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
Sara Berki & the Warner Music Australia team
Sara Berki Signs To Warner Music Australia
"It truly feels like a family, and I am beyond grateful that they believe in me and my music," Berki said.
News / Music
Achiever Awards
Country Music Association Of Australia Announces Return Of Achiever Awards
The Achiever Awards are “non-competitive acknowledgements of individuals or groups” who have contributed significantly to Australian country music.
News / Festivals
Ian Moss, John Butler, The Cruel Sea, The Pleasures
The Pleasures, Hana & Jessie-Lee's Bad Habits Join Rockers At 2025 Riverboats Music Festival
Riverboats Music Festival will host roots, country and rock acts over Valentine's Day weekend in 2025.
News / Music
Beau Shearer, Duncan Toombs, Brad Butcher & Tori Darke
Duncan Toombs, Beau Shearer, Tori Darke & Brad Butcher Knocked Out Of 'The Voice'
After last night's episode of 'The Voice,' no country artists remain on the show.
News / Music
Post Malone
Post Malone Drops Live Studio Session On YouTube
Featuring the fan favourites 'I Had Some Help,' 'Wrong Ones,' 'What Don’t Belong To Me,' and 'Yours.'
News / Music
Jelly Roll, 'Beautifully Broken (Pickin’ Up The Pieces)' album cover
Jelly Roll Reveals Deluxe Edition Of 'Beautifully Broken'
The deluxe edition of the album features Keith Urban, ERNEST, Halsey, and more.
News / Music
Jason Aldean, Maren Morris
Harris vs Trump: Where Country Superstars Line Up
From Jason Aldean to Maren Morris, here's where country music stars stand on the US election.
Features / Music
Tyla Rodrigues
This Album Changed My Life With Tyla Rodrigues: 'Me And My Gang' By Rascal Flatts
Ahead of her appearance at Groundwater Country Music Festival next week, learn more about a pivotal inspiration in Tyla Rodrigues' life.
News / Music
The Wiggles
The Wiggles Go Country, Added To Tamworth Country Music Festival Bill
'Big Red Ute' is a playful nod to 'Big Red Car,' but "with a country rock twist perfect for kids and parents alike."
News / Music
Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan Releases First Christian Song
"This is a song that I could go to any church of this world, and it can be interpreted very Christian-like," Bryan said in a new interview.
News / Music
Keith Urban
Keith Urban Will Co-Host & Headline CBS' New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash
Additional performers for the event will be announced at a later date.
News / Music
Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll Reveals 'Beautifully Broken' Track List
Featuring collaborators mgk, Ilsey, and Wiz Khalifa.
View More