In their eight years since emerging from Melbourne’s pub-rock scene, Amyl and The Sniffers have honed a unique blend of power and playfulness. With two acclaimed albums behind them, including 2021’s visceral Comfort To Me, the band—fronted by Amy Taylor with guitarist Declan Mehrtens, bassist Gus Romer, and drummer Bryce Wilson—continues to push boundaries.
Their third album, Cartoon Darkness, recorded with producer Nick Launay at Foo Fighters’ 606 Studios, offers a diverse sound palette, from classic punk to glam and balladry. The album tackles themes of climate crisis, war, AI, and modern-day disconnection, capturing a blend of dystopian chaos and the desire for hedonistic escape. Cartoon Darkness is a darkly playful dive into an uncertain future.
SIDE A
- Jerkin’
- Chewing Gum
- Tiny Bikini
- Big Dreams
- It’s Mine
- Motorbike Song
- Doing In Me Head
SIDE B
- Pigs
- Bailing On Me
- U Should Not Be Doing That
- Do It Do It
- Going Somewhere
- Me and The Girls
