Amyl and the Sniffers Bio: Members, Age, Net Worth, Albums, ARIA, Career, Melbourne

Amyl and the Sniffers are an Australian pub-punk rock band formed in Melbourne in 2016. Known for their raw, chaotic live shows, aggressive sound, and frontwoman Amy Taylor‘s fearless attitude, the band quickly rose from the underground house-show scene to international critical acclaim, winning the ARIA Award for Best Rock Album in 2019 and being shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize.

Profile

• Members Real Name: Amy Taylor (vocals), Declan Martens (guitar), Gus Romer (bass), Bryce Wilson (drums)
• Stage Name: Amyl and the Sniffers
• Active From: 2016 – present
• Origin: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
• Genre: Pub punk, punk rock, hardcore punk
• Occupation: Musicians
• Net Worth: $3 million to $5 million USD

Early Life And Members

Amy Taylor (lead vocals)

• Date of Birth: September 1996
• Age: 29
• Place of Birth: Mullumbimby, New South Wales, Australia
• Ethnicity: Australian

Amy Taylor grew up in regional NSW and later moved to Melbourne. Left school early, worked odd jobs, and lived in sharehouses with the other members. Before music, she was heavily involved in the DIY punk scene, booking shows and playing in short-lived bands. Known for her distinctive mullet, tattoos, and unapologetic stage presence.

Declan Martens (guitar)

• Date of Birth: 1996
• Age: 29
• Place of Birth: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Declan Martens met the other members through Melbourne’s tight-knit punk/hardcore sharehouse scene in Collingwood and Fitzroy. Self-taught guitarist influenced by Australian proto-punk (The Saints, Radio Birdman) and classic hardcore.

Gus Romer (bass)

• Date of Birth: 1996
• Age: 29
• Place of Birth: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Gus Romer is a long-time friend of Declan and Bryce. Grew up playing in garage and punk bands around Melbourne’s northern suburbs.

Bryce Wilson (drums)

• Date of Birth: 1996
• Age: 29
• Place of Birth: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Bryce Wilson was also part of the same sharehouse circle. Known for his relentless, high-energy drumming style that drives the band’s live chaos.

Formation

The band formed in 2016 when the four members, all living in the same Melbourne sharehouse, got drunk one night and wrote six songs in a single session. They recorded their debut EP Giddy Up the same week on a four-track in the kitchen and started playing house parties immediately. Within months they were supporting international acts and building a cult following for their wild, shirtless, beer-soaked live shows.

Career

Amyl and the Sniffers released two EPs in 2016–2017 (Giddy Up and Big Attraction) before signing with Flightless Records (King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard’s label) and then Rough Trade Records internationally. Their debut album Comfort to Me (2021) was a breakthrough, landing in the top 10 of many year-end lists and winning Best Rock Album at the 2021 ARIA Awards.

The follow-up Cartoon Darkness (2024) debuted at #2 on the ARIA Charts and received universal acclaim for its sharper songwriting and continued ferocity. They have toured relentlessly with acts like IDLES, The Chats, and Foo Fighters, and are widely regarded as one of the best live rock bands in the world right now.

Social Media

• Instagram: @amylandthesniffers
• TikTok: @amylandthesniffers
• YouTube: Amyl and the Sniffers (official)

Personal Life

Amy Taylor

• Height: 5’5″ (165 cm)
• Marriages: None
• Children: None

Amy Taylor has kept her romantic life extremely private. Previously in a long-term relationship (2018–2023) that ended quietly. As of 2025 she is believed to be single and has said in interviews she’s “married to the band and the road.”

Declan Martens, Gus Romer, Bryce Wilson

All three members keep very low public profiles regarding relationships. They still live in Melbourne sharehouses or with partners/friends and are rarely seen in tabloids. No confirmed marriages or children.

Net Worth

Collectively estimated at $3 million to $5 million USD. Major income sources include non-stop international touring, merch sales (especially at shows), streaming royalties, and sync licensing (songs have appeared in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 remake, Netflix shows, and major sporting events).

Discography

Studio Albums

• Comfort to Me (2021)
• Cartoon Darkness (2024)

EPs

• Giddy Up (2016)
• Big Attraction (2017)

Notable Singles

• “Some Mutts (Can’t Be Muzzled)” (2018)
• “Got You” (2019)
• “Security” (2021)
• “Guided by Angels” (2021)
• “Hertz” (2021)
• “Knifey” (2024)
• “U Should Not Be Doing That” (2024)
• “Chewing Gum” (2024)
• “Big Dreams” (2024)