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
Post Malone in Brisbane
Post Malone Surprises Nashville Audience With Hank Williams Tribute Performance
Post Malone's latest venture into country music follows his recent collaboration with Beyoncé, 'Levii’s Jeans', from her country-inspired new album, 'Cowboy Carter'.
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Lainey Wilson, The Black Crowes
Lainey Wilson Joins The Black Crowes Live On Stage
Lainey Wilson brought incredibly soulful energy to 'Wilted Rose'.
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Lane Pittman
Lane Pittman Announces Australian Tour
Pittman's mate—and this year’s Toyota Star Maker winner—Wade Forster will be a special guest opening the shows.
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Lee Kernaghan, Sheppard
Lee Kernaghan Plays Live On The Great Barrier Reef
Live music from a pontoon on the Great Barrier Reef-- could this be the world's most unique concert?
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Bud Rokesky
Bud Rokesky To Release New Music Every Month For The Rest Of 2024
Bud Rokesky will explore his influences across country, folk and alternative music by releasing songs every month for the rest of the year.
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Willie Nelson, Orville Peck
Orville Peck Releases Collaborative Cover With Willie Nelson
The pair put a fresh spin on 'Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond Of Each Other'.
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Casey Barnes
Casey Barnes Announces Fifth Album 'Mayday'
'Mayday' is set to land next month, with Casey Barnes teasing album launch shows coming soon.
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James Johnston, Brad Cox
James Johnston & Brad Cox Dominate APRA Country Awards
James Johnston is a dual nominee, with two of his songs up for grabs: 'Got It Good' and 'Same Songs'.
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Melanie Dyer
Melanie Dyer Signs Management Deal With Footstomp & Kadence Group
"I feel like I've finally found my people".
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Jelly Roll & Lainey Wilson performing at the iHeartRadio Music Awards
Jelly Roll & Lainey Wilson Win Big iHeartRadio Music Awards
Jelly Roll on his wins: "I never would have dreamed I would be one of the voices coming through your radio."
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Chris Stapleton
Chris Stapleton Announces First-Ever Australian Tour Dates
Chris Stapleton will be accompanied by special guest Marcus King.
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Shania Twain
Shania Twain Reflects On The Legacy Of 'Man! I Feel Like A Woman' For Its 25th Anniversary
"I wanted to go beyond country music, and this song was pushing my genre boundaries."
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