Amyl and the Sniffers

Amyl and the Sniffers are an Australian pub rock and punk band formed in Melbourne in 2016, fronted by the fierce and charismatic vocalist Amy Taylor. The band quickly built a reputation on the strength of raw, high-energy live shows and short, fast, riff-driven songs that draw on classic Australian pub rock as much as they do 1970s-style punk. Early EPs and relentless touring around Melbourne’s pub circuit earned them attention from national radio and music press before they expanded their reach internationally.

Their sound is defined by snarling vocals, gritty guitar riffs, and a stripped-down, no-frills rock energy that channels bands like AC/DC and The Saints through a modern punk lens. Tracks such as «Gacked on Anger», «Hertz», and «Knifey» showcase this blend of aggression, humor, and working-class swagger that has become the band’s signature. Amy Taylor’s commanding stage presence and outspoken persona have made her one of the most recognizable frontwomen in contemporary punk.

Since their formation, Amyl and the Sniffers have grown from a local pub act into an internationally touring band, praised for keeping the spirit of unpretentious, hard-hitting rock alive for a new generation of listeners.