Amyl and the Sniffers explained

Amyl and the Sniffers
Origin:Melbourne, Australia
Years Active:2016–present
Current Members:Amy Taylor
Bryce Wilson
Declan Martens
Gus Romer
Past Members:Calum Newton

Amyl and the Sniffers are an Australian pub rock[1] and punk rock band based in Melbourne, consisting of vocalist Amy Taylor, drummer Bryce Wilson, guitarist Declan Martens, and bassist Gus Romer.[2] At the ARIA Music Awards of 2019, their self-titled debut record won the Best Rock Album category.

History

2016–2017: Giddy Up and Big Attraction

The band was formed by housemates Taylor, Wilson and Martens and former band member Calum Newton (AKA Candy) in Balaclava, Melbourne. The four wrote, recorded, and released their first EP, Giddy Up, in a span of 12 hours.[3] Calum left the band to pursue solo music and was replaced by Gus Romer. They take their name from the Australian slang for amyl nitrite, also known as poppers.[4] Amy Taylor compared their music to the drug in an interview with Paul Glynn of the BBC: "In Australia we call poppers Amyl. So you sniff it, it lasts for 30 seconds and then you have a headache – and that's what we're like!"[4] Their sound has been compared to 1970s hard rock groups such as Iggy Pop and The Stooges and The Damned.[3] However, Taylor has cited a number of varying influences including Minor Threat, Ceremony, AC/DC, Sleaford Mods, Dolly Parton and Cardi B.[4] A second EP Big Attraction was released in 2017.

2018–present: Amyl and the Sniffers, Comfort to Me and Cartoon Darkness

In 2018, the band went into the studio to record their debut album with producer and former Add N to (X) drummer Ross Orton.[5] The result was the self-titled Amyl and the Sniffers, which was released on 24 May 2019 and has received generally positive reviews including a 7.2 from Pitchfork[3] and 4 out of 5 stars from NME[6] and AllMusic.[7] In light of the album's release, Happy Mag placed the band at No. 9 on their list of "The 15 Australian female artists changing the game right now", praising front-woman Amy Taylor for being "one of hardest rocking people on the face of the planet."At the ARIA Music Awards of 2019, Amyl and the Sniffers won the ARIA Award for Best Rock Album. In February 2020, the self-titled album was nominated for the Australian Music Prize of 2019.

On 7 July 2021, Amyl and the Sniffers announced their second studio album Comfort to Me, alongside lead single "Guided by Angels".[8] Later in July, the band released another single, "Security". Three days prior to the release of the album the band released a final single, "Hertz", alongside a complementary music video.[9] The full Comfort to Me album was initially scheduled for release in early October 2021,[10] but was pushed up and released on 10 September.[11] The album was recorded at Sound Park, in Melbourne.[12]

In June and July 2022, the band opened for Weezer, Fall Out Boy and Green Day on the European leg of the Hella Mega Tour.[13] In April 2023, the band toured with The Smashing Pumpkins and Jane's Addiction.[14]

In March 2024, Amyl and the Sniffers announced a US headline tour set for July and August of 2024, in addition to their US shows as support for Foo Fighters.[15] In May 2024, the band released the two singles "U Should Not Be Doing That", the first single from their upcoming album, and "Facts",[16] after which they announced a UK and European Headline tour set for November 2024.[17] On 21 August 2024, the group announced that their third album, Cartoon Darkness, will be released on 25 October 2024. The single and music video for "Chewing Gum" was released on the same day.[18]

Discography

Albums

TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
AUS
[19] 		BEL
(WA)
[20] 		GER
[21] 		IRE
[22] 		SWI
[23] 		UK
US
(Sales)
[24]
Amyl and the Sniffers 22 — — — — 91—
Comfort to Me
  • Released: 10 September 2021
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming, LP
  • Label: B2B Records, Rough Trade, ATO Records
2 83 22 88 98 2118
Cartoon Darkness
  • Released: 25 October 2024
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming, LP
  • Label: B2B Records / Virgin Music Group
— — — — — ——

EPs

TitleDetails
Giddy Up
  • Released: 24 February 2016
  • Format: Cassette, digital download
  • Label: Amyl And The Sniffers
Big Attraction
  • Released: 15 March 2017
  • Format: Cassette, digital download
  • Label: Amyl And The Sniffers

