Working with esteemed producer Dan Certa (Seether, Kelly Clarkson, The Fray), Noctura released their full-length debut, Surrender the Sun, on June 21, 2011. The tracks "Don't Save Me" and "Fade" gained airplay in various radio markets, including heavy rotation on Indianapolis Clear Channel station WRZX-X103.

After selling out their 2011 debut performance in Indianapolis in three days, Noctura has gone on to be part of the Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival in Indianapolis and support for national recording artist Fuel.