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
Sheppard Release First New Single In Two Years
'Good Time' is the first single the family outfit has released in two years.
News / Music
New Brad Paisley New Single Features President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
"It’s heartbreaking watching this struggle in modern times for freedom and democracy and the ability to just simply be who they want to be in peace."
News / Music
Chris Rose Shares His 'Insecurities & Vulnerable Sides' In Candid Video
"This sort of pressure has always made me feel like I have to constantly be showing that I'm taking steps forward and presenting that next big achievement."
News / Music
Shannon Noll Opens Up On Country Music's 'Old Boys Club'
Shannon Noll explores Australian Idol, the country music scene, and more.
News / Music
Olivia Newton-John & Dolly Parton 'Jolene' Duet Posthumously Released
"I am excited; I have always wanted to sing with Dolly."
News / Music
Bluesfest Reveals Sixth Artist Announcement
The latest Bluesfest announcement features an all-Australian line-up.
News / Music
Genesis Beat Taylor Swift In 2022 Earnings List
Taylor Swift was the only woman in the top ten.
News / Music
Shania Twain Turned Down Working With Prince On 'The Next Rumours'
"I’m on the phone with him and I’m swearing like I always do..."
Features / Interviews
Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn On How To Make 'Something Unique And Meaningful'
Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn discuss collaborating with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, family, hair metal and more upon their return to Australia next month.
News / Music
Bluesfest Adds 18 Acts To Massive Line-up In Fifth Artist Announcement
Bluesfest adds another showing of blues, classic rock, country, and folk music.
News / Music
Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires Are 2023 Record Store Day Ambassadors
"In your local record store, you find common ground and the excitement of discovery."
News / Music
Triple J Claims Taylor Swift Was Never Banned From The Hottest 100
The national youth broadcaster has faced the 2014 controversy again.
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