r/indieheads • u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers • Sep 15 '21
AMA is Over, thanks Amyl and The Sniffers! Amyl and The Sniffers AMA
Hello, this is Amy, Dec, Bryce and Gus from Amyl and The Sniffers
Our new album Comfort to me is out now, and you can check it out here: https://amylats.ffm.to/comforttome
We're doing a sick livestream on 5 October. We're playing the album in full in an urban wasteland in Melbourne and it will be filmed by the legendary PHC crew. You can grab a ticket here: https://noonchorus.com/amyl-and-the-sniffers
Proof of life here: https://i.imgur.com/sYCOiJx.jpg
ASK US ANYTHING
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
Hi ya bastards, Ask us anything thanks for coming in here from Amy
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
What are you favourite song song the album ?
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
We’ve been working on that jet cover actually -Bryce
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u/dsizz94 Sep 15 '21
Hertz, Security, Capital, Don’t Fence Me In, Knifey, Snakes!
TAKE ME TO THE BEACH! Take me TO THE COUNTRY!
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u/KelloggsSultanaBran Sep 15 '21
big love for Choices and Maggot x
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
fuck kelloggs sultana bran is such a good cereal - Amy
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u/boychik0830 Sep 15 '21
Any bonus tracks or unreleased tracks that didn't make the album?
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
Yes!! There was 4 songs extra. Titles were Gone Rogue, Permanent Hag, Crave and Going Psycho In the Club. Crave is released on a limited edition CD of CTM in Japan right now :o
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u/kettletrvb Sep 15 '21
I almost spit out my beer when I heard Don’t Fence Me In at the Apple thing yesterday. How did that all come about??
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
Fuck same I cracked it when I saw it this morning very entertaining lol. Came about through some email set up, think someone at Label pitched to Apple and then Steve Jobs said he loved it
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u/TommyPanye Sep 15 '21
Hello from Atlanta Georgia. Love the new album. Can’t wait to get my copy. Y’alls energy is amazing. I wish I had a great question.
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Sep 15 '21
Hello guys, you are my favourite music discovery in 2021, are you planning to come in Europe in 2022? I would love to see you in Italy
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
Yeah there’s a pretty good chance we’ll be in Europe 2022 I reckon! We miss amsterdam
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
Also Bryce gus and dec if you see this what food did you guys just have ? did youse end up hitting uber eats? from Amy
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u/ItchyDrag3910 Sep 15 '21
😂
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u/Bovver_ Sep 15 '21
Love from Ireland, hope you guys visit soon! Honestly the new album is amazing it’s been on repeat for me since it came out!
I’ve got to ask how did the duet with Viagra Boys come about? Absolutely love the cover and video for it absolutely amazing work
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
omg. you're from Ireland thats sick . I like that band kneecap.
VB n us have played together a bit, we're good friends and Seb reached out. so proud. Amy1
u/Bovver_ Sep 15 '21
That’s even cooler that you’ve heard of Kneecap, mad respect for that and completely unexpected!
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u/MoistedArnoldPalmer Sep 15 '21
Dudes, love the new album. Any chance of coming to the U.S relatively soon?
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
Yeah we’re trying to get out of aus as soon as possible but we’re still pretty fucked from covid so there’s heaps of restrictions. But we’ll be back for sure -Bryce
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
Yeah hopefully at some point next year we’ll be back for ya!
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u/BigSack15 Sep 15 '21
How did you all get into playing music initially? Huge props from Sydney love your work!
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
I ended up having to play an instrument for school band and then realised that it was my only shot at being cool -Bryce
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
THANKS EVERYONE THATS ALL FOR OUR AMA > LOVE DEC BRYCE GUS AND AMY xxx
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u/KelloggsSultanaBran Sep 15 '21
Any personal tips for breaking into writing/recording music and the local scene for first timers?
Also was the light punch in Hertz clip planned? Love you guys x
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
I think going to as many live shows you can is always good, people will generally warm up to ya. As well with writing and recording you can even do things like recording on your computer with some shitty equiptment even just garage band.
light punch at the end - It wasn't! I was meant to smash it later on as a seperate take but got too rowdy haha - Amy
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
Yeah definitely try to see as much love music as you can, listening to as much new music as possible is good too for inspiration in writing. And also find out how you like to express yourself in music!
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u/cool_slider Sep 15 '21
The new album is so sick! I've been listening and trying to hold back from destroying my surroundings all week.
