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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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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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Jimmy Barnes’ first-ever podcast

Jimmy Barnes is one of Australia’s greatest rock artists of all time — but you haven’t heard these stories, which he has revealed for the first time in his new podcast and book.

Music

EMBARGOED OCT 17. Good mates Jock Zonfrillo and Jimmy Barnes. Picture: Jimmy Barnes/Facebook

Barnesy and MasterChef judge’s secret food project

It’s somewhere between a sausage sizzle and a hamburger and Jimmy Barnes and Jock Zonfrillo are keen to make a new fast food work in Australia. LISTEN TO HIS PODCAST

Music

EMBARGOED FOR 10PM SEPT 10. Bruce Springsteen. Picture: Supplied

If Trump wins, Australia gets The Boss

On the eve of the release of his new record and documentary, The Boss reaffirms his love affair with Australia and declares he’s “on the next plane” if Donald Trump is re-elected.

Music

WEEKEND TELEGRAPHS -16/9/20EMBARGO WARNING - MUST NOT USE BEFORE CHECKING WITH WEEKEND PIC EDITOR JEFF DARMANIN - Jimmy Barnes pictured at his Berrima home today for story on his book launch. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

Barnesy hits No. 1 on the book charts

Jimmy Barnes completes a hat trick of No. 1s as an author as his third book Killing Time joins Working Class Boy and Working Class Man as a bestseller. LISTEN TO HIS NEW PODCAST

Music

EMBARGOED FOR WED SEPTEMBER 23RD, 2020. Tones and I. Picture: Supplied.

Shock twist as Australia’s most streamed songs revealed

The top 50 most streamed songs in Australia have been released, with some surprise additions that will baffle industry pundits. Cast a vote for your favourite.

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