Upcoming album Second To None set for release June 19, 2026
Toronto indie rock band The Get Alongs is expanding its sound ahead of the release of its sophomore album Second To None, with the launch of its latest single, “Sunday Afternoon,” released publicly on May 15, 2026.
The track serves as the second advance release from the forthcoming album, due out June 19, 2026 through Having Fun and We Are Busy Bodies. At just over two minutes long, the song marks a stylistic shift for the Toronto four-piece, moving away from the rawer edge of earlier material and toward a more melodic, atmospheric approach rooted in jangling guitars and restrained arrangements.
A softer direction following the energy of “Come On”
Where the band’s previous single “Come On” emphasized urgency and garage-rock grit, “Sunday Afternoon” takes a slower, more reflective route. The song draws heavily on 1990s alternative and jangle-pop influences, combining shimmering guitar textures with laid-back rhythms that evoke summer evenings in Toronto.
The release positions the band closer to melodic acts such as The Stone Roses and The Lemonheads, while still retaining the indie rock foundation that has defined the group since its formation in 2017.
The band describes the single as capturing “that hazy, half-slow feeling of a city summer day stretching into the dusty pink haze of a Toronto dusk.” The imagery reflects the song’s relaxed pacing and polished production, which place greater emphasis on mood and atmosphere than on distortion or intensity.
Production emphasizes space and dynamics
“Sunday Afternoon” was recorded at Holy Mountain Sound in Montreal with producer Clayton Dupuis during sessions for Second To None. According to the band, the recording process involved stepping outside their usual environment and adopting a more focused studio approach.
That shift is evident in the arrangement. The guitars shimmer instead of driving aggressively forward, while the rhythm section settles into a measured groove. A winding lead guitar line gradually builds before opening into a more expansive solo section, allowing the melody to remain central throughout the track.
The production signals a broader evolution for the band as it moves beyond the surf-leaning garage rock that characterized its earlier work.
Band continues steady growth on Canadian and international stages
Since forming in Toronto nearly a decade ago, The Get Alongs — made up of Harrison Pickernell on vocals and rhythm guitar, Rory Pickernell on lead guitar, Eric Wood on bass, and Tristan Catenacci on drums — have steadily expanded their audience through touring and independent releases.
Their debut album Weather Permitting introduced listeners to the band’s mix of surf-influenced indie rock and instinctive songwriting. The project earned radio support from CBC and helped secure performances in Europe, including appearances at Reeperbahn Festival.
The group has also shared stages with acts including Limblifter, Wunderhorse and Cardinals.
Second To None aims to broaden the band’s range
The upcoming album appears positioned as a significant step forward creatively for the band. While maintaining the chemistry and immediacy that defined earlier releases, the project also explores more nuanced arrangements and tonal variation.
“Sunday Afternoon” reflects that balance. Rather than relying on volume or pace, the song leans into restraint, allowing the atmosphere and melodic structure to carry the track. The result is a sound that feels more mature without abandoning the looseness and accessibility that have become central to the band’s identity.
The single also reinforces the growing confidence of Toronto’s independent rock scene, where emerging acts continue to blend nostalgic influences with modern production and songwriting approaches.
As anticipation builds for Second To None, “Sunday Afternoon” offers listeners an early indication that The Get Alongs are not confined to a single style. Instead, the band appears increasingly willing to experiment with tone, pacing and texture while maintaining the core elements that have driven its steady rise over the past several years.