Toronto’s The Get Alongs Drift Into Summer Haze on New Single “Sunday Afternoon”
Toronto’s The Get Alongs are leaning into a more melodic, sun-drenched sound on their latest single “Sunday Afternoon,” the second preview of their upcoming album Second To None, due out June 19 via We Are Busy Bodies and Having Fun.
Where the band’s previous single “Come On” carried a grittier, late-night energy, “Sunday Afternoon” pulls things into softer focus. Built around jangling guitars, a loose groove, and a winding lead line that eventually opens into an explosive shred, the track feels tailor-made for long summer evenings in the city. There are flashes of The Stone Roses in its shimmering rhythm section and hints of The Lemonheads in its melodic core, while still sounding unmistakably like The Get Alongs.
The Toronto four-piece, made up of Harrison Pickernell, Rory Pickernell, Eric Wood, and Tristan Catenacci, have steadily evolved since forming in 2017. Their debut Weather Permitting introduced listeners to their blend of surf-tinged indie rock and garage-inspired songwriting, helping land CBC radio play, European tour dates including Reeperbahn Festival, and support slots alongside acts like Limblifter and Wunderhorse.
On Second To None, the band seem more focused on atmosphere, dynamics, and restraint. “Sunday Afternoon” highlights that shift perfectly. Instead of pushing forward with raw urgency, the song settles into its own pocket, letting the melody breathe while the guitars shimmer overhead. It’s the kind of track that feels instantly familiar, like warm beer on a back patio, streetcar wires buzzing overhead, and the slow fade of a Toronto sunset somewhere west of Ossington.
The upcoming record was recorded at Holy Mountain Sound in Montreal with producer Clayton Dupuis. According to the band, the sessions pushed them outside their comfort zone and allowed them to expand their sound without losing the chemistry that’s carried them since their early days.
“Sunday Afternoon” feels like another strong step forward for The Get Alongs, proving they’re just as comfortable crafting hazy, hook-filled indie rock as they are delivering fuzzed-out garage burners.
