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
Tamworth Country Music Festival
New Zealand Gets Their Own Country Music Radio Station
You can listen to Southern Cross Country 24/7, with continuous music playing no matter what time you go to the radio station.
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X-Files Mystery Country Song Revealed
What do you do when you can't find a mystery song from a 1998 episode of television?
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Jelly Roll, The Black Keys
How Jelly Roll Nearly Punched On With The Black Keys
"He just rolled up on me and just scared the living crap out of me..."
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Michael Carpenter & The Banks Brothers, Olive Mae, Brittany Maggs
Brittany Maggs, Olive Mae, Michael Carpenter & The Banks Brothers Lead This Week's 'Grass Roots'
Every week, ABC Country's ‘Grass Roots’ program shines a light on the best independently released Australian country content.
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Dan Sultan
Dan Sultan To Open Zach Bryan's Exclusive Melbourne Concert
"It’s been an incredible year, and I’m really excited to round out 2023 supporting Zach Bryan."
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Adam Brand
Adam Brand's Gold Coast Home 'Consumed By Fire'
Nine firefighting crews were called after reports of a housefire were made on Monday afternoon.
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Shannon 'Noel' Noll's Jetsmas
Shannon 'Noel' Noll Goes Christmas With Rocking Jetstar Ad
Shannon 'Noel' Noll is clearly in the spirit of giving this festive season.
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Casey Barnes & Rock Acts Detail Airline Woes During Aus Festival Season
"The entire airline has completely gone to the sh*t, and they’re cost-cutting everywhere."
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'1989 (Taylor's Version)' album cover
New 24/7 Taylor Swift Station Launches On Aus Radio
The new 24/7 station dedicated to Taylor Swift is now available to stream via the Nova website and Nova Player app.
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Morgan Wallen
Country Dominates 2023 US Streaming Charts
Morgan Wallen is easily the most popular country music artist in the US and Australia.
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Bonnie Kellett, Ella Powell
Bonnie Kellett, Ella Powell, Dan Keyes + The New Rides: The Highlights From This Week's Grass Roots
Every week, ABC Country's ‘Grass Roots’ program shines a light on the best independently released Australian country content.
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Denvah, Dylan Wright
Denvah & Dylan Wright To Appear On The Next Season Of 'Australian Idol'
Can one of these two singers win 'Australian Idol'?