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
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.
News / Music
Shaboozey in Nerds advertisement
Watch: Shaboozey To Star In Super Bowl Nerds Commercial
The Nerds commercial starring Shaboozey is set to air during the third quarter of the Super Bowl.
News / Music
Billy Strings
Billy Strings Announces First-Ever Headline Australian Tour
The bluegrass pioneer will perform in arenas for his debut headline tour of Australia and New Zealand.
News / Festivals
Casey Barnes @ Groundwater Country Music Festival
Country Fest QLD Teasing Two Huge International Headliners For 2025 Event
This year's festival will feature Australian acts, including Casey Barnes, James Johnston, Tori Darke, and others.
News / Music
Luke Combs, Jelly Roll
Grand Ole Opry To Celebrate 100th Anniversary With Luke Combs, Jelly Roll & More
The 'Opry 100: A Live Celebration' concert event will air on NBC this March.
News / Festivals
CMC Rocks 2024
CMC Rocks Launches Official Resale For 2025 Event
If you didn't get tickets before they sold out, are you ready for the resale for this year's CMC Rocks?
Features / Interviews
Sara Berki
Sara Berki On Her Goals For 2025: 'Putting It All In Place & Being Present In What I’m Writing About'
Ahead of her debut headline tour of Australia, Sara Berki teases what she's got up her sleeves for a "massive" 2025.
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