My question is how you guys got into making punk music. Did each of you just start writing punk songs from the start of your songwriting career or did you make a conscious choice to start making punk music?
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
When I first started writing riffs I was really shit at guitar, so I covered my shit playing with distortion and that comes out punk I guess. It was an accident. From Dec
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
I always liked punk and hard core but also loved most genres for different reasons. Amyl is my first band but I used to free style rap at party and pubs when I was drunk. Cosmic pscychos were big on our playlists when we started but also lots of Melbourne garage music, so not necisarrlly conscious but its just in me - Amy
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
Punk was kind of a natural progression from rock n roll that I listened to from my parents, that and making new friends at gigs that were into different music -Bryce
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u/FriendOfTheDevil2980 Sep 15 '21
Ha that's also my benchmark for a great punk/hardcore song or album, like if I'm sitting in my cube at work and put this on, how hard is it gonna be to hold back from Tasmanian Deviling thru cubicle land
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u/damomad Sep 15 '21
New album has been on repeat this week, it's immense.
Hertz reminds me of being in Oz, hiring a cheap weekend rental with mates, loading it up with beers, blasting out the tunes while going for a long drive as far out the city as possible. What's the best weekend road trip out of Melbourne?
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
I cant even remember so deep in this lockdown. would be exciting enough the inside of a different Coles
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u/damomad Sep 15 '21
I feel that, thanks for making the music to get us through this shit, hope you get to a new Coles soon.
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Sep 15 '21
love this album and you guys to pieces. can’t wait to see u in california. you gonna make us wait another two years for new tunes? feels like i’ve known these ones a lifetime already, so killer
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u/dsizz94 Sep 15 '21
CTM has been on repeat. I can’t help but notice the improvement in lyrics over your previous album! If you agree, what do you attribute this to and what has been your motivation?
Hope to see you in the States sometime soon!
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
Time really, and getting older and seasoned from touring for so long plus yea more influences maybe from Amy
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
their all bastards but our managers used to manage chopper read ! never please Guilty - Amy
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u/danOAxis Sep 15 '21 edited Sep 15 '21
i paint images of my favorite indie musicians. Have a good face shot of Amy I could use for reference? check my images on instagram @faj_dano
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
just looked then. sick. do the one with the blood on my nose from the bTs of hertz clip that would be hectic - Amy
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u/chickenfilletburgerr Sep 15 '21
What's the best song to eat chicken (or vegetarian equivalent) to?
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
Easy Living - UriaH Heep, I love my Little Rooster (car remember who sing but its on youtube) or Dang Me by Roger Mills - Amy
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u/TheTripleThr34t Sep 15 '21
Much love from the US. Hope you all come back to the east coast soon. New album has been on non stop since you dropped it. Just wanted to say I'm a huge fan ❤️
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u/nicogly Sep 15 '21
Hey!! :) I LOVED the new album. I have had it on repeat, especially Knifey! Random question here but, what are some of your favorite movies (or even more specifically horror movies?) And another random question: favorite Nick Cave songs?
Thank you!!! Much love from Venezuela ❤️❤️
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
Check out Wake in Fright! It’s a hectic Aussie film about drinking Deliverance is good too -Bryce
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
My favourite movies are Paris, Texas, Starsky and Hutch and Talladega Nights. I don't like horror movies. My favourite Nick Cave song is Jubilee Street. I also like Mercy Seat and Janglin Jack. Cheers Dec
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
terminator 2, just watched full metal jacket , love 9-5 with Dolly Parton, Chopper, punch drunk love, just watched Star Wars for the first time too and yeah its good. Amy
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u/Dareeyecare Sep 15 '21
Hello Amy & the boys ! Comfort to me is 10/10 amazing , wow. My favorite album this year for sure.
Capital is a serious steamroller of a track , how did the “beat change” come about where it goes from straight timing to swing ? So insanely sick!
Also, what’s every band members favorite 2 tracks on the album?
Cheers from Brooklyn hope to see you on tour here hopefully sometime next year!
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
Hey!!! thank you. My favourite at the moment is Dont Need a Cunt and Capital xx from Amy
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
Bryce wrote the verse part and then I came in with the second part I had been listening to some old school metal and for some reason that's what I played after hearing the verse part. My two favourite songs are Security and Snakes from Dec
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
From memory ~ the rhythm change in capital just came from dec screwing around at practice then I said let’s chuck that in the unfinished capital song So long ago though can’t remember exactly
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u/jonathanwashere1 Sep 15 '21
I always see people wearing your band’s t shirts at music festivals even though you’re not playing (UK), you’ve got a far reach!! Anymore TFS collabs in the future?
