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
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.
News / Music
Mackenzie May
Mackenzie May Drops Anticipated Second Single ‘Old School Kind Of Love’
With 'Old School Kind Of Love,' May drew inspiration from classic love stories about relationships that have stood the test of time.
News / Music
Brett Young
Extra Sydney Show Added To Brett Young's 2025 Australian Tour
Brett Young's shows in Sydney, Brisbane, and Rockhampton have already sold out.
Features / Premiere
Lyn Bowtell
VIDEO PREMIERE: Lyn Bowtell - 'Paper Cut'
'Paper Cut' is the first single from Lyn Bowtell’s forthcoming album, 'Paper Cuts.'
Features / Music
CMC Rocks 2024
A Guide For CMC Rocks 2025: Everything You Need To Know
With headliners like Cody Johnson, Jon Pardi, and Thomas Rhett, this year’s CMC Rocks festival is shaping up to be massive. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of it.
News / Music
Max McNown
Max McNown Adds Extra Dates To 2025 Australian Tour
Max McNown has added Perth to his tour itinerary, as well as a new Sydney show.
News / Music
Luke Combs
'Hundreds' Of Extra Buses & Trains Added For Luke Combs' Sydney Shows
Over 160,000 fans are expected to attend Luke Combs' two stadium shows in Sydney, Australia.
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