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
James Johnston
'It's Crazy Where Life Takes You': James Johnston Receives His First International Award
James Johnston and Appel took home the prestigious award for Song of the Year for their song, COUNTRY IS FOR ME.
News / Music
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton Reveals Why You'll Never See Her As A Judge On 'American Idol' Or 'The Voice'
"I just can't hurt people": Dolly Parton doesn't want to crush performers' dreams.
Features / Interviews
Maren Morris
Maren Morris At Her Most Creative & Cathartic: 'I Just Want To Be More Honest With Myself Each Time I Make An Album'
Ahead of her debut Australian tour, Maren Morris explores what she loves about country music, her most honest LP to date, collaborating with pop hitmakers, and more.
News / Music
Shaboozey and Megan Moroney at the AMAs
Shaboozey Opens Up About Viral Side-eye Moment To Megan Moroney At AMAs
Shaboozey wrote on social media, "When you uncover the true history of country music, you find a story so powerful that it cannot be erased…"
News / Music
Morgan Wallen
Morgan Wallen's New Album 'I'm The Problem' Debuts At #1 In Australia
The release of 'I’m The Problem' and its rise to #1 follow Universal Music Australia teasing a 2026 Australian tour for the country music superstar.
News / Music
Gavin Adcock
Gavin Adcock Arrested For Reckless Driving
Adcock was charged with reckless driving and having an open container of alcohol in his car.
News / Music
Morgan Wallen
Morgan Wallen Addresses Concerns Of Releasing A 37-Track Album: 'It Really Was A Fully Immersed Project'
"I hope people don’t think that we just threw 37 songs together like it was some haphazard thing," Wallen said.
News / Festivals
Tyla Rodrigues, Dylan Wright, Sara Berki
Aussies Tyla Rodrigues, Dylan Wright, Sara Berki Added To CMA Fest
Australian country artists will experience the fun on the Spotlight Stage at Nashville's CMA Fest.
News / Music
Night At The Barracks
James Johnston, Zac & George & Fanny Lumsden To Perform At Night At The Barracks & Night At The Parkland
ICEHOUSE, Amy Shark, James Johnston, Grinspoon and many more will take to the stage for Night At The Barracks and Night At The Parkland.
News / Music
Morgan Wallen
Morgan Wallen Breaks Silence On Controversial ‘SNL’ Exit
"I was just ready to go home," the singer admitted.
News / Music
Charli and Casey Barnes
Casey Barnes And His Daughter Charli Cover Chappell Roan's 'Pink Pony Club'
"Not many dads get to share moments like this with their daughters," Barnes wrote along with the lovely video.
News / Music
Lainey Wilson, Ella Langley
Lainey Wilson, Ella Langley Win Big At 2025 Academy Of Country Music Awards
Alan Jackson received the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award, while Keith Urban was named a Triple Crown Winner.
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