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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
The Streets
The Streets Announce 'A Grand Don't Come For Free' Australian Tour
The Streets will perform 'A Grand Don't Come For Free' in its entirety across the country in March 2026.
News / Festivals
Electric Island Perth
Armand Van Helden And Above & Beyond Lead 2026 Editions Of Electric Island Festival
Electric Island will return to picturesque backdrops in Adelaide, Melbourne, and Perth.
Industry / News
Jaddan Comerford
Jaddan Comerford On AI In Music: 'It’s Not One Size Fits All'
"When technology serves the artist, everyone wins. But that also means protecting what’s theirs," Comerford said.
News / Music
Halsey
Halsey Premieres 'Back To Badlands' Set Ahead Of Australian Tour
Halsey will bring the 'Back To Badlands' tour to Australia in February 2026.
Features / Interviews
Bluey's Big Play Cast, Jacob Williams
'Bluey’s Big Play' Puppetry Director Jacob Williams: ‘No Matter Where We Take This Show, The Reaction Is Always The Same’
'Bluey's Big Play' Puppetry Director Jacob Williams opens up about the challenges of bringing Bluey and her family to life, as well as the thrills of the live show.
News / Festivals
Birdsville Big Red Bash 2024
Birdsville Big Red Bash & Mundi Mundi Bash Reveal 2026 Line-ups
The Birdsville Big Red Bash returns after a year off in July 2026.
News / Festivals
Pitch Music & Arts Festival 2025
Pitch Music & Arts Festival Confirms 2026 Return
The 2026 edition of Pitch Music & Arts Festival will take place on Victoria's Labour Day weekend.
Features / Interviews
SPEED
SPEED: ‘Across The Country, There’s Bands Made Up Of Young People Carrying The Torch For Hardcore’
Ahead of the release of their new EP 'ALL MY ANGELS,' Sydney's finest, SPEED, open up about the power of grief, music, and community.
News / Music
Oasis x Adidas Originals
Oasis 'Live 25' Pop-Up Stores Announced Ahead Of Australian Shows
The stores will be home to official Live ’25 merchandise in addition to exclusive brand collaborations with Adidas and other fun items.
News / Music
Teddy Swims performing with The Wiggles
Teddy Swims Brings The Wiggles On Stage At Sydney Show
The surprise collaboration turned out to be one of the highlights of Swims' Sydney concert.
News / Music
ICEHOUSE @ Zoo Twilights
Icehouse Added To Melbourne Cup Carnival Entertainment Line-up
ICEHOUSE join performers including PNAU, FISHER, and Craig David for this year's Melbourne Cup Carnival.
News / Music
Mighty Hoopla main stage
UK Festival Mighty Hoopla To Make Its Australian Debut In 2026
And pop sensation Kesha leads the inaugural line-up when it arrives Down Under this summer.