The Night Painters
The Night Painters are an indie rock band based in Madison, Wisconsin. Known for their powerful hooks and thought-provoking lyrics, bandmates Al Knox (guitar, vocals), Harry Hochwarter (bass, synth), and Luke Stanton (drums) have been performing in Madison and surrounding areas since 2022. In late 2024, they released Fence of Perfect Lines, their sophomore album and strongest effort yet. The album is an exploration of one's inability to control life's trajectory and the tension between stability and passion. It showcases the band's respect for the indie rock bands before them while further establishing a sound of their own.
"[They are] the sound of a museum after dark, the last hour of a cocktail party, your reflection in the moonlight across the lake. Their music is chill but exciting, with smart chord choices and lyrics that portray the beautiful mundanities of everyday life."
Greg Kernisan, Adult Book Club
"The lyrics are clever and sadly beautiful. It's guitar-and-drum-driven rock, but the production is lush and layered, sometimes building to an emotional crescendo."
Kipling Knox, Small Talk
14,000+
Spotify streams
20k+ streams across platforms
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