In January 2010, it was announced that Noah and the Whale were heading to the recording studio soon to prepare their third album, for which the band was considering the title Old Joy, Demos for the new album were recorded at Bethnal Green Great Synagogue in London, featuring original drummer Doug Fink,  but the band eventually recorded the album in Los Angeles, working with producer Jason Lader.
Later, in an interview with the website SoonerMusic.com, lead singer Charlie announced that the album would be called Last Night On Earth.
On 3 December 2010 the band released a track from the upcoming album on their official website, titled "Wild Thing".
The first official single from the album, "L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N.", was released on 23 January 2011, peaking at number 14 in the UK Singles Chart.
Last Night on Earth was released on 7 March 2011 through Mercury Records.

During this period, Michael Petulla was introduced as the band's new drummer.
Bassist Matt Owens and guitarist Fred Abbott auditioned upwards of 100 drummers, after placing an advertisement on Gumtree and eventually narrowed it down to 10, from which point the band rehearsed with each to see which was the best fit.
Petulla, the last auditionee of the day, was picked.

Following the commercial success of Last Night on Earth, the band toured extensively, including three separate treks to the United States. "
There was a week where we did Japan, Australia, Canada and Chicago in eight days.
And I hate flying", remarked Fink.

In 2011 the song "Waiting for My Chance to Come" was used in the series finale for the UK teen drama Skins.

The song "Give It All Back" was released on YouTube on 25 November 2011.
In January 2010, it was announced that Noah and the Whale were heading to the recording studio soon to prepare their third album, for which the band was considering the title Old Joy, Demos for the new album were recorded at Bethnal Green Great Synagogue in London, featuring original drummer Doug Fink,  but the band eventually recorded the album in Los Angeles, working with producer Jason Lader. Later, in an interview with the website SoonerMusic.com, lead singer Charlie announced that the album would be called Last Night On Earth. On 3 December 2010 the band released a track from the upcoming album on their official website, titled "Wild Thing". The first official single from the album, "L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N.", was released on 23 January 2011, peaking at number 14 in the UK Singles Chart. Last Night on Earth was released on 7 March 2011 through Mercury Records. 
During this period, Michael Petulla was introduced as the band's new drummer. Bassist Matt Owens and guitarist Fred Abbott auditioned upwards of 100 drummers, after placing an advertisement on Gumtree and eventually narrowed it down to 10, from which point the band rehearsed with each to see which was the best fit. Petulla, the last auditionee of the day, was picked.
Following the commercial success of Last Night on Earth, the band toured extensively, including three separate treks to the United States. "There was a week where we did Japan, Australia, Canada and Chicago in eight days. And I hate flying", remarked Fink.
In 2011 the song "Waiting for My Chance to Come" was used in the series finale for the UK teen drama Skins.
The song "Give It All Back" was released on YouTube on 25 November 2011.
Noah and the Whale