With their new album dropping today, Amyl and the Sniffers are also gearing up for an Australia and New Zealand tour early next year.
The tour announcement comes alongside the release of the punk rock band’s third studio album Cartoon Darkness, which explores themes such as modern AI technology, climate change, politics, and the darker aspects of contemporary life. The album includes previously released singles “U Should Not Be Doing That,” “Chewing Gum,” “Big Dreams,” and “Jerkin’.”
“It’s pretty much like in the same world as our (other) stuff,” singer Amy Taylor says of Cartoon Darkness. She adds that the new songs by guitarist Declan Martens are “less punk, I’d say. And more rock. He’s a softie when push comes to shove.”
Recorded with producer Nick Launay at Foo Fighters’ 606 Studios in Los Angeles in early 2024, this album follows their 2021 release, Comfort to Me, which hit #2 on the ARIA Chart. The band also took home the award for Best Group at the ARIA Awards the following year.
They’ll hit the stage in Australia this summer, supported by Bob Vylan (UK) and Miss Kaninna, with New Zealand shows featuring C.O.F.F.I.N. Pre-sale tickets will be available starting Friday, October 30th, with general tickets going on sale Friday, November 1st. For more details, visit, amylandthesniffers.com.
Amyl and the Sniffers have had a huge year, performing at major European summer festivals, supporting the Foo Fighters on their recent US stadium tour, and selling out headline shows in the US, UK, and Europe, including three nights at the 3,000-capacity Roundhouse in London.
They will also support Fontaines D.C. at their sold-out Finsbury Park show in July 2025, with a capacity of 45,000, and have announced their biggest headline show to date at London’s Alexandra Palace in November 2025.
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Amyl and the Sniffers’ Cartoon Darkness is out now via Virgin Music Group.
Amyl and the Sniffers 2025 Australia & New Zealand Tour
Pre-sale tickets available from Friday, October 30th
General tickets on sale Friday, November 1st
Thursday, January 16th
Hindley Music Hall, Adelaide (AA)
Friday, January 17th
Port Beach Beergarden, Perth
Friday, January 24th
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne (AA)
Saturday, January 25th
Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (AA)
Monday, January 27th
Waves, Wollongong
Thursday, January 30th
The Station, Sunshine Coast
Friday, January 31st
Tivoli, Brisbane (AA)
Friday, February 7th
Party In The Paddock, Tas
Friday, February 14th
Meow Nui, Wellington
Saturday, February 15th
Powerstation, Auckland
Sunday, February 16th
Powerstation, Auckland
