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Kathy McCabeNational Music Writer

Kathy McCabe is the National Music Writer for News Corp with more than 30 years experience covering the big album and single releases and best – and worst – gigs to hit Australian stages. She gets the interviews with the biggest stars in the world from the Rolling Stones and Foo Fighters to Pink and Cher and is a passionate advocate for the Australian music community.

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on October 18, 2020 US President Donald Trump dances at the end of a rally at Carson City Airport in Carson City, Nevada. - US election day is quickly approaching, but this week has shown there's still plenty of time for dancing and video games on the campaign trail. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP)

Dancing Donald busts out controversial rally songs

It doesn’t matter how many cease and desist letters Donald Trump gets, he’s still playing unauthorised songs by the world’s biggest stars. Here’s how he gets away with it.

Music

Ben Harper’s big apology to Aussie fans

Blues legend Ben Harper has revealed his embarrassment about his new record and has an apology for his Aussie fans to go with it.

Music

###EMBARGOED UNTIL OCT 31###Singer and songwriter Ruel pictured at the Lunatiques warehouse in Mascot.Picture: Christian Gilles

Ruel urges fans to buy Australian music

As gigs slowly get back up and running, artists like teen pop star Ruel have embraced the rare opportunity to perform their new songs on an all-Aussie show.

SmartDaily

Elvis Costello releases new album

Elvis Costello may have left the building for the last time to make a new album in the era of COVID, with Hey Clockface recorded in Helsinki, Paris and New York.

Music

Troy Cassar-Daley, Adam Goodes, Pat ANderson and Stan Grant painted by Apparition Media for the video accompanying the Uluru Statement of the Heart recorded for new Midnight Oil album, The Makarrata Project.

Oils tap Adam Goodes’ artist for new album

Midnight Oil is releasing its long-awaited new album with a stirring video made by the artists behind an iconic mural of AFL legend Adam Goodes.

ExclusiveMusic

5SOS star’s private hell with booze, body image

As part of the world’s biggest pop bands, life for 5SOS drummer Ashton Irwin can be great. But as his new solo album reveals, it can also be seriously lonely.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 25: Singer Amy Shark performs before the 2020 NRL Grand Final match between the Penrith Panthers and the Melbourne Storm at ANZ Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Amy Shark wins over crowd with INXS surprise

Within seconds of six-time ARIA Award winner Amy Shark opening her 10 minute set in difficult conditions at the NRL Grand Final, social media commentators split into three camps.

Music

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band play their first show in Australia at Perth Arena tonight. Pictured - Fronting the media at the media callPicture: Daniel Wilkins

How Springsteen wrote his new album in 10 days

Bruce Springsteen has revealed how being the last man standing after the death of a friend from his first teen band inspired his new album.

Music

Amy Shark with Travis Barker. Picture: Supplied

Amy Shark gears up for NRL Grand Final debut

Ahead of her new single’s live debut at the NRL Grand Final, Amy Shark shares how her homemade video got her noticed by Blink 182 years before she found fame.

Entertainment

Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello for BigSound keynote. Picture: Supplied.

‘Jackasses’: Rage Against The Machine guitarist hits out

Music icon and BigSound 2020 keynote speaker Tom Morello says a more humane planet is possible, but fans can’t “sit on the sidelines” and let “jackasses drive this planet into a ditch”.

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