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
Kane Brown
Kane Brown Boots Rude Concertgoer From Atlanta Concert
“Come here, I wanna show you what flipping me off will do...”
Industry / News
Tamworth Country Music Festival
Nova Network Embraces Australia's Love For Country Music, Launches Station 'Fresh Country'
"The popularity of country music is here to stay, and Nova Fresh Country will be the perfect place to get your fix."
News / Music
Billy Ray Cyrus
Billy Ray Cyrus Files For Divorce From Aussie Singer Firerose After Seven Months Of Marriage
The 'Achy Breaky Heart' singer has alleged "inappropriate marital conduct."
News / Music
Morgan Wallen
Morgan Wallen To Officially Drop 'Lies, Lies, Lies' On July 4th
Since the premiere of 'Lies, Lies, Lies' earlier this year, Wallen has played the song on another twelve occasions from April to this month.
News / Music
Post Malone and Blake Shelton
Post Malone, Blake Shelton Drop New Song At CMA Fest
Post Malone shared a snippet of a new unreleased song featuring Shelton last month.
News / Music
Post Malone & Blake Shelton, Ashley McBryde, Casey Barnes
Countrytown At CMA: All The Highlights
Countrytown is in Nashville! Here's what you need to see...
News / Music
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton Musical 'Hello, I'm Dolly' Going To Broadway In 2026
"You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll clap, you’ll stomp; it truly is a Grand Ol’ Opera."
News / Music
Luke Combs
Luke Combs Surprise Announces New Album 'Fathers & Sons' Is Dropping Next Week
"I can’t wait for y’all to hear the full album next week and hope y’all love this project as much as I do."
News / Music
Jelly Roll
Is An Australian Jelly Roll Tour Being Hampered By His Felonies?
Jelly Roll could have an issue with attempting to enter Australia with a criminal record.
News / Music
Kane Brown, Jelly Roll
Kane Brown Teases 'Powerful' Collaboration With Jelly Roll
“I’m blessed to have Jelly on it because he goes through the same thing.”
Features / Premiere
Zac Cross Band
VIDEO PREMIERE: Zac Cross Band - 'If You Have To Know'
"It can be daunting to put your life on paper and tell your story to the world, but I am proud of this story and the life it has given me."
News / Music
Luke Combs
Luke Combs Pens Heartwarming Letter To His Sons
"I can't wait to see what you both turn out to be like..."
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