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
Blak Country Rocks To Showcase First Nations Artists
Blak Country Rocks is a free, all-ages celebration as part of Blak Social’s residency at The Tivoli.
News / Music
Home Free, Amy Sheppard & Travis Collins
Daryl Braithwaite’s 'The Horses' To Be Reimagined By Home Free, Travis Collins & Amy Sheppard
What would a country-fied version of The Horses sound like? Now we know...
News / Music
Another Festival In Trouble As NQ's Rock'n Country Pleads With Fans
Artists, local businesses, charities and music fans are set to lose out if this festival doesn't go ahead.
Features / Music
Jay Santilli
Front Deck Boom Box: Jay Santilli
We caught up with Jay Santilli to find out what songs she's listening to for this week’s Front Deck Boom Box.
Features / Premiere
VIDEO PREMIERE: Jeremy Turner - 'She Keeps Comin’ Around'
Like all great country songs, Jeremy Turner creates a brilliant song from universal subjects: heartbreak and infidelity.
Features / List
L, R: Kaylee Bell, Morgan Wallen, James Johnston, Loren Ryan and Casey Barnes
The Biggest Country Radio Hits of 2023 So Far
Countrytown reveals the most-heard songs of 2023's first six months. We’ve also made a playlist of all the songs on this list for your listening pleasure.
News / Music
Jason Aldean
Jason Aldean Blames 'Cancel Culture' For 'Try That In A Small Town' Controversy
"They try and make sure they can cancel you, which means try to ruin your life, ruin everything."
News / Music
Hinterland
Is Hinterland Going Line Dancing Viral?
Hinterland have gone viral on YouTube and TikTok after Spanish line-dancing teacher Pol. F Ryan choreographed 'The Check In', a routine to the Aussie band’s song.
News / Music
Chris Stapleton
Chris Stapleton Returns With 'White Horse', Announces New Album 'Higher'
Higher is Chris Stapleton's first album since his 2020 release, Starting Over.
Features / This Album Changed My Life
This Album Changed My Life: Busby Marou On Tom Petty's 'Wildflowers'
To celebrate Busby Marou’s new album, we caught up with Tom Busby about an album that changed his life: Tom Petty’s Wildflowers.
News / Music
James Johnston and Zac & George
James Johnston Reveals Zac & George Collab, Invites Fans To Get Involved With Music Video
James Johnston has written a song with Zac & George and plans to film a music video with the Sydney pair with the help of you, the fans.
Features / Premiere
VIDEO PREMIERE: Chloe Styler - 'Hometownless'
Chloe Styler's latest single is just over three minutes of pop-country perfection.
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