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: Brittany Elise - 'Get This Party Started'
The song "not only captures the Nashville sound but resembles the theme for both my career and our live show on tour."
News / Music
Piper Rodrigues, Jake Whittaker, Jay Santilli
Toyota Star Maker Announces Top Ten Finalists For 2024 Competition
Three artists in the 2024 top ten – Jake Whittaker, Jay Santilli and Piper Rodrigues – have already found coverage on Countrytown.
News / Music
The Waifs
The Waifs Postpone Gig After Singer Donna Simpson Suffers Broken Ribs, Collapsed Lungs
"Four broken ribs, two collapsed lungs, and a bunch of bruises later, I have realised E Scooters and I don’t mix."
Industry / News
Dolly Parton, Brad Cox & More: ARIA Awards 2023 Presenters & Performers Revealed
On Wednesday, 15 November, the ARIAs will take over the Hordern Pavilion, with an all-Australian line-up ready to perform on the night.
Features / Interviews
Bailey Zimmerman
Four Things We Learned From Bailey Zimmerman Ahead Of Riding Hearts Festival
"I went down to Australia not knowing if I would have fans there or if people even knew who I was..."
News / Music
Mackenzie Porter
Mackenzie Porter Shares Baby News (And Pics!)
"We couldn’t be more excited to meet you, hold you, kiss your lil squishy cheeks..."
News / Music
Chad Morgan
Chad Morgan Shares Health Update
"I am hoping the day will come when I can work again."
Features / Premiere
VIDEO PREMIERE: Matt Cornell - 'Where I Wanna Be'
'Where I Wanna Be' follows Matt Cornell’s most recent offerings, 'Stick Around', and a duet with Adam Brand, 'Our Church'.
News / Music
Find Troy Cassar Daley’s Guitar… At Vinnies!
“Vinnies has always had a special place in my heart, that’s why I am so excited and privileged to donate an acoustic guitar that I have hand-painted”.
News / Music
Amber Lawrence
Amber Lawrence Releasing Bonus Edition Of 'A Very Aussie Aussie Christmas' This Week
'A Very Aussie Aussie Christmas - Bonus Edition' is out this Friday, with four new songs added to the tracklist.
News / Music
Justin Moore
Justin Moore Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction
“I did not know it was this bad.”
News / Music
Katrina Burgoyne Expecting A Baby In April 2024
“Our bundle of joy is due the first week of April! We are excited for the new adventure and the inspiration!”
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