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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
Keli Holiday for Like A Version
Keli Holiday Covers Bruce Springsteen Classic For 'Like A Version'
And he was joined by Baker Boy playing the yidaki.
News / Music
Foo Fighters at Suncorp Stadium
Foo Fighters Drop First New Single With New Drummer, 'Asking For A Friend'
The rockers also announced a 2026 North American tour with Queens Of The Stone Age.
News / Music
5 Seconds Of Summer
How To Score Tickets To 5 Seconds Of Summer's 2026 Australian Tour
From pre-sales to the dates and venues, The Music has rounded up everything you need to know about scoring tickets to 5 Seconds Of Summer’s 2026 tour.
Industry / News
AMRAP Airplay Feature Image
CBAA Officially Launches Community Radio Airplay Charts
"Community radio is the backbone of artists; it allows our music to be heard throughout remote regions and communities," Emily Wurramara explained.
News / Music
Fleetwood Mac @ Qudos Bank Arena
Could Fleetwood Mac Re-Form?
A one-off show, a television special, and a documentary about the making of 'Rumours' are reported options for a Fleetwood Mac reunion.
News / Music
Soft Cell
Soft Cell's Dave Ball Passes Away, Aged 66
Marc Almond described his longtime musical collaborator as a “wonderfully brilliant musical genius.”
Industry / News
ARIA Award
ARIA Unveils 2025 ARIA Awards Presents Event Program
"The ARIA Awards Presents program is an important opportunity to highlight the diversity and strength of Australian music," said ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd.
News / Music
Parkway Drive
Parkway Drive Descend On Sydney Opera House With History-Making Helicopter Stunt
“Every Aussie grows up seeing the Sydney Opera House on postcards and TV, but never in a million years did I think I’d be standing on it - let alone dropping onto it from a helicopter...”
News / Music
Robert Plant performing live
PETA Urge Robert Plant To Temporarily Change His Name To 'Robert Plant Wool'
The animal rights organisation requested that Robert Plant change his name for a month to raise awareness for 'Plant Wool Month.'
Industry / News
Parcels at Red Rocks
Live Nation Launches Ticket Upsell Initiative With Donations To Support Act
From today, punters who purchase tickets to any Live Nation show in Australia can make a voluntary donation to Support Act.
News / Music
360
360 Plots Massive Regional Tour Of Australia
The Aussie rapper will be joined by special guest (and his bestie) Pez for a 43-date regional tour in 2026.
News / Music
Limp Bizkit @ Hordern Pavilion
Limp Bizkit To Continue Touring Plans Following The Passing Of Sam Rivers
"Every riff and every scream of the crowd will resonate in honor of the great legacy Sam offered to Nu-Metal," a notice from the band's promoter reads.
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