Singles

Title! scope="col"
YearAlbum
"Balaclava Lover Boogie"2018Big Attraction
"Cup of Destiny"Amyl and the Sniffers
"Some Mutts (Can't Be Muzzled)"
"Monsoon Rock"2019
"Got You"
"Gacked on Anger"
"Guided by Angels"2021 Comfort to Me
"Security"
"Hertz"
"U Should Not Be Doing That"2024Cartoon Darkness
"Facts"
"Chewing Gum"Cartoon Darkness

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.! |-| rowspan="2"| 2022| rowspan="2"| Comfort to Me| Independent Album of the Year| | rowspan="2"| [25] [26] |-| Best Independent Punk Album or EP|

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music.! |-| rowspan="2"| 2019| Amyl and the Sniffers| Best Rock Album| | rowspan="2"| |-| Amyl and the Sniffers| Best Cover Art| |-| rowspan="6"| 2022| rowspan="3"| Comfort to Me| Album of the Year| | rowspan="6"| [27] [28] |-| Best Group| |-| Best Rock Album| |-| "Hertz" by Amyl and the Sniffers, John Angus Stewart | Best Video| |-| Comfort to Me Tour 2022| Best Live Act| |-| Amyl and the Sniffers & Dan Luscombe for Amyl and the Sniffers Comfort to Me| Producer – Best Produced Album| |-

Australian Music Prize

The Australian Music Prize (the AMP) is an annual award of $30,000 given to an Australian band or solo artist in recognition of the merit of an album released during the year of award. They commenced in 2005.! |-| 2019| Amyl and the Sniffers| Australian Music Prize| ||-| 2021| Comfort to Me| Australian Music Prize| |[29]

J Awards

Commencing in 2005, the J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. ! |-| rowspan="2"| 2021| Comfort to Me | Australian Album of the Year| | rowspan="2"| [30] [31] |-| Amyl and the Sniffers| Double J Artist of the Year| |-

Music Victoria Awards

The Music Victoria Awards, are an annual awards night celebrating music from the Australian state of Victoria. They commenced in 2005.! |-| 2017| Amyl and the Sniffers| Best Emerging Act| | |-| 2018| Amyl and the Sniffers| Best Band| | |-| rowspan="4"| 2019| rowspan="2"| Amyl and the Sniffers| Best Album| | rowspan="4"| |-| Best Rock/Punk Album| |-| rowspan="2"| Amyl and the Sniffers| Best Band| |-| Best Live Act| |-| rowspan="3"| 2020| rowspan="2"| Amyl and the Sniffers| Best Band| | rowspan="3"| |-| Best Live Act| |-| Amy Taylor (Amyl and The Sniffers)| Best Musician| |-| 2021| Amyl and the Sniffers| Best Live Act| | [32] [33] |-

National Live Music Awards

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognise contributions to the live music industry in Australia.! |-| 2018| Amyl and the Sniffers| Live Hard Rock Act of the Year| | |-| 2019| Amyl and the Sniffers| Live Act of the Year| | |-|rowspan="3"| 2023|rowspan="3"| Amyl and the Sniffers| Best Live Act| |rowspan="3"| [34] [35] |-| Best Punk/Hardcore Act| |-| Best Live Act in Victoria |

