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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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YouTube have begun deleting "violent" music videos at the request of UK police

YouTube have begun deleting "violent" music videos at the request of UK police

Do you remember Eminem's 2000 track 'Kim'? Of course you do, it's a jaunty little ditty that provides a fictional account of the rapper bestowing unspeakable acts of violence against his then-wife.…

By Tyler Jenke - May 29, 2018
YouTube have begun deleting "violent" music videos at the request of UK police

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YouTube have begun deleting "violent" music videos at the request of UK police

Do you remember Eminem's 2000 track 'Kim'? Of course you do, it's a jaunty little ditty that provides a fictional account of the rapper bestowing unspeakable acts of violence against his then-wife.…

By Tyler Jenke - May 29, 2018
Ed Sheeran says he's "not trying to stitch fans up" with ticket cancellations

Ed Sheeran says he's "not trying to stitch fans up" with ticket cancellations

Ed Sheeran has responded to claims that his new approach to fighting scalpers isn't above board, maintaining that he's "not trying to stitch fans up" by cancelling tickets bought via resale websites.…

By Tyler Jenke - May 27, 2018
Ed Sheeran says he's "not trying to stitch fans up" with ticket cancellations

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Ed Sheeran says he's "not trying to stitch fans up" with ticket cancellations

Ed Sheeran has responded to claims that his new approach to fighting scalpers isn't above board, maintaining that he's "not trying to stitch fans up" by cancelling tickets bought via resale websites.…

By Tyler Jenke - May 27, 2018
Spotify to pay out $112m in royalties after U.S. settlement

Spotify to pay out $112m in royalties after U.S. settlement

Spotify will have to fork out more than $112 million after a U.S. federal judge approved the settlement of a years-long class action against the streaming giant. The action, launched separately three…

By Tyler Jenke - May 27, 2018
Spotify to pay out $112m in royalties after U.S. settlement

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Spotify to pay out $112m in royalties after U.S. settlement

Spotify will have to fork out more than $112 million after a U.S. federal judge approved the settlement of a years-long class action against the streaming giant. The action, launched separately three…

By Tyler Jenke - May 27, 2018
RCM Touring facing liquidation following non-payment to Big Deal Touring

RCM Touring facing liquidation following non-payment to Big Deal Touring

An application for liquidation has been lodged to the Federal Court of Australia by Sydney touring company Big Deal Touring, who allege that Melbourne's RCM Touring have failed to pay them on…

By Tyler Jenke - May 24, 2018
RCM Touring facing liquidation following non-payment to Big Deal Touring

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RCM Touring facing liquidation following non-payment to Big Deal Touring

An application for liquidation has been lodged to the Federal Court of Australia by Sydney touring company Big Deal Touring, who allege that Melbourne's RCM Touring have failed to pay them on…

By Tyler Jenke - May 24, 2018
Three people arrested at Chinese concerts thanks to facial recognition

Three people arrested at Chinese concerts thanks to facial recognition

It seems that every day we get a little bit closer to 1984, with news of a third person being arrested at a Jacky Cheung concert in China thanks to the prevalence of a facial recognition system. As…

By Tyler Jenke - May 24, 2018
Three people arrested at Chinese concerts thanks to facial recognition

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Three people arrested at Chinese concerts thanks to facial recognition

It seems that every day we get a little bit closer to 1984, with news of a third person being arrested at a Jacky Cheung concert in China thanks to the prevalence of a facial recognition system. As…

By Tyler Jenke - May 24, 2018
Ed Sheeran cancels thousands of tickets to upcoming tour to fight scalpers

Ed Sheeran cancels thousands of tickets to upcoming tour to fight scalpers

Days after Nine Inch Nails began trialling a rather antiquated way of selling concert tickets where they'll only be available physically, Ed Sheeran has begun doing his best to help fans avoid…

By Tyler Jenke - May 23, 2018
Ed Sheeran cancels thousands of tickets to upcoming tour to fight scalpers

News

Ed Sheeran cancels thousands of tickets to upcoming tour to fight scalpers

Days after Nine Inch Nails began trialling a rather antiquated way of selling concert tickets where they'll only be available physically, Ed Sheeran has begun doing his best to help fans avoid…

