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
Eminem, Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll Reacts To Eminem Sampling 'Save Me' On 'The Death Of Slim Shady'
"For him to use the song to discuss the other side of what could’ve happened if he would’ve allowed his demons to win brought me to tears..."
News / Music
Dasha
Dasha Talks About The Guy Behind 'Austin'
“I wish him the best... great guy, I just, like, don't need him in my life.”
News / Music
Dylan Wright
'Australian Idol' Winner Dylan Wright Announces 'Get A Little Lost' National Tour
The 'Get A Little Lost' tour will keep Dylan Wright busy from August to December.
News / Music
Tyler Childers @ Skyla Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre
Tyler Childers Adds Extra Show To Australian Tour
Phenomenal demand has led to Childers needing a second show in Sydney on his 2025 Australian tour.
News / Music
Kip Moore
Kip Moore Concerned About Being ‘Phased Out’ For Loathing Social Media
Moore feels like he’ll be “phased out” of music when artists have to post endless “content” instead of focusing on releasing good music.
News / Music
Jelly Roll
Jellyroll Band Drops Trademark Lawsuit Against Jelly Roll
The Philly wedding band sued Jelly Roll for trademark infringement earlier this year.
Features / Interviews
Michael Marcagi
Michael Marcagi: ‘It's Cool To See Fans Genuinely Interested In Lyrics & Storytelling’
Ohio native Michael Marcagi details the risk he’s “willing to take” in developing his artistry beyond TikTok fame ahead of his debut Australian tour.
News / Music
Morgan Wallen
Morgan Wallen’s Latest TikTok Hit Is Actually Unreleased
The song follows the success of songs like 'I Guess' and 'Somebody’s Problem' on the platform.
News / Music
KIX Country logo
Kyle Sandilands’ Brother Takes On KIX Weekend Breakfast
Could Chris get his brother to “go country,” as Luke Bryan suggested last year?
News / Music
Joe Bonsall
Tributes Flow For Oak Ridge Boys’ Joe Bonsall
Members of The Oak Ridge Boys, 'American Pie' singer Don McLean, and more shared touching tributes for Joe Bonsall.
News / Music
Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan A Major Supporter Of US Hospital, Wing Named After Family Foundation
The Williamson Medical Center has had an amazing transformation, adding an extra 175,000 square feet and 134 new patient beds.
News / Music
Jarrad Wrigley
Aussie Country Singer Jarrad Wrigley To Join 'Farmer Wants A Wife' In 2025
Jarrad Wrigley previously described himself as “a fella that always sings.”
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