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
Corey Legge
Corey Legge European Tour Cancelled, Extra Australian Dates To Come
Legge wrote that the setbacks wouldn’t deter him, and he’d tour Europe “as soon as the universe allows.”
News / Music
Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll Debuts New Song 'I Am Not OK' On 'The Voice' Finale
Jelly Roll’s newest track is moving and will likely provide a balm for any listeners struggling with the themes he explores.
News / Music
The Whitlams Black Stump
The Whitlams Black Stump Add Extra Shows To 'Kookaburra' National Tour
The Whitlams Black Stump are promoting their album 'Kookaburra', which remains at #3 on the ARIA Australian Country Albums Chart.
News / Music
Morgan Wallen
Nashville City Council Denies Sign Outside Morgan Wallen's New Bar
The council voted 30-3 to deny the sign and cited Wallen's alleged past "harmful actions".
Features / Premiere
Travis Collins
VIDEO PREMIERE: Travis Collins - 'Don't Get Me Started'
The release of 'Don’t Get Me Started' coincides with Collins’ Australian tour and his upcoming appearance at Nashville’s CMA Fest.
News / Music
Lainey Wilson
Reba McEntire Invites Lainey Wilson To Join The Grand Ole Opry
McEntire said she "couldn't be more proud" to watch Wilson continue to "bridge the gap" between generations of country music listeners.
Features / Premiere
Mak & Shar
VIDEO PREMIERE: Mak & Shar - 'Best Thing'
'Best Thing' was recorded in less than two days in Mak & Shar’s Mudgee professional home studio.
News / Music
Luke Combs
Luke Combs Takes Onstage Tumble
Luckily, Luke Combs got up without needing any help and wasn’t injured by the fall.
News / Music
Morgan Wallen
Morgan Wallen Draws Fan’s Tattoo
"Morgan Wallen drew my first tattoo! This is a dream come true."
News / Music
Chris Stapleton, Dua Lipa
Chris Stapleton & Dua Lipa Release Surprise Collab 'Think I'm In Love With You'
Dua Lipa described the experience of working with Chris Stapleton as "one of those moments in my life where I’m so happy to be a musician."
News / Music
Zac Brown Band
Zac Brown Files Temporary Restraining Order Against Ex Kelly Yazdi
The country star suing his estranged wife comes as she's stated she won't "be silenced" amid divorce proceedings.
News / Music
Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw Joins Competitive Bull Riding Netflix Drama
McGraw has commented that the project is “like nothing I’ve ever done before”.
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