By Tyler Jenke - May 23, 2018
A Melbourne duo's controversial music video was removed from YouTube

A Melbourne duo's controversial music video was removed from YouTube

A controversial music video by Melbourne doom duo Divide And Dissolve has been reinstated to YouTube after it was removed for supposedly violating the video platform's Community Guidelines. On…

By Tyler Jenke - May 23, 2018
A Melbourne duo's controversial music video was removed from YouTube

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A Melbourne duo's controversial music video was removed from YouTube

A controversial music video by Melbourne doom duo Divide And Dissolve has been reinstated to YouTube after it was removed for supposedly violating the video platform's Community Guidelines. On…

By Tyler Jenke - May 23, 2018
An unearthed video has seen R. Kelly claiming it's "too late" to mute him

An unearthed video has seen R. Kelly claiming it's "too late" to mute him

R. Kelly has proudly boasted that his career is too big to be halted by the#MuteRKelly campaign, which aims to end his career as a result of the sexual assault allegations levied against him over the…

By Tyler Jenke - May 23, 2018
An unearthed video has seen R. Kelly claiming it's "too late" to mute him

News

An unearthed video has seen R. Kelly claiming it's "too late" to mute him

R. Kelly has proudly boasted that his career is too big to be halted by the#MuteRKelly campaign, which aims to end his career as a result of the sexual assault allegations levied against him over the…

By Tyler Jenke - May 23, 2018
Splendour In The Grass have defended their ticket resale facility

Splendour In The Grass have defended their ticket resale facility

When Splendour In The Grass dropped their lineup last month, many fans instantly realised that tickets to this year's festival were going to sell out, and that they might be forced to hand their…

By Tyler Jenke - May 22, 2018
Splendour In The Grass have defended their ticket resale facility

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Splendour In The Grass have defended their ticket resale facility

When Splendour In The Grass dropped their lineup last month, many fans instantly realised that tickets to this year's festival were going to sell out, and that they might be forced to hand their…

By Tyler Jenke - May 22, 2018
Trent Reznor explains why Nine Inch Nails' new album is not an EP

Trent Reznor explains why Nine Inch Nails' new album is not an EP

Just under a fortnight ago, Nine Inch Nails announced the release of their upcoming ninth album, Bad Witch. Originally planned to be released as an EP, the decision to release the new record as an…

By Tyler Jenke - May 22, 2018
Trent Reznor explains why Nine Inch Nails' new album is not an EP

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Trent Reznor explains why Nine Inch Nails' new album is not an EP

Just under a fortnight ago, Nine Inch Nails announced the release of their upcoming ninth album, Bad Witch. Originally planned to be released as an EP, the decision to release the new record as an…

By Tyler Jenke - May 22, 2018
Heritage listing hopes to save Melbourne's beloved Festival Hall

Heritage listing hopes to save Melbourne's beloved Festival Hall

Melbourne's iconic Festival Hall could be saved by developers if a push for the venue to receive Heritage listing is successful. Back in January, it was announced that the Victorian venue was being…

By Tyler Jenke - May 21, 2018
Heritage listing hopes to save Melbourne's beloved Festival Hall

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Heritage listing hopes to save Melbourne's beloved Festival Hall

Melbourne's iconic Festival Hall could be saved by developers if a push for the venue to receive Heritage listing is successful. Back in January, it was announced that the Victorian venue was being…

By Tyler Jenke - May 21, 2018
Stella Donnelly takes home grand prize at WAM Song Of The Year Awards

Stella Donnelly takes home grand prize at WAM Song Of The Year Awards

Stella Donnelly has just added another achievement to her already brilliant resumé, taking home the grand prize at this year's West Australian Music's (WAM) Song Of The Year Awards. It goes without…

By Tyler Jenke - May 17, 2018
Stella Donnelly takes home grand prize at WAM Song Of The Year Awards

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Stella Donnelly takes home grand prize at WAM Song Of The Year Awards

Stella Donnelly has just added another achievement to her already brilliant resumé, taking home the grand prize at this year's West Australian Music's (WAM) Song Of The Year Awards. It goes without…

By Tyler Jenke - May 17, 2018
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