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
Denvah
Denvah Wins Prestigious Professional Development Award
Denvah has won a $10,000 cash prize to boost her music career.
News / Music
Lainey Wilson
Lainey Wilson Reveals Engagement To Devlin 'Duck' Hodges
In a recent interview with Countrytown, Wilson credited Hodges with helping her navigate the real-life whirlwind of her career and described him as her "best friend."
News / Festivals
CMC Rocks 2024
CMC Rocks Unveils 2025 Tailgate After Party
Dalton Dover, DJ Konsky, Y.O.G.A., and more will keep the excitement rolling for all the night owls.
News / Festivals
Casey Barnes, Sara Storer, Lee Kernaghan, Troy Cassar-Daley
New Festival 'Woodstock Farm Presents: Legends Of Country' Heading For Queensland
The new event will feature sets from Australian country music royalty: Lee Kernaghan, Troy Cassar-Daley, Casey Barnes, and Sara Storer.
News / Music
Hayley Jensen
Hayley Jensen Plots Massive 'Dirt Rich' Australian Tour
Hayley Jensen is hitting the road and performing in cities and towns she’s never visited before.
News / Music
Carrie Underwood
2025 CMT Awards Cancelled
Carrie Underwood is the most-awarded artist at the CMT Awards.
News / Festivals
Avery Anna
Avery Anna Joins CMC Rocks Line-up
"CMC Rocks has been on my bucket list since I started touring," Anna wrote after she was added to this year's CMC Rocks Festival.
News / Music
Lee Kernaghan with The Wolfe Brothers
The Wolfe Brothers & Lee Kernaghan Kickstart New Trend With 'Country Is Coming To Town'
Tori Darke, Max Jackson, and The Wiggles have gotten involved in the 'Country Is Coming To Town' trend.
News / Music
The Wiggles and Kaylee Bell
The Wiggles Team Up With Kaylee Bell For New Song 'Say The Dance, Boots ’N All'
"Having Kaylee join us on this track has been an absolute joy – her voice and energy bring something special," said Red Wiggle Simon Pryce.
Industry / News
Kasey Chambers, Dom Dolla, BARKAA, Kevin Parker
Kasey Chambers Makes 2025 APRA Song Of The Year Shortlist
First-time nominees include Royel Otis, Dom Dolla, BARKAA, Grace Cummings, Queenie, and more.
News / Music
Kaylee Bell
Kaylee Bell Welcomes Baby Boy
"Welcome to the world, our little cowboy," Bell wrote, announcing that her baby boy arrived a bit earlier than expected.
News / Music
Jake Whittaker
Jake Whittaker Wins Over 'Australian Idol' Judges With 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Performance
Whittaker played 'Bohemian Rhapsody' on acoustic guitar and ran through the lyrics with his raspy, controlled voice.
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