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
Chris Stapleton
Chris Stapleton Reveals He's Anti-Shoey While Touring Australia
"I will graciously decline to do that," Stapleton said of the controversial Aussie practice.
Features / Premiere
Shea Fisher
VIDEO PREMIERE: Shea Fisher - 'Take Me Back To Texas'
'Take Me Back To Texas' marks Shea Fisher's first new music in five years.
News / Music
Lasso Country Music Festival
Lasso Country Music Festival Announces Stacked 2025 Line-up
The Wolfe Brothers, Tori Forsyth, Denvah, and Robbie Mortimer lead the 2025 event.
News / Music
Kelsea Ballerini
'We Have To Stop That': Kelsea Ballerini Shuts Down Rude Fan Chants Towards Ex Morgan Evans
Ballerini made her stance clear about rude, loud chants at her shows toward her ex, Morgan Evans.
News / Music
Brett Young
Brett Young Announces Sam Fischer As Support For Australian Tour
Sam Fischer is an Australian singer-songwriter who's found success with his viral single, 'This City.'
News / Music
Chad Morgan
Capella Country Music Festival Drops Line-up, Honours Chad Morgan
Chad Morgan was the “soul” of the Capella Country Music Festival, as well as a co-founder and mentor.
News / Music
The Wiggles and Dolly Parton
The Wiggles Drop Two New Songs Starring Dolly Parton
Get ready to be 'Friends!' and count 1 to 5 with Dolly Parton and The Wiggles.
News / Music
Casey Barnes, Tori Forsyth, James Johnston
Could An Australian Country Artist Win A CMA Award?
Tour promoter Michael Chugg sure thinks it's a possibility.
News / Music
Zach Top
Zach Top Refunds Fans After Judging His Own Performance As Sub-Par
"This is not the kind of show I want to put on," Top told fans, offering them refunds for a performance he was unhappy with.
Features / Premiere
Clancy Pye
VIDEO PREMIERE: Clancy Pye - 'Days Like This'
'Days Like This' has a beautiful video about little girls who miss their dads, with a personal twist.
News / Music
Kingswood performing live
Kingswood Feature Documentary Heading To Cinemas This April
The documentary captures the band during their 112-date tour across Australia last year.
Features / Premiere
Jay Santilli & Tori Darke
VIDEO PREMIERE: Tori Darke & Jay Santilli - 'Trouble'
"I have one word for the 'Trouble' music video, and that is FUN," Darke said.
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