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
Zac & George and Max Jackson
Townsville Gets A NYE Country Hoedown
Buck Wild is described as “A country music festival you won’t soon forget”.
News / Music
Tamworth Country Music Festival
The Wolfe Brothers, Lane Pittman, Beccy Cole & More Added To Tamworth Country Music Festival Line-up
"Toyota Country Music Festival certainly has something for everyone to enjoy."
News / Music
Max Jackson
Max Jackson Announces ABC Music Signing
“Having met with and seen Max Jackson perform, her talent and presence is undeniable. We are excited for this next chapter with her.”
News / Music
Foo Fighters & Shania Twain
Shania Twain Joins Foo Fighters For A Surprise Performance At Austin City Limits Festival
Who knew that Shania Twain always wanted to rock?
News / Music
Oliver Anthony
Oliver Anthony To Welcome Baby Boy In November
"I had to squeeze in one more show before our baby boy comes at the beginning of November..."
News / Music
Tina Arena, James Reyne, Jon Stevens & Fanny Lumsden
Tina Arena, Jon Stevens, James Reyne Lead 2024 Birdsville Big Red Bash & Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash
Australian rock, pop, country and blues music royalty are heading for the desert in July and August 2024.
News / Music
CMC Rocks
Local CMC Legend Does The Maths
"Unless it’s the local bowling club, where can you get a musician/ concert for that price?"
News / Music
Zach Bryan
Zach Bryan Melbourne Tickets Sell Out In Under 20 Minutes
Zach Bryan tickets have become a hot commodity in Melbourne.
News / Music
Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley Join Aus Rock Royalty For Stranded In The Snowys Fest
Aus music royalty are heading for a new music venue to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Music In Paradise.
Features / Premiere
VIDEO PREMIERE: Courtney Keil - 'Nothin' Like A Sure Bet'
Courtney Keil's unmistakable, honey-laden vocal tracks gambling and risk-taking references for a timeless country song.
News / Music
Joe Exotic 'Jungle Rhapsody' album cover
Tiger King’s Joe Exotic Drops New Country Single
Remember 'Tiger King'? Well, Joe Exotic has turned his attention to a music career.
News / Music
Fanny Lumsden
Fanny Lumsden Postpones New 'Country Halls' Tour Dates After Her Brother Tom Had A Stroke
Three weeks ago, Fanny Lumsden's brother and bandmate, Tom, experienced a stroke, “which was hugely scary and a massive shock to us all”.
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