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
MacKenzie Porter
MacKenzie Porter Announces Debut Album 'Nobody’s Born With A Broken Heart'
The album announcement arrives with four new songs.
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Eric Church, Dolly Parton, Brian Wilson
Eric Church, Brian Wilson, Dolly Parton To Feature On Glen Campbell Posthumous Duets Project
Glen Campbell passed away in August 2017 following a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Chris Young
Video Footage Seems To Contradict Assault Allegations Leading To Chris Young's Arrest
Chris Young was arrested on charges of “disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and assaulting an officer” earlier this week.
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Elle King
Elle King Postpones Texas Gig 'Without Explanation' Following Controversial Dolly Parton Tribute Performance
Elle King was due to perform at Billy Bob’s in Fort Worth, Texas, this Friday, 26 January.
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Casey Barnes holding his first Gold record
Casey Barnes Awarded His First Gold Record At Tamworth Country Music Festival
Casey Barnes received the plaque for 'God Took His Time On You'.
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Troy Cassar-Daley
Tamworth Songwriters Association Awards Winners Revealed
This year's winners are in good company, with previous winners including Fanny Lumsden, Amber Lawrence, Adam Harvey and many more.
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Chris Young
Chris Young Arrested, Facing Three Misdemeanour Charges
Chris Young is due to land in Australia this March to headline CMC Rocks Queensland alongside Lainey Wilson and Tyler Hubbard.
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Dolly Parton
Australian Prime Minister Recalls Saving Dolly Parton Tour
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recounted how Dolly Parton's luxurious tour buses almost got her barred from touring across the country, and how he ensured the tour would go ahead.
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Loren Ryan Joined By Daughter Charlie For 2024 Star Maker Performance
Charlie showcased her confidence and future star power by singing into her mum's microphone and even holding it herself, commanding the crowd with her presence.
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Morgan Evans To Headline The Muster - Perth's Rodeo & Music Festival
Perth's The Muster - Rodeo & Music Festival boasts a line-up that’s even “hotter than the Western Australian summer”.
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Aus Rock Icon Brian Cadd Crosses To Country
"It has taken me so long to actually make a country album; I was unsure how it would feel for me..."
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Wade Forster
Wade Forster Named 2024 Toyota Star Maker Winner
Wade Forster stole the hearts of audience members and judges alike after performing his two songs, 'Second Chance' and 'Rodeo Romeo'.
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