Why modern pop music lacks emotional power
New research shows pop melodies have become less complex since 2000, explaining why songs like Queen's Don't Stop Me Now create stronger emotional responses than modern hits.
New research shows pop melodies have become less complex since 2000, explaining why songs like Queen's Don't Stop Me Now create stronger emotional responses than modern hits.
Perth Festival's Lotterywest Films season is back with 18 weeks of world-class cinema at Somerville. Discover Oscar contenders, Cannes winners, and films from Iraq to North Macedonia.
Australian parents are turning to nostalgic, screen-free gifts like MP3 players and film cameras for Christmas 2025. Discover the top retro toys and the push for smartphone-free kids.
Popular Scarborough pizzeria General Public Food Co. opens its new family-friendly, gluten-free venue in Marmion. Open from 6am daily for coffee, brunch & sourdough pizza.
Perth's new $17.8 million Surf CAT bus service launches this weekend, offering free rides to Scarborough Beach with special surfboard racks. A game-changer for summer travel!
Spilt Milk festival releases set times for Perth, with Kendrick Lamar headlining. New acts Genesis Owusu and Lotte Gallagher join the line-up. Get your tickets now!
The Yours and Owls Festival is set for a 2026 return to Wollongong, backed by a $250,000 federal grant. Discover how this funding supports Australian artists and the local music scene.
DoorDash launches massive 60,000 free meal giveaway to help Australians with cost-of-living pressures. Get free burgers, burritos, pizza and meal bundles this week.
Cellist Li-Wei Qin dazzled with the WA Symphony Orchestra under Asher Fisch in a magnificent performance of Tchaikovsky, Mozart, and Wagner at Winthrop Hall. Discover the highlights of this unforgettable classical music event.
Explore stunning photos capturing 25 years of Queenscliff Music Festival's evolution. From humble beginnings to iconic Australian music event. See the memories!
Thousands celebrated WA Day at Burswood Park with family activities, live music, and innovation exhibits. Discover the highlights from the vibrant festival finale.
Doja Cat kicked off her Australian tour in Perth with a fiery, chaotic performance. Read our review of the RAC Arena spectacle, including her clapback to critics.
Western Australia's vibrant multicultural community came together for an unforgettable weekend at Burswood Park Festival. Discover how this event showcased WA's diversity and unity.
Hundreds of families flocked to Burswood Park for the action-packed start of the 2025 WA Day Festival. Read about the BMX shows, rides, and live music that made the day a hit.
Discover what truly defines being West Australian - from historical independence to modern economic power. Explore WA's unique spirit and identity today!
Artistic director Anna Reece reveals Perth Festival 2026's ambitious program, building on 2025's success with 20 world premieres and the return of the East Perth Power Station hub. Discover the full program and book tickets.
Discover Perth's top events this week including the free WA Day Festival with Voyager and Little Birdy, Doja Cat's arena tour, Franz Ferdinand, and local theatre. Plan your week now!
The WA Day Festival kicks off this weekend! Meet Channel 7 stars like Susannah Carr & Angela Tsun, get exclusive merch, and enjoy the fun. Find out more and join the celebration!
Newcastle musician Lachlan X. Morris releases his fifth album exclusively on physical formats, taking a stand against the streaming algorithm culture and championing active listening.
Applecross streets are carpeted in violet as jacaranda trees hit their spectacular spring peak. Discover why locals love this iconic Perth display and details for the 25th annual Jacaranda Festival.
Fremantle's beloved music venue Freo.Social secures $150,000 federal grant for sound-proofing upgrades, ending closure threats from noise complaints. The historic venue can now continue hosting 200+ shows annually.
Get ready for the WA Day Festival 2025! Enjoy almost a dozen free rides, Bertie Beetle showbags, live music from Drapht & Jebediah, and delicious food. Happening June 7-8 at Burswood Park.
Seventeen beloved WA mascots will compete in the quirky Great Mascot Race at Burswood Park on November 22. Get the full form guide and betting odds for this iconic WA Day Festival event.
Rock icon Lenny Kravitz delivered a powerhouse performance at Newcastle Entertainment Centre, showcasing timeless hits and impressive energy despite disappointing attendance numbers.
An Australian mother's organic weighted blanket earns Forbes' 2025 best list. Bead-free design using natural materials revolutionises children's sleep safety. Shop the Black Friday sale now!
Your essential guide to the 2025 WA Day Festival in Perth. Enjoy free concerts from Drapht, Little Birdy, Jebediah, a drone show, fireworks, BMX stunts & family activities. Plan your weekend now!
Canberra's Enlighten Festival 2026 launches three months early to attract more interstate visitors. Mark Seymour to perform with CSO in free Symphony in the Park concert.
Friends of Kings Park announces exclusive Singapore Garden Festival tour in July 2026. Four-night experience includes Gardens by the Bay, Botanic Gardens, and raises funds for Perth's iconic park.
The 2025 ARIA Awards lit up Sydney with a stellar red carpet. Olivia Dean performed, and legends You Am I entered the Hall of Fame. Read all about music's biggest night!
Rapper Drapht headlines the 2025 WA Day Festival, celebrating Western Australia's unique culture and talent. Discover the free event's music lineup and family activities.