JOY Drive

12 May 2023

The Ed Sheeran case – What it tells us about pop music

Music

Jadey O’Regan, Lecturer in Contemporary Music at Sydney Conservatorium of Music talks about The Ed Sheeran case and its impact on pop music.  This is a fascinating chat where Jadey explains the role of chord progression in pop music and why there will always be chord progression similarities in pop songs.

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15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Micah Goldwater: Why Rational People Still Believe in Superstitions

Popular Culture, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

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Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Some Gen Z Men Are Returning to Traditional Gender Views

LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Social Media, Society & Culture

New research suggests some Gen Z men are expressing more traditional views about gender roles than older generations. Associate Professor ...

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Ben Cork: What the Pride in Sport Survey Reveals About Inclusion in Australian Sport

LGBTIQA+ Community, Professional, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

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