Bastille - Nocturnal Creatures (audio) Apr 2026

The song captures the "hedonistic" feeling of throwing oneself head-first into the night and feeling indestructible alongside someone else.

"Nocturnal Creatures" was the first song Bastille created with a '90s-inspired breakbeat sound. It features a "gang vocal" chorus intended to represent all the characters found throughout the Doom Days narrative. The lyrics frequently reference shared experiences and "weekend religion," reinforcing the theme of bonding through escapism. Bastille - Nocturnal Creatures (Audio)

Listen to the official audio for "Nocturnal Creatures" here: Bastille - Nocturnal Creatures (Audio) BastilleVEVO YouTube• Jun 17, 2019 Critical Reception The song captures the "hedonistic" feeling of throwing

"Nocturnal Creatures" is a track from third studio album, Doom Days , released in June 2019. Written by lead singer Dan Smith and produced alongside Mark Crew, the song serves as a cornerstone for the album’s "apocalyptic party" concept, which tracks a single night out from start to finish. Themes and Inspiration Themes and Inspiration