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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
Lewis Capaldi
Special Guests Confirmed For Lewis Capaldi's 2026 Australian Tour
Lewis Capaldi's upcoming arena run in Australia and New Zealand has completely sold out.
Industry / News
Immortal Music Group
Open Door Management Officially Rebrands To Immortal Music Group
Destroy All Lines' Chris O'Brien and Northlane's Josh Smith have rebranded their joint venture, and they "couldn't be more excited" for the company's future.
News / Music
The Lumineers
The Lumineers Add Extra Show To Australian Tour, Reveal Special Guests
The Lumineers will perform in huge venues across Australia and New Zealand in January 2026.
News / Music
Basement Jaxx
Basement Jaxx Announce 2026 Australian Tour
The tour marks Basement Jaxx's first full live shows in Australia in 15 years.
Industry / News
Musician performing live
ARIA, APRA AMCOS React After Federal Government Rules Out Text & Data Mining Exception To Copyright Act
"This is a significant moment for Australian creators and our cultural sovereignty," said APRA AMCOS' Dean Ormston.
Industry / News
Lisa Wilkinson
EXCLUSIVE: Former Sony Music Director Of Publicity Launches New PR Agency 'The Locker Room'
“The Locker Room is a home for campaigns built on authenticity, creativity and a genuine respect for the people behind the stories,” founder Lisa Wilkinson explained.
News / Music
Bloom
Sydney Band Bloom Lock In Their First-Ever American Headline Show
The band's debut headline show in the US will happen between support slots for Silverstein.
News / Music
King Stingray on KEXP
King Stingray Make Their Debut On Seattle's KEXP
King Stingray performed on KEXP, a non-commercial radio station with over 3.7 million subscribers on its YouTube channel.
News / Music
Wet Leg, Empire Of The Sun
Watch Wet Leg Cover Empire Of The Sun's 'Walking On A Dream'
Wet Leg’s version of 'Walking On A Dream' is closer to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs or The Strokes than MGMT.
News / Music
Trivium's Matt Heafy @ Knotfest Sydney
'Thrilled To Finally Share The Stage With Him': Trivium Reveal Identity Of New Drummer
Fans might recognise the band's new drummer for his work in deathcore band Whitechapel.
News / Music
Brian Wilson
First Brian Wilson Posthumous Release Landing Next Month
Brian Wilson passed away in June of this year at age 82.
News / Festivals
Sam Fender in Perth
Changing Tides' 2025 Festival Has Been Cancelled, 'Will Not Be Returning In Future Years'
The Kiama-based festival's 2025 line-up was led by Sam Fender and Noah Cyrus.