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
Oliver Anthony, Beyoncé
Oliver Anthony Calls Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Album 'Complete Trash'
"Even half trying to listen to the beginning of, like, her version of 'Jolene,' it’s just total cringe," Anthony said.
News / Music
Simone Sordello and Andrew Swift
Andrew Swift And Partner Simone Reveal Pregnancy News
“Simone and I are beyond excited to be expecting an addition to our little blended family at the end of May 2025,” Andrew Swift tells Countrytown.
News / Festivals
S.G. Goodman, Sara Berki, Willi Carlisle
S.G. Goodman, Willi Carlisle, Sara Berki & More Added To Howlin' Country Line-up
Festival organisers have also dropped the set times for the highly anticipated festival.
News / Music
Brett Young
Brett Young Announces Debut Australian Tour For 2025
Brett Young will bring his Back To Basics World Tour to Australia in May 2025.
News / Festivals
Music festival crowd
KIX Launches Four-Day Music Festival
James Johnston will headline the event, which will also feature Zac & George, Robbie Mortimer, Melanie Dyer, Denvah, and more.
News / Music
The Band Perry
The Band Perry Announce Reunion Show
The Band Perry went on hiatus last year and will return for a good cause.
News / Music
Kacey Musgraves
'What The F*ck': Kacey Musgraves Lashes Out At Fan Who Grabbed Her During A Concert
Musgraves described the person who pulled at her arm as "This Tampa b*tch."
Features / Music
Adam Eckersley & Brooke McClymont, Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham, Mark & Jay O'Shea
Country Love: Adorable Aussie Musical Couples Share Their 'Ultimate Date Night Playlist'
Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley, Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham, and Jay & Mark O’Shea have shared their Ultimate Date Night Playlist to celebrate their upcoming 'Country Love' tour.
News / Music
Sienna Mallon, Lane Pittman
Could Lane Pittman Headline A Bush Doof? 'I'll Be There!'
Lane Pittman showed his support for an influencer's party plan: "If this comment gets 10k likes, I'll bring the band along and headline the Bush Doof."
News / Music
Tyler Childers @ Skyla Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre
Special Guests Announced For Tyler Childers' 2025 Australian Tour
Seven of Tyler Childers' upcoming Australian tour dates are sold out.
News / Music
Austin Tanner
Country Artist Facing Arrest Warrant After Attending CMAs
Emerging country singer Austin Tanner was indicted on fraud and theft charges earlier this year.
News / Music
Niko Moon
Niko Moon Reportedly Sued By Former Business Partner
Moon's former publicist claims he was left out of a lucrative business deal.
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