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
'Cowboy Carter' album cover
Country’s Grammy Nominees Revealed: 11 Nods For 'Cowboy Carter'
Other country artists nominated for Grammy Awards include Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton, Jelly Roll, and Kacey Musgraves.
News / Music
Zach Bryan
Zach Bryan Shares Plans To Quit Touring To Pursue Master's Degree
Bryan also just released a new song (This World's A Giant) and will release another song, High Road, today.
Features / Premiere
Sally Jane
VIDEO PREMIERE: Sally Jane ft Luke O'Shea - 'Bombs & Bullets'
Sally Jane’s new song is a heartfelt tribute to veterans and their families just in time for Remembrance Day.
News / Music
Lainey Wilson, Post Malone, Shaboozey
Lainey Wilson, Post Malone, Shaboozey To Perform At 2024 CMA Awards
The CMA Awards will take place on Wednesday, 20 November, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.
News / Music
Tracy Chapman, Luke Combs
'I Wanted To Crawl In A Hole': Tracy Chapman Told Luke Combs His 'Fast Car' Lyrics Were Wrong
"I think about it every single time I sing this song," Combs said.
News / Festivals
Gympie Music Muster
Gympie Music Muster Raises Over $100,000 For Rural Aid
"The Muster is about giving back, and it’s clear our attendees share that same passion."
News / Music
Travis Tritt, John Rich
Travis Tritt, Brian Kelley, John Rich & More React To Donald Trump's Presidential Election Victory
"For those that voted for Trump, congrats! For those that didn’t, try to open your hearts to the idea of giving him a chance."
News / Music
Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll Invites Inmates To Perform At Charlottesville Arena Show
Jelly Roll described the performance with the inmates as “one of the most special moments” of his career.
News / Music
Randy Houser
Randy Houser To Return To Australia For 'One Night Only' Show
Randy Houser was last in Australia in 2023, opening for fellow country star Kip Moore on his Australian tour.
Features / Premiere
Mackenzie Lee
VIDEO PREMIERE: Mackenzie Lee - 'Love It Country'
The music video for 'Love It Country' displays Mackenzie Lee's personality: "loud and proud about being country."
News / Music
Sara Berki
Sara Berki Announces Debut Headline Tour
Sara Berki's 'Fool Me Twice' tour will see her headline Australian venues in February 2025.
News / Festivals
Brad Cox
Brad Cox Added To Yours & Owls Line-up, Festival Venue Revealed
Brad Cox joins Fontaines D.C., Denzel Curry, Orville Peck, and many more at Yours & Owls 2025.
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