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
The Pleasures & Big Wheels
The Pleasures & Big Wheels Announce Co-Headline Australian Tour
A homecoming tour these dual headliners aren't likely to forget anytime soon.
News / Music
Melody Moko Submits Music For The Grammys’ Consideration
"If you are a voting member.. Get dreamy with us."
News / Music
Jason Isbell, Oliver Anthony
Jason Isbell Unloads On Oliver Anthony
"There’s a reason you just don’t jump in the f***ing pool..."
News / Music
Billy Ray Cyrus
Billy Ray Cyrus Marries Aussie Musician
The wedding day was "the most perfect, ethereal celebration of love we could have ever imagined."
News / Music
Gemma Kirby
Gemma Kirby On Her 'Deliberate Choice To Lead A Sober Life'
"I made a deliberate choice to lead a sober life, not just for children, but also [for] my health and for the sake of my career."
News / Music
Tickets To CMC Rocks 2024 Are Sold Out
As the 2024 edition is now sold out, it marks the seventh consecutive year of CMC Rocks selling out months ahead of time.
Features / Music
The Countrytown Cookoff: Saralyn's First Date Spag Bol
"Perfect for the whole family. Delish!!!"
Features / Premiere
VIDEO PREMIERE: Sammi Palinkas - 'Don't Blink'
"When writing 'Don’t Blink', Rod McCormack and I wanted to create something positive and memorable to listen to, but when it counts, really makes you think."
News / Music
Lee Kernaghan, Amber Lawrence, Hoodoo Gurus & Kingswood
Melbourne Scores Its First-Ever Muster Starring Lee Kernaghan, Amber Lawrence & More
"Look out Melbourne - A Muster is heading your way..."
Industry / Event
Genesis Owusu, Amyl & The Sniffers, Thelma Plum and The Teskey Brothers
Caitlin Harnett & The Pony Boys, The Teskey Brothers Take Home National Live Music Awards
Dark Mofo and Zaachariaha Fielding of Electric Fields fame have made National Live Music Awards history, both holding the record for the most wins.
News / Music
The Pleasures
US Americana Radio Success For Aus Act
"We’re so thrilled by (and grateful for) the support we’re getting from radio in the US of A for our record."
News / Music
CMC Rocks
CMC Rocks Looking To Sell Out This Week
Inside sources reveal that CMC Rocks isn't far from selling out - get in quick!
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