NOCTURNAL ANIMALS // Bite Back On Debut EP ‘Paint A Picture’

Halloween may be behind us, but that hasn’t stopped skeleton punks, Nocturnal Animals, from serving us a treat: their debut EP!

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It’s called Paint A Picture, and it’s seen the band soar to epic new heights. Featuring six relatable tracks with a whole lot of attitude, it covers dysfunctional relationships, the pressure to fit society’s mould and digging deep and finding your inner confidence, even in the dark times. 

“Paint A Picture is a fuck you with a smile! The emotions of letting go of all your cares and saying a simple fuck you to all the people that have given you grief with a passive tone. You will go through a musical journey through letters and pages from a diary that represent the feeling of coming into your own; walking with the confidence of not giving a shit whilst recognising underneath that you’re scared,” says the band.

In recent times, the Adelaide-based band have supported DZ Deathrays, The Buoys, Nerve and Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, impressing gig-goers with their modern, charged-up brand of punk. They’ve also released a stack of singles dating back to 2020’s Rocket Girls, winning the hearts of music lovers all over Australia (including us!).

Paint a Picture is available to stream now.

The trio will also play a string of shows supporting the EP this November-January. Catch all the dates below.

NOCTURNAL ANIMALS Tour Dates

SYDNEY // Saturday, 5th November // Oxford Tavern
ADELAIDE // Saturday, 10th December // Exeter Beer Garden
BRISBANE // Friday, 6th January // Tomcat

FOR FANS OF: Violent Soho, DZ Deathrays, PUP