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
Foo Fighters' Chris Shiflett Announces Two Intimate Australian Shows
"Better re-string my J200 and dust off my capo..."
News / Music
Kasey Chambers, Ben Lee, Kate Miller-Heidke, Custard
Kasey Chambers, Felicity Urquhart And Josh Cunningham & More: Woodford Folk Festival Drops Epic Line-up
"Thanks to the support of our patrons, volunteers and our Federal and State governments, the Woodford Folk Festival is the size of a very large town."
News / Music
Lainey Wilson
Aus Streaming Service Stan Scores The TV Rights For CMA Awards
Stan’s airing of the CMA Awards follows its recent ventures into award ceremonies, including a live stream of this year’s ARIA Awards.
News / Music
The Wolfe Brothers & More Heavyhitters Heading To Ballarat For Gold Country Music Festival
Prepare to experience country music in a venue like no other.
Features / Premiere
Shyanne Irwin
VIDEO PREMIERE: Shyanne Irwin - 'Where I Want To Be'
"Even though 'Where I Want To Be' is about my personal experience, it’s a universal experience for just about everyone."
News / Music
Robyn Martin, The Smith & Western Jury & More: 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.
News / Music
VIDEO PREMIERE: Rhinestoned Pay Tribute To Jimmy Buffett With 'Margarita Weather'
"We found ourselves asking ‘What would Jimmy Buffett do?’ throughout the whole process."
News / Music
Michael Saleta
Regional Aussie Country Artist Michael Saleta Announces Move To Nashville
"I'm excited to see what the next chapter of my songwriting journey brings in Nashville."
News / Music
Dan Davidson, Travis Collins
Dan Davidson & Travis Collins To Headline 2024 Stock Route Music Festival
"We can't wait to welcome everyone to this spectacular celebration of country music in the heart of Dubbo."
Features / Premiere
Piper Rodrigues
VIDEO PREMIERE: Piper Rodrigues - 'Bridges'
"I have a lot of fun creating dramatic music videos, and this one is no exception."
News / Music
James Johnston
James Johnston Announces 'Raised Like That' Regional Australian Tour
"This show is for everyone to come and sing their hearts out and have a good time."
News / Music
Peter Garrett, Missy Higgins, Kasey Chambers, Regurgitator
Peter Garrett, Missy Higgins, Kasey Chambers, Regurgitator Lead Riverboats Festival 2024 Line-up
Some of the biggest names in Australian music are heading for the leafy Victorian terrain from 16-18 February.
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