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.

Features / Premiere
Max Jackson
VIDEO PREMIERE: Max Jackson - 'Fixin' Things'
The 'Fixin’ Things' video is fun and replay-ready. The only problem is that it’s too short.
News / Music
Casey Barnes Details Scary Car Accident In Transparent Post
Barnes has told fans that he and his daughter were lucky to walk away from the incident without more severe injuries.
Features / Music
The Countrytown Cookoff: The Marks Power Breakfast By Cory Marks
Cory Marks shares his recipe for his Power Breakfast, a high-protein breakfast he hopes his fans will love to make (and eat!) as much as he does.
News / Music
Kacey Musgraves Officially Announces New Album 'Deeper Well'
The album is landing very soon – 'Deeper Well' will be released on Friday, 15 March, via Interscope/MCA Nashville.
News / Music
Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires
Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires Set To Divorce After 11 Years
Neither Shires nor Isbell have commented about the divorce proceedings at this stage, but representatives for both artists confirmed the news.
News / Music
Bushie
Tamworth Bush Poet ‘Bushie’ Needs Your Help
Bushie’s friend has started a GoFundMe campaign to help the local legend find his feet again.
News / Music
Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll Will Appear As A Guest Mentor On The Next Season Of 'American Idol'
Jelly Roll appeared on the finale of last year’s 'American Idol' season for a duet with contestant Oliver Steele and a performance of 'Save Me' with Lainey Wilson.
Features / Premiere
PREMIERE: Beth Lucas - 'Rearview Mirror'
'Rearview Mirror' arrives after Beth Lucas performed multiple sets at this year’s Tamworth Country Music Festival.
News / Music
Chelsea Berman
Chelsea Berman Wants A Middle Aged Man In Taree
Chelsea Berman has made an unusual yet delightful request on Facebook, which may result in something totally wholesome.
News / Music
CMC Rocks
2024 CMC Rocks Map Has Landed
Say hello to new spots: Casamigos Tequila Garden, Balter Cerveza Bar, Aussie Footy Shorts and more.
News / Music
Jelly Roll, Carrie Underwood, Zach Bryan
Jelly Roll, Carrie Underwood, Zach Bryan & More Pay Tribute To Toby Keith
The country music world is in mourning, with Carrie Underwood, Jelly Roll, Zach Bryan, Blake Shelton and many more leaving tributes for Toby Keith.
News / Music
Brad Cox
Brad Cox Announces 'Yarns & Yodels' Australian Tour
"Me, a bottle of wine, and the sh*ts with the world - that’s the formula for good songs."
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