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, Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton Backs CMA On Beyoncé Controversy
Dolly Parton doesn’t believe Beyoncé’s album, Cowboy Carter, was shut out of the CMA Awards “on purpose.”
News / Music
Luke Combs
How To Score Tickets To Luke Combs' 2025 Australian Tour
Ticket prices, pre-sales, tour dates, venues, and more: here's everything you need to know about Luke Combs' upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand.
News / Music
Luke Combs in New Jersey
Luke Combs Announces 2025 Australian Stadium Tour
The tour marks the first time a country artist has headlined stadiums in Australia.
Features / Music
Groundwater Country Music Festival
What Country Music Means To Groundwater CMF Artists: Part 1
According to one of the artists playing at Groundwater CMF 2024, country music is all about "love—finding it, losing it, celebrating it, and everyone can relate to that."
Industry / News
Ridin' Hearts' Ridin' Starts program
Ridin' Hearts Festival Launches Initiative For Emerging Country Artists
Ridin' Starts will open doors, connect with influential country music experts, and provide money-can’t-buy experiences for one lucky winner.
News / Festivals
CMC Rocks 2024
CMC Rocks 2025 Another Success, Already Sold Out
According to Festival Director Jeremy Dylan, CMC Rocks 2025 will be "one for the books."
News / Music
k.d. lang at Fire Fight Australia
K.D. Lang Re-Forms The Reclines For Awards Show
k.d. lang reuniting with The Reclines was an experience she described as a "full-circle moment."
News / Festivals
Chase Rice, Oliver Anthony
Chase Rice, Oliver Anthony & Redferrin Lead 2025 Meatstock Toowoomba Line-up
The remainder of the line-up highlights the strength of Australian country music, starring Brad Cox, Taylor Moss and more.
News / Music
Josh Ross, MacKenzie Porter
Josh Ross, MacKenzie Porter Dominate Canadian Country Music Awards
Josh Ross was the night's big winner, taking home five awards at this year's Canadian Country Music Awards.
News / Music
Kip Moore
Kip Moore Inks Deal With Virgin Music Group, Teases New Song
The news arrives six months after Moore departed his label home of ten years, MCA/Universal Music Group Nashville.
News / Music
James Johnston
James Johnston Signs To Warner Music Australia, Drops New Single 'Blame'
While it’s “early days” since signing with Warner, Johnston described the move as “incredibly exciting.”
Industry / News
Danny Keenan
Destroy All Lines Launches Country Music Division
The new division will be led by former CMC executive Danny Keenan.
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