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
James Johnston
James Johnston Announces Epic 20-Track Debut Album
"I hope these 20 songs mean as much to you as they do to me!"
News / Music
Morgan Wallen
Morgan Wallen Dominates The First-Ever People's Choice Country Awards Nominations
The first-ever People's Choice Country Awards are on 28 September 2023.
Industry / News
US Country Artist Canaan Cox To Help Launch New Qld Venue
"Stranded is a dive bar that’s grown up."
News / Music
Blake O'Connor
Blake O'Connor Announces Australian Tour Dates
Tickets are already selling fast for Blake O'Connor's homecoming tour.
News / Music
Granger Smith
Why Did Granger Smith Leave Country Music?
“Writing songs, it's kind of always skating around the subject a little bit. That just wasn't enough for me.”
News / Music
The Wolfe Brothers
The Wolfe Brothers Lead Second Groundwater Country Music Festival Artist Announcement
“This lineup represents the best of the best in Australian country music, plus some incredible overseas acts you won’t want to miss.”
News / Music
Lawrie Minson
Lawrie Minson's Maton Guitar Case Allegedly 'Torn To Shreds' In 'Ridiculous' Qantas Baggage Handling
"Qantas baggage handlers have gone above and beyond on this trip. They've hit a new personal low for my forty plus years of touring around this great country..."
News / Music
Zac & George
Zac & George Tease New Song 'Nothin' To Lose'
Nothin’ To Lose follows Zac & George’s recent collaboration with fellow Aussie country artist James Johnston .
News / Music
Crowd shot
NQ's Rock'n Country Announces Free Event To Thank Community
The event takes place this Friday, 18 August, for a free, kid-friendly day packed with music.
Industry / News
Australian Women In Music Awards Panel & Performances Program Revealed
The 2023 Australian Women In Music Awards occur in Brisbane on Tuesday, 26 and Wednesday, 27 September.
News / Music
Luke Combs @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Luke Combs Drops 2023 Australian Tour Set List
Did your favourite songs make the cut? Luke Combs has revealed his Australian tour setlist.
News / Music
Darius Rucker
Darius Rucker Was Told He Would Never Make It As A Black Country Singer
“To be honest with you, I didn’t think I would have much success.”
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