Mick Jagger Hails Amyl and the Sniffers: “They’re the Future of Rebellious Rock”
In a striking endorsement that sent ripples through the rock world, Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger has thrown his weight behind Australian punk outfit Amyl and the Sniffers, calling them “the future of rebellious rock.” Known for his razor-sharp take on the music scene and for being one of the ultimate rebels himself, Jagger had high praise—especially for the band’s lead singer, Amy Taylor.
“What they’re doing is what rock ‘n’ roll is meant to be,” Jagger said in a recent interview. “It’s loud, it’s raw, it’s fearless, and it doesn’t give a damn what you think. That’s the spirit we built this thing on.”
Jagger, 81, has long admired artists who push against the current, and in Amyl and the Sniffers he sees the raw spark of rock’s future—gritty, unapologetic, and thrillingly chaotic. The Melbourne-based band, known for their explosive live shows and unapologetic lyrics, has quickly become one of the most talked-about acts in modern punk, reviving the confrontational energy of 70s rock with a modern twist.
But it was Amy Taylor’s recent public move that drew specific kudos from Jagger. After previously advocating for greater inclusiveness in rock—a statement that was met with both support and criticism—Taylor took a step back, clarifying that her main mission is to “scream into the void” and create unfiltered, authentic music. Rather than chasing approval, Taylor made it clear: this band isn’t here to fit in.
“She backed down from the politics and went back to the primal scream of it all,” Jagger said. “That’s what I admire. She is rock ‘n’ roll. Amy doesn’t need a manifesto—she is the message. And the message is: ‘F*** you, we’re doing it our way.’ I love that.”
Jagger’s endorsement could mark a turning point in how the industry views the next wave of rock music. With the genre often declared “dead” in modern discourse, a seal of approval from the Stones’ iconic frontman is a rare torch-passing moment.
Amyl and the Sniffers’ rise is anything but polished. Their tracks explode like Molotov cocktails—tracks like “Guided By Angels” and “Security” tap into a feverish energy reminiscent of punk’s golden age, but their delivery is uniquely theirs: thrashing, wild, and impossibly magnetic.
“They don’t want to be your saviors, they want to be your soundtrack when everything’s going to hell,” Jagger added with a grin. “That’s real. That’s rock.”
For now, Amy Taylor and her band of Aussie misfits continue to do what they do best—blow the roof off every venue they step into, tear down the rulebook, and remind everyone that rebellious rock is far from dead. If Mick Jagger says they’re the future, you better believe the fuse is lit.
Rock’s not dead. It’s just Australian now—and it’s snarling through the microphone of Amy Taylor.
