you ever bought tickets to see your favourite band live, only to then listen to all of their tunes in anticipation as you wonder what their setlist will look like? Well as it turns out, some…

By Tyler Jenke - Jul 29, 2018
Didirri, Arno Faraji, & Robbie Miller lead BIGSOUND's huge second announcement

Didirri, Arno Faraji, & Robbie Miller lead BIGSOUND's huge second announcement

We're not far off from the 2018 edition of BIGSOUND kicking off, and as usual, the annual conference have done what they do best and expanded with a huge announcement of stunning local acts. Just…

By Tyler Jenke - Jul 25, 2018
Didirri, Arno Faraji, & Robbie Miller lead BIGSOUND's huge second announcement

News

Didirri, Arno Faraji, & Robbie Miller lead BIGSOUND's huge second announcement

We're not far off from the 2018 edition of BIGSOUND kicking off, and as usual, the annual conference have done what they do best and expanded with a huge announcement of stunning local acts. Just…

By Tyler Jenke - Jul 25, 2018
Hatchie has taken out the fourth round of Levi's Music Prize

Hatchie has taken out the fourth round of Levi's Music Prize

Brisbane's Hatchie is undoubtedly on top of the world right now, having taken home a whopping $25,000 after winning the fourth round of the Levi’s Music Prize. First handed out in September, the…

By Tyler Jenke - Jul 23, 2018
Hatchie has taken out the fourth round of Levi's Music Prize

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Hatchie has taken out the fourth round of Levi's Music Prize

Brisbane's Hatchie is undoubtedly on top of the world right now, having taken home a whopping $25,000 after winning the fourth round of the Levi’s Music Prize. First handed out in September, the…

By Tyler Jenke - Jul 23, 2018
Paul Kelly and Joey Cape lead BIGSOUND's second lineup of speakers

Paul Kelly and Joey Cape lead BIGSOUND's second lineup of speakers

BIGSOUND's already-stacked lineup of speakers for their 2018 event has just gotten even bigger, with the conference announcing another round of industry professionals who will be joining the ranks…

By Tyler Jenke - Jul 5, 2018
Paul Kelly and Joey Cape lead BIGSOUND's second lineup of speakers

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Paul Kelly and Joey Cape lead BIGSOUND's second lineup of speakers

BIGSOUND's already-stacked lineup of speakers for their 2018 event has just gotten even bigger, with the conference announcing another round of industry professionals who will be joining the ranks…

By Tyler Jenke - Jul 5, 2018
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