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
Diplo Learned Guitar For New Thomas Wesley Country Project
What does a Diplo record with a guitar sound like? “This is the greatest single piece of work I’ve ever done, I can promise you that..."
News / Music
Amy Sheppard Celebrates Weight Gain In Inspirational Social Post
“This is not 'toxic fat'. This soft, juicy, extra layer is FREEDOM."
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Taylor Swift Dancer Allegedly Drops Snippet For Highly Anticipated 'Enchanted (Taylor's Version)'
Will Enchanted (Taylor’s Version) be a standalone track?
Features / Interviews
Lainey Wilson: The Next Queen Of Country Music
"Never in a million years did I think country music would take me places like that..."
News / Music
Snoop Dogg & Dolly Parton To Feature On Pop Star Bebe Rexha's New Album
Who wouldn't want Snoop Dogg and Dolly Parton on their album?
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Punter Hurls A Beer At Melbourne Morgan Wallen Gig & Gets Kicked Out
Morgan Wallen doesn’t put up with hooliganism at his shows (and nor should he).
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Legendary Country Rockers The Krui3ers Announce Vinyl Reissue For 'Rebel Child'
The country and rock music on display is energetic and distinct to The Krui3ers.
News / Music
Taylor Swift Apparently Books Tour Dates At The MCG
Is it really happening? The gossip chain indicates that it is...
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Jewel Alleges That Her Mother Embezzled Over $100 Million From Her
“I didn't really realise what my mum was until I was 30-something. I woke up and realised she embezzled all of my money, over $100 million."
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Will Judas Priest's Rob Halford Contribute To Dolly Parton's Rock Album?
"It doesn't matter what kind of music you're into, what kind of style of music you play or you love or whatever, we're all connected."
Features / Interviews
Kip Moore Subverts 'Bro-Country' Expectations, Which Is Why Aussies Love Him
Being honest with who he is has brought thousands of fans to Moore’s music, which is kind of weird when he acknowledges that he’s an introvert in the most extroverted job.
News / Music
Queensland Music Trails Announces Epic Outback Trail Program
The Outback Trail Program uses music, arts and the opportunity to embrace Aboriginal culture to further tempt you to these small but mighty parts of the Sunshine State.
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