AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS

Amyl and the Sniffers are an Australian pub rock and punk band based in Melbourne. The group consists of vocalist Amy Taylor, drummer Bryce Wilson, guitarist Declan Mehrtens, and bassist Gus Romer. They released their debut album, Amyl and the Sniffers, in 2019, followed by Comfort to Me in 2021 and Cartoon Darkness in 2024. The band has received nine ARIA Award nominations and won three, including Best Group in 2022. Their name is derived from the slang for amyl nitrite, also known as poppers. Taylor has compared their music to the drug, describing it as lasting for 30 seconds and causing a headache. Their sound has been compared to 1970s punk rock bands such as Iggy Pop and the Stooges and the Damned. Taylor has cited influences including Minor Threat, Ceremony, AC/DC, Sleaford Mods, Dolly Parton, and Cardi B.