A Quick Chat with Running Out Of Nuns

Your new single Frank Blackmore is a punk-rock tribute to the man behind the modern roundabout. How did that idea even come about?

While slurping a chamomile tea one day, I just thought: What are words? What is life? Who am I? Who are we? Where are my keys? How did roundabouts come to be? Something to think about, I guess.

Running Out of Nuns seem to thrive on humour and chaos. How important is not taking yourselves too seriously?

Anytime things get serious, it’s important to remember that the flappy bit of skin on your elbow is called your ‘wenis’.

The band has been compared to acts like The Chats and Viagra Boys. Which artists have had the biggest influence on your sound?

Lots of bands, musicians, people, animals, objects… influence our sound. We’re constantly jamming on ideas that can balance the palatable melodic punk with the dissonance and absurd. Lately bands like Angine De Portrine, Ecca Vandal and Primus have sparked more sounds and ideas.

You've shared stages with some huge names recently, including Descendents and Southern River Band. What have those experiences been like?

Both gigs were amazing for us. Sick bands and ripper humans. After the SRB gig, Josh (our drummer) went missing, and after the Descendents gig, he found himself.

What's been the reaction to Frank Blackmore from fans so far?

Since we first started playing Frank Blackmore it felt like an unintentional crowd pleaser. Audience members have been known to emulate a roundabout (not to be mistaken for a circle pit). We also feel honoured to pay homage to someone so important to everyday travel.

With the single out now and more shows on the horizon, what's next for Running Out of Nuns?

We will declare our retirement, relocate to Ben’s (guitarist) underground bunker, then announce a comeback show at a secret demolition house party. We will then launch our own Japanese toothpaste brand.