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Amyl And The Sniffers Lasso Country Project
Australian punk rock band Amyl And The Sniffers has announced a documentary film project exploring country interpretations of their original songs. Directed by longtime collaborator John Angus Stewart and produced by Chris Chang and Jason Baum, the film represents an intentional creative departure from the band's established punk and rock sound.
Frontwoman Amy Taylor has previously expressed her ambition to pursue an Australian country album inspired by artists such as Chad Morgan and Slim Dusty. The project follows the band's substantial commercial and critical success, including three released studio albums, multiple ARIA Awards, and a Grammy nomination for their 2024 album Cartoon Darkness. The band is currently touring Europe with North American dates scheduled to begin in October.
In short
- Australian punk band Amyl And The Sniffers announce a country music film project featuring reinterpretations of their own songs
- Longtime collaborator John Angus Stewart will direct; follows frontwoman Amy Taylor's previous public interest in Australian country influences
- Project emerges after three successful rock albums and recent major award wins including Grammy and ARIA nominations
Explained simply
Amyl And The Sniffers are an Australian band known for punk rock, led by singer Amy Taylor. They have released three studio albums and won several ARIA Awards, Australia’s main music industry prizes.
Taylor has spoken about wanting to make an Australian country album, drawing inspiration from performers such as Chad Morgan and Slim Dusty. The film project explores country versions of the band’s own songs, marking a change in style from the music that established their reputation.
The project is directed by John Angus Stewart, a longtime collaborator, and produced by Chris Chang and Jason Baum. It comes as the band’s profile has grown, including a Grammy nomination for their 2024 album Cartoon Darkness.