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
Jon Pardi
Jon Pardi Reveals 2025 Australian Tour Dates
Jon Pardi will be joined by special guests Larry Fleet and Zach Top on the new tour dates.
News / Music
Hayley Jensen
Hayley Jensen Shares Fundraiser As Country Music Community Rallies To Support Fan
Jensen shared her support for Stuart Kennedy, one of the most loyal country music fans in Australia, as he deals with a major health ordeal.
News / Music
Luke Combs, Eric Church
Luke Combs & Eric Church's 'Concert For Carolina' Benefit Show Raises Over $24 Million
The show also featured Billy Strings, Keith Urban, Sheryl Crow, and many more in support of those affected by Hurricane Helene.
News / Music
Keith Urban
Keith Urban Adds Third Brisbane Show To 'High And Alive' Australian Tour
Keith Urban has announced a third and final Brisbane show for his 2025 Australian tour.
News / Festivals
Morgan Wallen performing live
Morgan Wallen's 'Sand In My Boots' Festival Sells Out In Two Hours
"It took a lot of hours to plan Sand In My Boots, and it only took two hours for y'all to sell it out," Morgan Wallen said in response to the news.
News / Festivals
Jelly Roll, Keith Urban, Luke Combs
Jelly Roll, Keith Urban & Luke Combs To Headline 2025 Tortuga Music Festival
The festival has also locked in artists such as Parker McCollum, Jordan Davis, Shaboozey, Megan Moroney, Cody Jinks, and more.
News / Music
Oliver Anthony
Oliver Anthony “Getting Out Of The Music Industry”
“I'm in the process of getting out of the music industry. It's a big joke.”
Industry / Feature
Ausmusic T-Shirt Day shirts
Designers For Max Jackson & More On Ausmusic T-Shirt Day 2024 Tees
Here are the stories behind the exclusive Paul Kelly, Powderfinger, Max Jackson, Angus & Julia Stone, and "Homage" Ausmusic T-Shirt Day tees.
Features / Premiere
Saralyn
VIDEO PREMIERE: Saralyn - 'I Would Run (To Get To You)'
The stunning visuals mirror Saralyn’s message of love and devotion, regardless of distance.
News / Music
Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney
Why Cody Johnson Is Sick Of Lainey And Megan
Cody Johnson might be sick of some of the biggest stars in country music, but it's for an adorable reason.
News / Music
Zach Bryan
Zach Bryan & Brianna 'Chickenfry' LaPaglia Announce Breakup
"Please respect Brianna's privacy and space in this and if you have it in your heart, mine too."
News / Music
Paul Kelly
Paul Kelly Announces Australian Tour With Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, Fanny Lumsden
The arena tour consists of Paul Kelly's only Australian tour dates of 2025.
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