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
Troy Cassar-Daley, Fanny Lumsden, The Wolfe Brothers
Gympie Music Muster Drops Epic First Artist Announcement
Starring Troy Cassar-Daley, Fanny Lumsden, The Wolfe Brothers, Kasey Chambers, The Road Hammers, and more.
News / Music
John Williamson performing at the 2023 Big Red Bash
John Williamson Locks In Surprise 'Big Red Sunset' Concert
"It will be a true campfire outback setting that is ideal for my Aussie songs," Williamson teased.
News / Music
Wade Forster
Wade Forster Heading For SXSW In Austin
Wade Forster is the sole country artist from Australia to feature on the latest SXSW artist announcement.
News / Music
Blake Shelton
Blake Shelton 'Proud' To Co-Produce Documentary About Music Legend Keith Whitley
"Keith Whitley released only three albums during his life, but his music has influenced generations of country music artists," Blake Shelton said.
News / Music
Sam Barber
Extra Dates Added To Sam Barber's 2025 Australian Tour
Sam Barber will now play two shows each in Melbourne and Brisbane, as well as dates in Perth, Adelaide, and Sydney.
News / Music
Morgan Wallen
Where Has Morgan Wallen Gone?
After a month away from social media, Morgan Wallen addressed fans on the week he's due to appear in court on felony charges.
News / Music
Bella Mackenzie
Bella Mackenzie To Open For Chase Rice On 2025 Australian Tour
Bella Mackenzie said she's "so grateful and excited" to open for Chase Rice on his March 2025 Australian tour.
News / Festivals
Concert crowd
Texas Qld Country Music Festival To Go On Hiatus 'For The Foreseeable Future'
This year's Texas Qld Country Music Festival featured Travis Collins, Amber Lawrence, Taylor Moss, and more.
News / Music
Sam Barber
Sam Barber Announces First-Ever Australian Headline Tour Dates
Sam Barber made his Australian debut last November. Now, he's coming back for more.
News / Music
iHeartCountry Australia
ARN Announces Expansion Of iHeartCountry Australia
"This is a game-changer for country music in Australia."
News / Music
Brooks & Dunn
Brooks & Dunn's Ronnie Dunn Reveals Skiing Injury
The accident happened weeks after Brooks & Dunn took home the Vocal Duo of the Year award at this year's CMA Awards.
News / Music
Zach Bryan, Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen
Country Music Makes Waves On Spotify Wrapped
One Australian city's love for country music set it apart from the rest.
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