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
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Jelly Roll Has Never Had A Beer
"This is a hot take... I’ve always looked at beer as the men’s version of wine."
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Taylor Swift Ticket Queue Explained: First In NOT Best Dressed
Ticketek reveals that they managed to repel over half a billion bots who attempted to snap up Eras tour pre-sale tickets yesterday.
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Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift Expands Tour: Will Aus Follow Suit?
“Brisbane doesn’t miss out on stuff like this very often at all – this is just one of those occasions.”
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Here's How You Can Win The Last Two Tickets To See Luke Combs In Australia
Entrance will only be granted to those who dress up – no spectators who don’t put effort towards costuming.
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Shannon Noll To Play Tonight’s State Of Origin
You can watch Noll perform on State Of Origin at 7:30 pm on Channel 9.
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Dolly Parton 'Rock Star' alternate album cover
Dolly Parton Shares 'Bygones' Featuring Judas Priest's Rob Halford
"The song fits with so many couples, and coupling my voice with Rob, one of my all-time favorites, made it even more special.”
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Queenscliff Music Festival Unveils Expansive 2023 Line-up
From 23 to 26 November, festivalgoers can enjoy a line-up of incredible local talent, with a couple of international artists coming along for the ride.
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Another Woman Comes Forward Accusing Jimmie Allen Of Sexual Assault
Jimmie Allen’s attorney didn’t immediately respond to Variety’s request for comment about the new allegations.
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Jelly Roll Gives Whataburger Workers A $1,000 Tip
“My dude don’t believe me y’all, but we’re gonna hit ’em with the big ol’ bankroll..."
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Taylor Swift Names The Stars Featuring On 'Speak Now (Taylor's Version)'
“Since Speak Now was all about my songwriting, I decided to go to the artists who I feel influenced me most powerfully as a lyricist at that time and ask them to sing on the album."
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Cynthia Weil
'Here You Come Again' Songwriter Cynthia Weil Passes Away, Aged 82
“May the legacy of lyrics by Cynthia Weil continue to speak to and for generations to come."
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Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift Named Music’s Second Richest Woman… But Who Is First?
Holding a $740 million net worth, who is Swift second behind?
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