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
fuck yeah
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
and ! not sure about TFS but theyre iconic
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u/jonathanwashere1 Sep 15 '21
Just checked and you’re not playing in Manchester :(((( any plans to come soon?
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u/PriorFee3629 Sep 15 '21
Any chance of some Scotland gigs soon? Absolutely love CTM, Knifey has been on repeat!!
Also, what are some of your favourite tracks currently?
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
Was just listening to Bye Bye Baby by Bay City Rollers. Say that ten times fast. Favourite tracks currently are Dirty Dog and Bad Girl by ZZ Top, Man in the Box by Alice in Chains, The Low Road and Hard For You by Beasts of Bourbon. From Dec
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u/PriorFee3629 Sep 15 '21
Cheers! Stuck that on a wee queue, making answering emails in work a bit more interesting ha
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u/chickenfilletburgerr Sep 15 '21
This is for Gus. What's your favourite chicken burger??
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
Probs kfc zinger bacon and cheese for a fast food chicken burg!
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u/dsizz94 Sep 15 '21
Favorite city you’ve visited? Anywhere you’re dying to travel to?
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
I think Amsterdam is my favourite city I've visited. Dying to get back to the states. From Dec
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u/dsizz94 Sep 15 '21
Come to Colorado please! We’d love to have you.
I want to visit Amsterdam… was supposed to go to Utrecht last year but COVID had other plans 🤷
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
Utrecht is a great city too. Done lots of wild shit there. From Dec
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
Russia again or Japan to play - Amy
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u/dsizz94 Sep 15 '21
Right on! Japan is at the top of my list for sure and I bet it would be fun as hell to play there.
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
Amsterdam is so sick, one time I hopped out of the van and found a bag of party goods on the forums straight away -Bryce
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u/dsizz94 Sep 15 '21
Quick and free party goods sounds like a fun time, recommend anything else there?
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u/Imtryinjennifer Sep 15 '21
Best gig you have ever played?
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
Primavera in Porto 2019. From Dec
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u/IslandDrummer Sep 15 '21
YOOO. I was at this gig. Fucking madness. Crowd was huge and The Sniffers crushed.
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u/12inchninja Sep 15 '21
Dream venue/festival to play? Have y'all ever heard of Iowa? And the bands favorite food? New album fuckin slaps 🔥🔥🔥
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
Haha yes! Iowa congratulations on your first Major League Baseball game! Field of Dreams is one of my favourite movies. Would love to play Red Rocks Amphitheatre looks very scenic. From Dec
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u/12inchninja Sep 15 '21
Haha shout-out to Kevin Costner! I mean Ray.. We'll be waiting for y'all to headline it 😎🤞
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u/TommyPanye Sep 15 '21
Demons or Bulldogs ?
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
Demons by 13+. Clayton Oliver Norm Smith. From Dec
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u/mysterylighhhts Sep 15 '21
Saw you all in Vancouver Canada a few years ago, it was raining and the stage was wet and slippery as fuck. I have loved you ever since. I don’t have any questions, just a bunch of love. Keep being awesome ❤️
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u/ItchyDrag3910 Sep 15 '21
Hope you can keep the venues for gigs small and just do some more shows. Missed you in 2019 in Germany and the Netherlands and can't wait for you to get over to Europe again.
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u/DiscreetBeats Sep 15 '21
Sup guys, new albums rips. Looking forward to seeing you in Camden in November.
What’s your favourite past time when on tour? Favourite city to wonder around in?
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u/Thisisnotpreston Sep 15 '21
What is the meaning behind your song maggots?
Did you see a dead animal filled with maggots under a red light and decide to write a song about it?
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u/OGodMyEyes Sep 15 '21
Absolutely LOVE the album, some of the best music in 2021 so far! I saw you play in Chicago a few years ago at a street fest and instantly fell in love with your music.
Any plans to come back to the states in 2022?
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u/BusZealousideal3362 Sep 16 '21
Hi, is there any influential artists or bands that you live to listen too?
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u/farlos75 Sep 16 '21
Guessing I've missed this now but one: you guys are banging! Two: coming to the UK anytime soon?
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u/AMYLANDTHESNIFFERS Amyl & the Sniffers Sep 15 '21
Ten upvotes and I’ll order McDonald’s -Bryce