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
Adam Lambert, Kate Miller-Heidke, LeAnn Rimes & Guy Sebastian on 'The Voice Australia'
LeAnn Rimes Joins 'The Voice Australia'
"Australia has contributed some iconic talents and artists to pop culture; it’ll be fun to coach the next generation of talent."
News / Music
John Williamson
This John Williamson Song Is Now A Children's Book
It’s another journey into children’s books for John Williamson, who has previously shared the bestselling 'Old Man Emu' and 'Christmas In Australia'.
Features / Premiere
VIDEO PREMIERE: Wesley Dean - 'Gunslinger'
In 'Gunslinger', Wesley Dean embodies a man deeply affected by intergenerational trauma and hopes to open an essential conversation among men.
News / Music
Matthew McConaughey in the 'Nine Ball' music video
Zach Bryan Shares Music Video Featuring Matthew McConaughey
'Nine Ball' feels like a cohesive, feature-length episode of television or even a film.
News / Music
Denvah, Kyle Sandilands on 'Australian Idol'
Kyle Sandilands Converts To Country
"I was never a fan of the country music genre, but my mind has been changed on this because there’s quite a few good country singers coming through the door..."
News / Music
Kacey Musgraves
Kacey Musgraves Hints At New Album
While Musgraves hasn’t officially announced her fifth album, the combination of teasers is as good as the reveal we know is coming.
News / Music
Chris Stapleton
Chris Stapleton Dominates Country Music Categories At 2024 Grammy Awards
While Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, Zach Bryan & Kacey Musgraves and more have already won significant awards, Best Country Album will likely be reserved for the main Grammys ceremony.
News / Music
Denvah
Denvah To Appear On 'Australian Idol' Next Week
"This lil chicky did something cheeky..."
News / Music
Darius Rucker
Darius Rucker Arrested On Drug Possession Charges In Tennessee
Rucker was allegedly in possession of marijuana and pills later identified as psilocin, otherwise known as magic mushrooms.
News / Music
Lana Del Rey
Lana Del Rey Details Forthcoming Country Album 'Lasso'
"We’re going country. It’s happening."
News / Music
Beccy Cole
ABC Radio Details Changes To 'Saturday Night Country' Program With Beccy Cole
As of this weekend, it'll be even easier for listeners to tune in to 'Saturday Night Country' with Beccy Cole.
News / Music
Morgan Evans
Morgan Evans Announces Final 'Life Upside Down' Australian Tour Dates
Morgan Evans will return home for a bunch of concerts for fans who haven’t had the opportunity to see him for a while.
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