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 / 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.
News / Music
Lily Grace
Lily Grace Hits US TV
Lily Grace discussed country music's growth in popularity in Australia, her move to Nashville, and performed live on TV.
News / Music
Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll Announces Acting Debut
Jelly Roll will star as a hospital orderly in the popular series, 'Fire Country.'
News / Music
Travis Collins
Travis Collins Returns With Highly Anticipated 'The Band Album'
The release of 'The Band Album' will coincide with Collins' performance at this year's CMC Rocks Queensland.
News / Music
Beyoncé, Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves
Kacey Musgraves, Chris Stapleton, Beyoncé Win Early Grammy Awards
The Best Country Album winner will be revealed during the main Grammy Awards ceremony.
News / Music
Jordan Davis
Jordan Davis Announces Baby #4 Is On The Way
Jordan Davis is currently in Australia, opening for Luke Combs in stadiums.
News / Music
Andrew Swift
Andrew Swift Drops First Song Of 2025 Amid Massive National Tour
New single 'Nothing Better' was written by Swift and co-writers Lindsay Rimes and Tyler James Bellinger.
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