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
Wade Forster
Wade Forster Checks In On Fan Who Had A Seizure At His Concert
The singer and rodeo star is also set to give the fan some free merch after she missed some of the show.
News / Music
Jelly Roll, Snoop Dogg
Jelly Roll & Snoop Dogg Team Up For Tom Petty-Sampled 'Last Dance With Mary Jane'
The song features a sample of Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers’ 'Mary Jane’s Last Dance.'
News / Music
Josh Setterfield
Josh Setterfield Reveals Melanoma Cancer Diagnosis
"It’s been a pretty wild ride and a big shock."
News / Music
Sam Barber
Venue Upgrades Announced For Sam Barber's 2025 Australian Tour
All dates for Sam Barber's upcoming Australian tour have sold out, and venue upgrades have been announced in two cities.
News / Music
Zach Bryan, Morgan Wallen, Shaboozey
Zach Bryan, Morgan Wallen, Shaboozey Win Big At 2024 Billboard Music Awards
Other award winners included Post Malone, Kacey Musgraves, Red Clay Strays, and Beyoncé.
News / Music
Morgan Wallen
Morgan Wallen Pleads 'Conditionally Guilty' In Chair Throwing Case
Wallen entered a plea of “conditionally guilty,” reducing his felony charges to misdemeanours.
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.
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