Amyl and the Sniffers

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

Amyl and the Sniffers
Amyl and the Sniffers performing at The Piece Hall in Halifax, 27 June 2019
Background information
OriginMelbourne, Australia
Genres
Years active2016–present
Labels
Websiteamylandthesniffers.com
MembersAmy Taylor
Bryce Wilson
Dec Mehrtens
Gus Romer
Past membersCalum Newton

Background

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.[2] Calum left the band to pursue solo music and was replaced by Fergus Romer. They take their name from the Australian slang for amyl nitrite, also known as poppers.[3] 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!".[3] Their sound has been compared to 1970s hard rock groups such as Iggy Pop and The Stooges and The Damned.[2] However, Taylor has cited a number of varying influences including Minor Threat, Ceremony, AC/DC, Sleaford Mods, Dolly Parton, and Cardi B.[3]

The band was signed to Homeless Records in July 2017 and Big Attraction/Giddy Up was released on 12 January 2018. Big Attraction/Giddy Up reached #8 on the UK Top 40 (Vinyl Charts) in March 2018. The band was signed to Rough Trade Records later in 2018, and went into the studio to record their debut album with producer and former Add N to (X) drummer Ross Orton.[4] 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[2] and 4 out of 5 stars from NME[5] and Allmusic.[6] 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."[7]

At the ARIA Music Awards of 2019, Amyl and the Sniffers won the Best Rock Album category.[8][9][10] In February 2020, the self-titled album was nominated for the Australian Music Prize of 2019.[11]

Discography

Albums
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[12]		 UK
[13]
Amyl and the Sniffers[14] 2291

EPs
Vocalist Amy Taylor in a live recording 2017.
Title Details
Giddy Up[15]
  • Released: Feb 2016
  • Label: 660970 Records
Big Attraction[16]
  • Released: March 2017
  • Label: 660970 Records

Singles
List of singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Balaclava Lover Boogie"[17] 2018 Big Attractions
"Cup of Destiny"[18] Amyl and the Sniffers
"Some Mutts (Can't Be Muzzled)"[18]
"Monsoon Rock"[19] 2019
"Got You"[20]
"Gacked On Anger"[21]

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music.[22]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
ARIA Music Awards of 2019[23] Amyl and the Sniffers ARIA Award for Best Rock Album Won

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. The commenced in 2005.[24]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2019[25][26] Amyl and the Sniffers Australian Music Prize Nominated

Music Victoria Awards

The Music Victoria Awards, are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2005.[27]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
Music Victoria Awards of 2017[28] Themselves Best Emerging Act Nominated
Music Victoria Awards of 2018[28] Themselves Best Band Nominated
Music Victoria Awards of 2019[29] Amyl and the Sniffers Best Album Nominated
Best Rock/Punk Album Nominated
Themselves Best Band Nominated
Best Live Act Nominated
Music Victoria Awards of 2020[30][31] Amyl and the Sniffers Best Band Won
Best Live Act Won
Amy Taylor (Amyl and The Sniffers) Best Musician Won

National Live Music Awards

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.[32]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
National Live Music Awards of 2018[33][34] Amyl and the Sniffers Live Hard Rock Act of the Year Nominated
National Live Music Awards of 2019[35][36] Amyl and the Sniffers Live Act of the Year Nominated

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