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
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.
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.
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