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
Post Malone
Is This Post Malone's Official Country Album? Singer Announces New LP 'F-1 Trillion'
Post Malone will also perform at the Global Citizen Festival this September.
News / Music
Luke Combs
Luke Combs Tries His Hand At Comedy
Combs showcased typical “dadisms” in a video, such as “Go ask your mother” and “I’m not sleeping, I’m just resting my eyes".
News / Music
Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton
ACM Honors Ceremony: Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton & More Win Awards
Carly Pearce will host the Honors ceremony for the fourth consecutive year.
News / Music
Billy Ray Cyrus
Billy Ray Cyrus Files Temporary Restraining Order Against Wife Firerose
The new development arrives a month after Billy Ray Cyrus filed for divorce from the Australian singer.
News / Music
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood & Family 'Unharmed' By Fire At Tennessee Home
“There was no fire damage to the primary residence, and the family and their pets were unharmed.”
News / Music
Keith Urban
Keith Urban Failed High School Music, But Pays Tribute To Teacher
“That kind of passion and caring from the teacher is extraordinary.”
News / Festivals
Concert crowd
Two Aus Country Festivals Looking For Artists
"We would love to know who you’d like to see perform."
News / Music
Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks Reveals Why He Doesn't Sign Autographs For Fans Anymore
"The sun would be coming up, [and I’d] be signing the last autograph..."
News / Music
Luke Combs
Luke Combs Drops New Album 'Fathers & Sons'
"By far, his best album."
News / Music
Wade Forster at the 2024 Toyota Star Maker competition
Entries For The 2025 Toyota Star Maker Are Now Open
"Star Maker has introduced me to the Australian fans and industry where I’ve had a year of firsts," says this year's winner, Wade Forster.
Features / Premiere
Keely Ellen
VIDEO PREMIERE: Keely Ellen - 'Cowboys Can't Outrun'
“The dream is to release as many songs as I can. I want more people to hear my music and enjoy it.”
News / Music
Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll Reveals Dream Duet Partner
"I'm still campaigning... Even if we just sung one together in a show."
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