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
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton Celebrates Her 78th Birthday By Unveiling Deluxe Edition Of 'Rockstar'
Dolly Parton has added new versions of original songs and covers of Billy Joel, Eurythmics and Pat Benatar classics to the deluxe edition of 'Rockstar'.
News / Music
Max Jackson performing on stage
Golden Guitar Awards 2024 Performers & Presenters Revealed
The 2024 Golden Guitar Awards will take place from 7:30 pm next Saturday, 27 January, at the Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre.
News / Music
Lana Del Rey
Is Lana Del Rey Going Country?
Lana Del Rey hinted at a move towards country music with a snippet of a tender, acoustic new song.
News / Music
LeAnn Rimes
Country Legend A Frontrunner To Join The Voice UK
The line up for 'The Voice UK' will be confirmed "in due course".
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John Fogerty
John Fogerty Leads Country Fest QLD Line-up In Australian Exclusive Performance
John Fogerty will perform two sets - including one celebrating Creedence Clearwater Revival classics - as Aussies Morgan Evans, Lee Kernaghan, James Johnston, and more join the line-up.
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Andy Golledge
Andy Golledge Announces New Album 'Young, Dumb & Wild'
Andy Golledge's second album will journey through life’s changes, including ageing, finding love, and settling in new environments.
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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Call It A Day On Traditional Touring
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band are saying farewell after nearly 60 years.
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Emma Donovan
Emma Donovan Drops New Single 'Lovin' Looks Like', Extends Tour Ahead Of Tamworth Country Music Festival
'Lovin’ Looks Like' features an inimitable country twang alongside Emma Donovan’s effortless, breathtaking, vulnerable and soulful vocals.
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John Williamson
John Williamson Cancels Tamworth Country Music Festival Show Due To Injury
"The surgeon said no guitar playing for probably four weeks."
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Tamworth Country Music Festival
Tamworth Weather Forecast Ahead Of Country Music Festival Kick-off
The Bureau of Meteorology is reporting temperatures above 34°C for the first five days of the famous 10-day festival.
News / Music
Kate Ceberano
Kate Ceberano Responds To Critics About Her Performing At Tamworth Country Music Festival
"My whole musical heritage is country."
News / Music
Max Jackson, Garth Brooks
Max Jackson Gets Played On Garth Brooks’ Radio Station
"I am absolutely screaming because my song just got featured on Garth Brooks’ radio station, The Big 615 in Nashville!"
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