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
Carly Pearce
Carly Pearce To Host The 2023 Academy Of Country Music Honours This September
The ceremony will air on FOX for the second year.
Features / Music
Gympie Music Muster
Everything You Need To Know About The 2023 Gympie Music Muster
Are you itching to get to the Gympie Music Muster but not sure about how to get there? Countrytown has got you covered.
News / Music
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood Wins Over Guns N' Roses Fans With Wicked Motörhead Cover
Carrie Underwood snarled through 'Aces Of Spades' in a way that would have made Ian “Lemmy” Kilmister proud.
Features / Premiere
VIDEO PREMIERE: Tammy Moxon - 'Comfy'
"This song made me happy when I heard the first mix."
News / Music
Toyota Country Music Festival Tamworth
Reimagined Tamworth Parade Returns To Toyota Country Music Festival
Best-dressed punters will be in the running for cash prizes!
News / Music
Luke Bryan, Kyle Sandilands on 'Australian Idol'
Luke Bryan Tells Kyle Sandilands To 'Go Easy' And 'Go Country'
"The market [for country music] is ripe over there..."
Industry / News
Sheppard
Amy Sheppard Is Moving To Nashville With Her Siblings
Sheppard will host a two-week residency at the Gold Coast's Warner Bros Movie World before making the big move.
News / Music
Bella Mackenzie
Bella Mackenzie Turns Four Chairs During Blind Audition On 'The Voice Australia'
Bella Mackenzie auditioned with a unique take on Taylor Swift's 'Anti-Hero'.
News / Music
Leylah Harvey
Adam Harvey’s Daughter Leylah Releases First Music Video
Leylah Harvey displays a phenomenal talent for classical singing.
Features / Music
Front Deck Boom Box: James Johnston
We caught up with James Johnston to find out what songs he’s listening to for this week’s Front Deck Boom Box.
Features / Premiere
VIDEO PREMIERE: Jay Santilli - 'Come Back Home'
Countrytown is proud to exclusively premiere the gorgeous new clip from Jay Santilli, 'Come Back Home'.
News / Music
Luke Combs
What Happens If Luke Combs’ Pregnant Wife Goes Into Labour When He’s In Aus?
"I'm not due until after he gets back [from Australia], so I'm trying really hard not to go into early labor..."
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