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: Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham - 'Size Up'
Size Up is the new single from Urquhart and Cunningham’s new album, Birdsong. You can watch the exclusive music video right here on Countrytown.
Features / List
Lane Pittman & Jake Whittaker
The Best Mullets In Australian Country Music, Ranked
Countrytown is here with the best mullets in Australian country music, chosen by our readers.
News / Music
The Pleasures Break Into US Airplay Chart
The Pleasures are charting alongside Jason Isbell, Lucinda Williams, Lukas Nelson and Grace Potter in the US.
News / Music
Your Favourite Aus Artists Are Paying Tribute To Taylor Swift
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News / Music
Toby Keith
Toby Keith Laments Modern Music Industry: ‘I Have Nowhere To Go’
Toby Keith believes "you're kind of wasting your time" when seeking radio play in 2023.
News / Music
Gretta Ziller Opens Up About The Elephant In The Room: Low Ticket Sales
"Unless you’re a major international touring act, a heritage act or one of the lucky few, the rest are struggling… like really struggling" to sell concert tickets.
Features / Music
Front Deck Boom Box: Pat Kenny
We caught up with Pat Kenny to find out what songs he's listening to for this week’s Front Deck Boom Box.
News / Music
Cody Johnson
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Cody Johnson joining in some rodeo action isn’t all that surprising – this is an artist with a song called 'Dear Rodeo'...
News / Music
The Bushwackers
The Bushwackers Turn Four Chairs On The Voice Australia
The Voice Australia continues tonight at 7 pm AEST on Channel 7 and 7plus, continuing each Monday and Tuesday, airing weekly.
News / Music
Oliver Anthony
Newcomer Oliver Anthony Goes Viral In Divided US
While the song has gained attention from political figures on the left and the right, Anthony has stated that he stands at the “centre of the road” regarding politics.
News / Music
Luke Combs
Luke Combs Scores AFL Lesson From Eddie Betts
Combs is also the newest member of one of the most popular AFL clubs.
News / Music
Dolly Parton, Paul McCartney & Ringo Starr
Dolly Parton Covers 'Let It Be' With Paul McCartney & Ringo Starr
"Well, does it get any better than singing ‘Let It Be’ with Paul McCartney, who wrote the song? Well, it did get even better when Ringo Starr joined in on drums..."
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