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
Nate Smith
Nate Smith On 'Strict Vocal Rest,' Cancels June Performances
Smith has been ordered to stay on “strict vocal rest” through the end of June and will, unfortunately, miss out on performing at CMA Fest.
News / Festivals
The Cruel Sea, Nikki Lane, Fanny Lumsden
The Cruel Sea, Nikki Lane, Fanny Lumsden & More To Perform At Dashville Skyline 2025
Over 40 performances will be hosted across three stages this October.
News / Music
Casey Barnes, Kaylee Bell, Kingswood
Casey Barnes, Kaylee Bell, Kingswood & More Heading To Adelaide For 'The Bend Classic' Festival
For the headliners, The Bend Classic marks their only music festival and headline shows in South Australia in 2025.
News / Music
Back To The Future: Michael J. Fox Film Stills
Gibson & Michael J. Fox Launch Worldwide Search For Missing 'Back To The Future' Guitar
The famous Cherry Red Gibson ES-345 guitar that Michael J. Fox played in the 1985 blockbuster film has been missing for decades.
News / Music
Post Malone
Post Malone To Open A Bar & Music Venue In Nashville
"Nashville has really become a second home for me, so I can’t wait to invite y’all over to my house," Post Malone said.
News / Music
CMT Australia logo
CMT Exits Foxtel
CMT has been the only locally programmed music video channel on Foxtel since its introduction in 2020.
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.
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