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
Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' album cover
Unreleased Beyoncé Music Stolen From Rental Car
The reported robbery occurred 48 hours before Beyoncé took to the stage for her 'Cowboy Carter' shows in Atlanta.
Industry / News
Kingswood
Kingswood Ink Record Deal With ABC Music
Graham Ashton, Senior Label Manager at ABC Music, said he's "always been blown away by KINGSWOOD’s work ethic."
News / Music
Conner Smith
Conner Smith Shares Statement Following Fatal Car Accident & Misdemeanor Charge
"My heart is broken in a way I’ve never experienced, and I still struggle to fully process the weight of it all," Smith wrote to fans.
News / Music
Joe Camilleri (The Black Sorrows)
The Black Sorrows' Joe Camilleri's Vintage Guitar Collection Stolen
Joe Camilleri’s vintage guitar collection and other items were stolen from his home in country Victoria.
News / Music
Wade Forster
Wade Forster Inks Deal With UNIFIED Artist Management
"Wade’s songwriting, work ethic, and distinct voice have cut through in a way that’s impossible to ignore," said Artist Manager Nick Lynagh.
News / Festivals
Tamworth Country Music Festival 2025
Troy Cassar-Daley, Fanny Lumsden, Dylan Wright & More Locked In For Tamworth CMF First Artist Announcement
"The 2026 festival promises an unforgettable celebration of country music, with an incredible line-up spanning legendary performers and rising stars."
News / Music
Nate Smith, Waylon Wyatt
Nate Smith & Waylon Wyatt Announce Ridin' Hearts Festival Sideshows
Brisbane will be home to another two massive Ridin’ Hearts Festival sideshows this October.
News / Music
The Wiggles and Dolly Parton
The Wiggles Meet Dolly Parton: 'A Moment We’ll Never Forget'
"Meeting Dolly in Nashville felt like a big warm hug," The Wiggles wrote on social media.
News / Music
Olivia Newton-John
An Olivia Newton-John Documentary Is Coming To Netflix
The documentary will explore "the music, life, and magic" of Olivia Newton-John.
News / Festivals
Savannah In The Round
The Black Sorrows & Austin Mackay Lead Savannah In The Round Final Artist Announcement
The newly announced acts join Jackson Dean, Zac Brown Band, Kasey Chambers, James Reyne, Denvah, and many more this October.
News / Music
Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan Promises Refunds To Fans After 'Weird' Night Of Vocal Issues
"I'm gonna refund everybody their tickets tonight, and we're going to keep doing the show," Bryan promised.
News / Music
Kacey Musgraves
Kacey Musgraves Reschedules Nashville Event After Breaking Her Rib
"I'm in a lot of pain and doing ANYTHING is extremely difficult," Musgraves told fans.
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