Mary Varvaris, Journalist

Mary Varvaris

I'm a Staff Writer for The Music and Kill Your Stereo based in Melbourne.

You can find me listening to anything from mewithoutYou, Radiohead, Northlane, Jaguar Jonze, Julia Jacklin or Paramore at any time. Outside of The Music and Kill Your Stereo, my journalism has been featured in The Age, Australian Guitar Magazine, Blunt Magazine, Chorus.fm (previously known as AbsolutePunk.net), my Substack newsletter, and more. You can view my work on my Linktree.

I'm a lifelong metalhead and all-around music lover, which stems from my childhood, where I was raised in a family of talented musos and fans of great songs. I wouldn't be where I am today without them.

When I'm not writing, I'm hanging out with my dog, catching a gig somewhere in Melbourne, or just watching tv.

News / Music
Johnny Cash in the 'I Walk The Line' (The Best of the Johnny Cash Show) video
Johnny Cash Estate Suing Coca-Cola For Using Impersonator In New Ad
Cash’s estate has argued that while it has previously allowed the use of his music, Coca-Cola allegedly didn’t approach them for permission for the advert.
News / Music
Ian Lees performing with Chasin The Train
Country Music Community Grieves Legend Ian Lees
Ian Lees passed away on Sunday after suffering a heart attack.
News / Music
Luke Bryan and Ella Langley
Luke Bryan & Ella Langley Join Forces For Christmas Classic Song
Bryan and Langley's rendition of 'Winter Wonderland' features on Bryan's new Christmas EP.
News / Music
Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll Opens Up About The Drawbacks Of Touring Australia: 'I Want To Go Home'
"This trip over here f*cked my stomach up," the singer explained in a new interview.
News / Festivals
Crowded House at Bluesfest 2025
Bluesfest Drops Massive 2026 Line-up
"Our Bluesfest announcement today is a pearler - it’s a beauty," said Festival Director Peter Noble OAM of today's massive first artist announcement.
News / Music
Beyond The Valley Festival
Sit Or Stand? Incident At Jelly Roll Concert Sparks Debate About Concert Etiquette
What's the etiquette for standing up when you have seats at a concert? How about phones, doof sticks, or talking during the show? We're all unsure.
News / Music
Sacha
Sacha Makes Her Grand Ole Opry Debut, Unveils Christmas Song
“I had family coming in tonight, and I didn’t know if it was my Opry debut or my wedding,” Sacha quipped on the Grand Ole Opry stage.
News / Music
John Williamson
John Williamson Responds After 'True Blue' Was Used At Anti-Immigration Rallies
"‘True Blue’ is a song for all Australians and should not be hijacked by any group that seeks to use the song to sow division."
News / Festivals
Savannah In The Round
Savannah In The Round Ready For Its Biggest Year To Date
Over 30,000 country and rock music fans are expected to attend the 2025 Savannah In The Round festival.
News / Music
Lainey Wilson
Lainey Wilson Drops Bing Crosby Duet
Christmas has come early for Lainey Wilson and Bing Crosby fans.
News / Music
Sara Berki
Sara Berki To Perform At The 2025 NRLW Grand Final
"My teams are playing on Sunday and so am I," Berki revealed in a social media post.
News / Music
Noah Cyrus
Noah Cyrus Announces 2025 Australian Headline Tour Dates
Noah Cyrus performs some headline dates alongside performing at Changing Tides festival with Sam Fender, The Rubens, and more.
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