U Should Not Be Doing That
| "U Should Not Be Doing That" | ||||
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| Single by Amyl and the Sniffers | ||||
| from the album Cartoon Darkness | ||||
| B-side | "Facts" | |||
| Released | 21 May 2024 | |||
| Length | 3:26 | |||
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| Songwriters | ||||
| Producer | Nick Launay | |||
| Amyl and the Sniffers singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "U Should Not Be Doing That" on YouTube | ||||
"U Should Not Be Doing That" is a song by punk band Amyl and the Sniffers, released through B2B and Virgin Music on 21 May 2024 as the lead single from their third studio album, Cartoon Darkness (2024).
"U Should Not Be Doing That" was the recipient of various awards and nominations, including winning Song of the Year at the 2025 APRA Music Awards and Independent Song of the Year at the 2025 AIR Awards, being shortlisted for Best Single at the 2025 Rolling Stone Australia Awards, and being nominated for Best Video at the 2024 ARIA Awards and Best Rock Performance at the 2026 Grammy Awards.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
The song placed at number 34 on Australian youth broadcaster Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2024.
Background and release
Of the song, frontwoman Amy Taylor said: "Lyrically it's pretty self-explanatory... it's also in a way poking fun at the shock that people still feel at a little bit of skimpy clothing, and the bitchy high school way that the music community still is but it mainly makes me laugh. It's unconscious and meant nothing at the time of writing it but now I think it's a comedic way of rubbing the dog's nose in its own dog piss after it peed on your favourite rug or something."[8]
"U Should Not Be Doing That" and "Facts" was released as a double A-side on 24 May 2024 via B2B Records and Virgin Music Group.[9]
Recording
"U Should Not Be Doing That" was recorded (alongside "Facts") with American record producer Nick Launay.[9] The song was written by the band's four members—Amy Taylor, Bryce Wilson, Declan Mehrtens, and Gus Romer—and was produced and mastered by Launey and American audio engineer Bernie Grundman, respectively. Australian musician Harry Cooper plays the saxophone.[10]
Critical reception
Laura Rosierse from When the Horn Blows said "Delicious grit and an unapologetic punk sound make this a fantastic anthem with some dark yet refreshing punches."[8]
Commercial performance
"U Should Not Be Doing That" debuted and peaked at number twenty on the United Kingdom's Singles Sales Chart,[11] number two on the Physical Sales Chart,[12] and number one on the Vinyl Singles Sales Chart.[13]
"U Should Not Be Doing That" placed at number 34 on Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2024.[14]
Music video
The music video was directed by John Angus Stewart and features Canadian actor Steven Ogg.[15]
Track listings
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "U Should Not Be Doing That" | 3:26 |
| 2. | "Facts" | 2:36 |
| Total length: | 5:02 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "U Should Not Be Doing That" (with Chris Lorenzo) | 3:42 |
Credits and personnel
Adapted from the parent album's liner notes.[10]
- Amy Taylor – vocals, writing
- Bryce Wilson – drums, writing
- Declan Mehrtens – guitar, backing vocals, writing
- Gus Romer – bass, backing vocals, writing
Other musicians
- Nick Launay – production, recording, mixing
- Bernie Grundman – mastering
- Harry Cooper – saxophone
Charts
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Sales (Official Charts)[11] | 20 |
| UK Physical Sales (Official Charts)[12] | 2 |
| UK Vinyl Singles (Official Charts)[13] | 1 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Catalogue | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 24 May 2024 | B2B Records / Virgin Music | Not applicable | [16] | |
| United Kingdom | 24 May 2024 | 7" vinyl | AU2DY2400085 | [13] |
References
- ↑ Newstead, Al; Fry, Courtney (26 September 2024). "ARIA Awards 2024 nominations – everything you need to know". ABC News. Retrieved 4 July 2026.
- ↑ Varvaris, Mary (1 November 2024). "Amyl and the Sniffers, Speed, Emily Wurramara lead 2024 J Award nominees". The Music. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ↑ Faulkner, Clara (1 February 2026) [7 November 2025]. "2026 Grammys: See the full winners & nominees list". Grammy Awards. Archived from the original on 26 June 2026. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ↑ "2025 AIR Awards Winners". Scenestr. 1 August 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ↑ Brandle, Lars (30 April 2025). "Amyl and the Sniffers, Kevin Parker win big at 2025 APRA Music Awards". The Music Network. Retrieved 4 July 2026.
- ↑ Rolling Stone (5 March 2025). "2025 Rolling Stone Australia Awards: longlist revealed". Rolling Stone Australia / New Zealand. Retrieved 4 July 2026.
- ↑ Lee, Natasha (10 April 2025). "All the winners from the 2025 Rolling Stone Australia awards". Mediaweek. Retrieved 4 July 2026.
- 1 2 Rosierse, Laura (24 May 2024). "Amyl & the Sniffers – "U Should Not Be Doing That"". When the Horn Blows. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- 1 2 Chelosky, Danielle (21 May 2024). "Amyl And the Sniffers – "U Should Not Be Doing That" & "Facts"". Stereogum. Retrieved 4 July 2026.
- 1 2 Amyl and the Sniffers (25 October 2024). Cartoon Darkness (booklet). B2B / Virgin Music. B2B005.
- 1 2 "Official Singles Sales Chart on 31/5/2024". Official Charts. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2026.
- 1 2 "Official Physical Singles Chart on 13/9/2024". Official Charts. 13 September 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Official Vinyl Singles Chart on 31/5/2024". Official Charts. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2026.
- ↑ Fry, Courtney (25 January 2025). "Chappell Roan wins Hottest 100 with history-making debut". Triple J. Retrieved 4 July 2026.
- ↑ "Feature Video: Amyl and the Sniffers "U Should Not Be Doing That"". Rage. ABC TV. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2026.
- ↑ "U Should Not Be Doing That / Facts – Single by Amyl and the Sniffers". 21 May 2024. Archived from the original on 9 December 2025. Retrieved 4 July 2026 – via Apple Music.
External links
- U Should Not Be Doing That at Discogs (list of releases)
- Official music video on YouTube