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.

Features / Interviews
Lily Pearl Black On Touring With Her Parents, Clint Black & Lisa Hartman Black, And Finding Her Own Way
"You hope that your career is successful enough to where you are in the spotlight because people love your music."
News / Music
Support Act Releases Guide To Sexual Misconduct, Bullying & Discrimination
The Aussie music charity is helping artists identify misconduct, bullying and discrimination and offers support services.
News / Music
2023 Golden Guitar Winners Announced
Casey Barnes and James Johnston win the biggest awards after a massive year.
News / Music
David Crosby, Of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Passes Away
The influential musician passed away at 81 years old after a long illness.
News / Music
Dolly Parton Reveals Guests To Appear On Her 'Rock Star' Album
Dolly Parton, the queen of country AND rock and roll music.
News / Music
NSW Gov Patronises Audience & Insults Songwriters In Tamworth Social Media Fail
Artists and fans fire back at an "out of touch" meme shared by the NSW government.
News / Music
Maren Morris Apologises For Homophobia In Country Music
"Coming from country music and its relationship with LGBTQ+ members, I just want to say I’m sorry."
Features / Interviews
Loren Ryan: ‘If You’re Last To Champion First Nations Acts, You’re Going To Be Old News’
"The time is now to make a difference – to be a mover and shaker for inclusivity."
News / Music
Casey Barnes Wins The Golden Guitar Award For Top Selling Australian Album Of 2022
"This is a huge honour, and extra special being my first Golden Guitar win capping off a year I’ll never forget."
News / Music
Dolly Parton, Debbie Harry, Belinda Carlisle, Cyndi Lauper & Gloria Estefan Tease Collaboration
"What an honor to sing with @dollyparton @cyndilauper @gloriaestefan and DEBBIE HARRY! This secret has been hard to keep."
News / Music
Snoop Dogg Outsmoked By Willie Nelson
"Me and him were playing dominoes one-on-one. He (was) whooping my ass, and I’m just getting higher and higher and higher."
News / Music
Kacey Musgraves Raises Over $100,000 For Therapy Dog At Children's Hospital
"Any animal lover can attest to the multitudes of healing they can bring someone in need."
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