On Sunday, April 6th, Australian punk outfit Amyl & the Sniffers took the stage at Houston’s White Oak Music Hall. In a sweaty room packed to the gills with fans, the Sniffers blasted out riff after angry riff in their first ever show in the Space City. Lead singer Amy Taylor stalked the stage, captivating the crowd and belting out lyrics to some of the band’s best known songs, while guitarist Declan Mehrtens, bassist Gus Romer, and drummer Bryce Wilson kept the music playing fast and loud.
Supporting their newest album, Cartoon Darkness, the Melbourne based outfit has embarked on an extensive North American tour with support from Sheer Mag, who kicked off the show with a rousing half-hour set that got the crowd moving and excited for the headlining act.
Sheer Mag, out of Philadelphia, PA, have made a name for themselves as purveyors of a classic rock & roll sound, one that’s been harder and harder to find in recent years. With tracks like “Expect the Bayonet,” “Silver Line,” and “Fan the Flames,” the band’s short set surely earned them more than a handful of new fans.
Shortly after 9pm, the Sniffers took the stage. Blasting into their set with “Control,” “Security,” and “Motorbike Song,” the band absolutely killed the crowd, who immediately began dancing, moving, and moshing.
With a 21-song set featuring tracks from all three of the band’s albums, Amyl & the Sniffers made their case to the Houston crowd that this show was worth the wait, and fans left the show eagerly awaiting to hear what’s next from these Aussie punks.
I'm a Houston-based concert and automotive photographer. I've been a music fan my whole life, and previously was the director for Coog Radio, the University of Houston's student radio station. I listen to a bit of everything, from blues to rock to EDM, but predominantly metal. Some favorites include Slayer, Iron Maiden, and Metallica. When I'm not behind the camera, you can catch me skating, going to car events, and buying too many coffee table books.