References

General

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Amyl and the Sniffers review – turning pub rock bravado into punk mayhem. Isabella Trimboli.
  2. Web site: AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS. Damagedgoods.co.uk. en-GB. 6 June 2019.
  3. Web site: Amyl and the Sniffers: Amyl and the Sniffers. Pitchfork. en. 6 June 2019.
  4. News: 'It's just charmingly violent powerful fun'. Glynn. Paul. 14 May 2019. 6 June 2019. Bbc.co.uk.
  5. News: One to watch: Amyl and the Sniffers. Rogers. Jude. 4 May 2019. The Guardian. 6 June 2019. en-GB. 0261-3077.
  6. Web site: Amyl and The Sniffers – 'Amyl and The Sniffers' review. Smith. Thomas. NME. 24 May 2019 . 6 June 2019.
  7. Web site: Amyl and the Sniffers – Amyl and the Sniffers | Songs, Reviews, Credits. AllMusic.
  8. Web site: Amyl and The Sniffers announce new album Comfort to Me and share first track "Guided By Angels". NME Australia. 7 July 2021. 10 July 2021. Reilly, Nick.
  9. Web site: Watch Amyl And The Sniffers' Amy Taylor bust some moves in video for new track 'Hertz'. NME Australia. 7 September 2021. 8 September 2021. Jones, Damian.
  10. Web site: Jenke . Tyler . Amyl and The Sniffers Unveil New Single, 'Security' . Rolling Stone Australia . 31 August 2021 . en-AU . 29 July 2021.
  11. Web site: Cahill . Mikey . 10 September 2021 . Amyl And The Sniffers roar back on blistering second album 'Comfort To Me': 'We needed to make a whole new thing' . . 10 September 2021.
  12. Web site: Amyl And The Sniffers Kexp performance . . 11 November 2021.
  13. Web site: Setlist for the Hella Mega Tour . 2022-07-04 . www.setlist.fm.
  14. Web site: The World Is a Vampire Australian Tour . 2023-04-24 . www.oneworldentertainment.com.au/.
  15. Web site: 2024-03-27 . Amyl And The Sniffers announce U.S. headline shows, with support from… . 2024-07-15 . Kerrang! . en.
  16. Web site: Amyl And The Sniffers – “U Should Not Be Doing That” & “Facts”. Stereogum. 24 May 2024. 26 May 2024.
  17. Web site: 2024-05-28 . Amyl And The Sniffers announce UK and European headline tour . 2024-07-15 . Kerrang! . en.
  18. Web site: 2024-08-21 . Amyl and the Sniffers Announce Album, Share New “Chewing Gum” Video: Watch . 2024-08-21 . Pitchfork . en.
  19. Web site: Discography Amyl and the Sniffers. australian-charts.com. 23 September 2021.
  20. Web site: Amyl and the Sniffers – Comfort to Me. Ultratop. fr. 19 September 2021.
  21. Web site: Discographie Amyl and the Sniffers. offiziellecharts.de. de. 19 September 2021.
  22. Web site: IRMA – Irish Charts. Irish Recorded Music Association. 18 September 2021.
  23. Web site: Amyl and the Sniffers – Comfort to Me. hitparade.ch. de. 4 October 2021.
  24. Amyl And The Sniffers . 2022-12-22 . Billboard . en-US.
  25. Web site: Nominees Announced For AIR Independent Music Awards 2022. musicfeeds. 1 June 2022. 1 June 2022.
  26. Web site: Genesis Owusu Wins Big At The 2022 AIR Awards. MusicFeeds. 5 August 2022. 6 August 2022. Tyler Jenke.
  27. Web site: Rüfüs Du Sol Leads 2022 ARIA Awards Nominees (Full List). The Music Network. 12 October 2022. 12 October 2022. Lars Brandle.
  28. Web site: ARIA Awards 2022 Winners Wrap: Baker Boy Leads First Nations Sweep . Al . Newstead . Triple J (Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)) . 24 November 2022 . 25 November 2022 .
  29. Web site: 1 February 2022. Australian Music Prize reveals 'strong & diverse' shortlist. 1 February 2022. The Music Network.
  30. Web site: Triple j reveals J Awards nominees. The Music Network. 1 November 2021. 1 November 2021. Kelly, Vivienne.
  31. Web site: Genesis Owusu leads this year's 2021 J Awards winners. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 18 November 2021. 20 November 2021.
  32. Web site: Music Victoria Awards Reveals Line-up And Nominees for 2021. Noise11. 11 November 2021. 12 November 2021.
  33. Web site: Music Victoria Awards 2021 Winners. scenestr.com.au. 9 December 2021. 9 December 2021.
  34. Web site: Nominees Announced For The 2023 National Live Music Awards. The Music. 5 September 2023. 11 September 2023.
  35. Web site: Genesis Owusu And Amyl & The Sniffers Win Big At The 2023 National Live Music Awards . The Music. 11 October 2023. 12 October 2023.

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