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
VIDEO PREMIERE: Bryce Sainty - 'Coast'
'Coast' is already making its way through country music playlists, and today, Countrytown premieres the music video.
News / Music
Taylor Swift Fan Dies After Attending 'Eras Tour' In Brazil
"I feel this loss deeply and my broken heart goes out to her family and friends."
News / Music
Dolly Parton Announces Two 'Rockstar' Bonus Tracks
"Surprise! Did you all think I was done?" 'Jolene' has been reworked with special guests Måneskin.
News / Music
Tori Forsyth First Musical Act Announced For 2024 Outback Trails Event
More music acts and must-see destinations will be announced early next year.
News / Music
Dolly Parton
The Two Stars Dolly Parton Couldn’t Land For 'Rockstar'
Dolly Parton made 'Rockstar' after being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last November.
News / Music
Taylor Moss
Taylor Moss Delivers The First Taste Of Debut Album With 'Wild Mama'
The fast-paced, passionate song is partly poppy in its melodies but authentically country.
News / Music
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton Reveals Songs She Wishes She’d Written
"I think that's one of the best songs that’s been out in the last 25 years or so, if not ever."
News / Music
Darlinghurst Show Cancelled, Band Cites Circumstances Outside Their Control
"I'm so frustrated..."
Features / Interviews
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton On Becoming A 'Rockstar': 'I Worked Hard To Earn The Rights To Even Sing These Iconic Songs'
"I love being able to challenge myself, and I just wanted it to be good."
News / Music
Alana Wilkinson & Ryan Young Lead Festival Of Small Halls 2024 Summer Tour
"Something very special happens when music veers off the beaten tour track and settles into regional towns..."
Features / Premiere
VIDEO PREMIERE: Lontano - 'Somewhere Highway'
'Somewhere Highway' is the third single from the pair’s upcoming album, due for release in 2024.
Features / Music
The Countrytown Cookoff: Denvah's Cake
Denvah has shared her "go-to" cake recipe that hasn't failed her in all her wacky creations.
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