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
Town & Country Hotel
Hotel In Slim Dusty’s ‘Duncan’ Closes
The Town And Country Hotel was made famous by Slim Dusty's 1980 music video for 'Duncan'.
News / Music
Kat & Alex
Kat & Alex 'Musically And Romantically' Split After Four Years
Fortunately, the split doesn’t mean the end of their musical careers – Kat and Alex will instead embark on solo careers.
News / Music
Sammy White 'Wins This Round' Against Endometriosis
Endometriosis affects the lives of roughly 10% of the world’s population - that's a staggering 190 million people.
News / Music
Miranda Lambert
Miranda Lambert Blasted For Not Addressing 'Humiliated' Fans Following Selfie Controversy
“Unfollowing for the way you disrespect and humiliate your fans."
Features / Premiere
VIDEO PREMIERE: Jess Parker - 'Help Myself'
To date, Jess Parker has been making a name for herself with her singing, storytelling and finger-picking.
News / Music
Jason Aldean
Controversial Jason Aldean Music Video Pulled By CMT, 'Try That In A Small Town' Singer Defends Clip
“In the past 24 hours I have been accused of releasing a pro-lynching song..."
News / Music
Luke Combs
Everything You Need To Know About Luke Combs’ Upcoming Australian Tour
Ahead of Luke Combs' Australian tour arriving on our shores next month, we've rounded up everything you need to know for this tour guide.
Industry / News
Jessica Mauboy, Sarah McLeod, Kate Ceberano & Vika And Linda
Beccy Cole, Alison Hams & More Among 2023 Australian Women In Music Award Finalists
Jessica Mauboy, Sarah McLeod, Kate Ceberano, Beccy Cole, and Vika & Linda are just some of the names on the impressive list of finalists.
News / Chart News
Hot 50 Chart: Jelly Roll Maintains The Top Spot For A Second Week
All the action from this week's Countrytown Hot 50 Chart.
News / Music
Dolly Parton on stage in Sydney
Dolly Parton: ‘I Would Hopefully Drop Dead In The Middle Of A Song On Stage’
“I’m going to make hay while the sun shines.”
News / Music
Jimmie Allen Countersues His Alleged Sexual Assault Accusers
Jimmie Allen is suing for defamation and "conversion", a legal term similar to theft.
Industry / News
CMC Rocks
Australia Is The Third-Largest Market For Country Music
Can we get a yeehaw?
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