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
Kacey Musgraves
Kacey Musgraves Recalls Near-Death Experience While Filming 'Deeper Well' Music Video
"It was treacherous. Even the locals were like, 'This is some scary sh*t.'"
Industry / News
Toby Keith
Toby Keith, James Burton & John Anderson Named 2024 Country Music Hall Of Fame Inductees
The trio will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in October.
News / Music
Denvah
'Australian Idol' Final Three Goes Country
Denvah and Dylan Wright are heading to the 'Australian Idol' finale alongside Amy Reeves.
News / Music
Kip Moore
Kip Moore Teases Aus Tour Announce On CMC Stage Screens
"I promise you I’ll be back to see you before the end of the year."
News / Festivals
CMC Rocks 2024
CMC Rocks Reveals 2025 Festival Dates
CMC Rocks returns to the Willowbank Raceway in Ipswich in 2025. The line-up will be announced later this year.
News / Music
ERNEST
Ernest NOT Running For Mayor, Announces New Album 'Nashville, Tennessee'
The star has also shared five new songs, including one starring Jelly Roll.
News / Music
Jimmie Allen
Jimmie Allen's Sexual Assault Accuser Drops Lawsuit
Jimmie Allen is still facing a separate lawsuit from another Jane Doe. The case is pending.
News / Music
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson Announces 75th Album 'The Border'
Willie Nelson co-wrote four of the songs alongside longtime collaborator Buddy Cannon.
News / Music
Travis Collins, Casey Barnes, Zac & George
Travis Collins, Casey Barnes & Zac & George Flying The Aus Flag At CMA Fest
Meanwhile, Kaylee Bell will be flying the New Zealand flag.
News / Music
NQ's Rock'n Country logo
‘No Plans’ For 2024 Edition Of NQ’s Rock’n Country
Organisers assured supporters that this isn’t the end for NQ’s Rock’n Country and that punters will be updated as things progress.
Features / Premiere
Kim McCartin
VIDEO PREMIERE: Kim McCartin - 'Head Above Water'
Kim McCartin described her single as “a journey through the heavy waters of life, a track that anyone can find solace in during their trying times”.
News / Music
Zach Bryan, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll
Zach Bryan, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll Lead 2024 CMT Music Awards Nominations
The CMT Music Awards return to Austin’s Moody Centre on Sunday, 7 April.
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