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
Taylor Moss and David Ruberto
Taylor Moss Reveals Engagement: 'Mrs Ruberto Incoming'
The couple received congratulations from musicians in the Australian country music community, Lee Kernaghan, Max Jackson, Andrew Swift, Tori Darke, and more.
News / Festivals
CMC Rocks 2024
Who Do You Want To See At CMC Rocks 2026? CMC Puts Out A Call
Ella Langley, Treaty Oak Revival, Jelly Roll, and Morgan Wallen are just some of the popular names fans have mentioned so far.
News / Music
Amy Sheppard
Amy Sheppard Opens Up To Fans About Her IVF Journey
"This round is going to be better, and we’re going to get more embryos and more chances of a little bubba," the singer shared in a candid video.
News / Music
Luke Combs in New Jersey
Luke Combs Reveals Why His Touring Schedule In 2025 Doesn't Include A Massive World Tour
Combs explained that he wanted to get to the point where I could tour far less, "and it not be career suicide."
News / Music
Keith Urban live in Melbourne
Keith Urban To Be Honoured With Prestigious ACM Triple Crown Award
Chris Stapleton, Megan Moroney, and Brothers Osborne will pay tribute to Keith Urban at this week's ACM Awards.
News / Music
Jessie Murph
Jessie Murph Plots 2025 Australian Tour
Jessie Murph will bring her 'WORLDWIDE HYSTERIA' tour to Australia and New Zealand this November.
News / Music
Eric Church, Morgan Wallen
Eric Church Opens Up On Morgan Wallen’s Chair Throwing Incident
“Morgan called me from the street after it happened,” Church recalled.
News / Music
Missy Lancaster
Missy Lancaster Announces Her Very Own Music Festival
"I’m so excited to announce the Forever 21 Hoedown Throwdown – my very own country music festival."
News / Music
Casey Barnes
Casey Barnes Drops New Single 'Buy The Girl A Beer,’ Announces New US Representation
Barnes' latest country-rock anthem is about "taking a shot in life."
News / Music
Lainey Wilson
Lainey Wilson To Make Her Feature Film Debut In 2026
Lainey Wilson previously told Countrytown that she wouldn't be afraid to try acting again after appearing in 'Yellowstone.'
News / Festivals
Groundwater Country Music Festival
Troy Cassar-Daley, Jackson Dean Lead First Announcement For 2025 Groundwater Country Music Festival
“We’re building something special here — a celebration where country music thrives annually by the beach.”
News / Music
Keith Urban
Keith Urban Reveals Gnarly On-Stage Hand Injury
"I'm just gonna make y’all squirm like I did last night," Urban teased the grossed-out audience.
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