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
Zach Bryan
Zach Bryan Doesn’t Want To Be On Pop Radio
“This is f***ed, I never approved this, why is 'Pink Skies' at Pop radio”.
News / Music
Kenny Rogers
How 'The Gambler' Was Nearly Willie Nelson’s Hit
"That was Kenny’s song all the way..."
News / Music
Morgan Wallen
Morgan Wallen’s Original Audition For ‘The Voice’ Resurfaces
“Imagine not turning around for Morgan Wallen. Big mistake. Huge.”
Features / Premiere
Olive Mae
VIDEO PREMIERE: Olive Mae - 'Wait & See'
'Wait & See' is from Olive Mae’s newly announced debut EP, 'Hit The Road'.
News / Music
Zach Bryan
Zach Bryan’s Free Album Plan For Ticket Holders
Zach Bryan’s Quittin Time American tour continues all the way to December - find out how you can re-listen to the show you attend.
News / Music
Morgan Wallen, Beyoncé, Post Malone
Country Music Popularity Increases By 67% In The UK
Country albums have seen massive success in the UK this year, gaining a 29% increase in year-to-date streams (846,000 in 2023 versus 1.1 million in 2024).
News / Music
Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll Reveals That Marijuana Use Has Kept Him Off Harder Drugs
“This is a hot-button topic, but marijuana has kept me sober.”
News / Festivals
Groundwater Country Music Festival
Groundwater Country Music Festival Reveals First Line-up Announcement For 2024
Kasey Chambers, Tim Hicks, Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham and many more are heading to Broadbeach, Queensland, this October.
News / Music
Raechel Whitchurch
Raechel Whitchurch Appears On TV & Discusses Performing For Jail Inmates
Whitchurch reflected on her upbringing and revisited a pivotal experience: performing for inmates at Broken Hill jail.
News / Music
Morgan Wallen
Grand Opening Of Morgan Wallen's 'This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen' Postponed
"When we open, we want This Bar to be an exceptional experience for guests. Unfortunately, the process requires more time."
News / Music
Post Malone, Blake Shelton
Post Malone Stays Country, Teases Collab With Blake Shelton
Blake Shelton's wife and musician Gwen Stefani said of Post Malone's teaser, “Can’t handle this much cool and cute!! Super fan alert !”
News / Music
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton Reveals New Album & Docuseries 'Smoky Mountain DNA – Family, Faith & Fables'
Dolly Parton is set to return to her country roots with a new album that explores her family history.
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