Sunday (1994) Released The Extended Edition of Their Standout Sophomore EP

Words by Chloe Williams

Listening to Sunday (1994) feels like witnessing some ethereal occurrence, a moment where everything gains a soft, melodic touch. The line between reality and endless daydreams starts to blur, and then you begin to hear the opening of “Devotion”. The band, consisting of Paige Turner and Lee Newell, recently released the deluxe version of their highly acclaimed sophomore EP of the same name, “Devotion”. Now concluding their EP era, this brings the band’s pre-debut album catalogue to a total of 18 tracks, and we are already begging for more. 

With a churchyard aesthetic where humdrum Slough meets the sleepy suburbs of California, Sunday (1994) never fails to attract an audience. The release of “Tired Boy” marked the band’s launch into the industry back in February 2024, starting the riveting musical journey with an immediate hit single. Fast forward to March 2025, and the band has just wrapped up a 17-date run supporting The Last Dinner Party across Europe. Full of chaos, catharsis and light, the tour brought a whole new body of fans together to support Sunday (1994), perfectly aligning with the release of their deluxe EP and the announcement of their one-night-only show, live from the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, to celebrate the final chapter of “Devotion”. 

At a show last November at Birmingham’s O2 Institute, Sunday (1994) took the stage as if it was their very own. Though it was small, intimate, and their very first of the sort in UK venues, it was a night to remember. From Turner taking a celebratory shot on stage to a fan being promised a free vinyl due to their constant vocal support, the night invited a sense of purity and self-love, not allowing the outside world to taint what was occurring inside those walls. Tracks like “Picking Flowers,” “Doomsday” and “Silver Ford” lit up the room, allowing the band their moments to shine, while tracks from their self-titled EP like “Stained Glass Window” and “Blonde” accentuated that soft-hearted feel. Though, it is important to remember it is not all neat and pretty, with the contrary lyricism exploring deep and heartfelt topics. After all, this is what the band is best at.

The deluxe EP invites three new hauntingly immersive tracks into the room with us, “Shame,” “Darling, I’ve Done This Dance Before” and “The Fairground”. Each track explores specific, recent experiences and collects various inspirations together, with lead track “Shame” focusing on delivering the tale of an all-encompassing love story, often profound and sinister. “Darling, I’ve Done This Dance Before” reflects on the bands time touring with younger crew, bringing a slightly new level of introspection while reflecting the motions of a slow dance. 

Closing out the EP, “The Fairground” establishes the band’s sound and strengthens their acoustic potential. The song is one big whisper, a careful conversation between one and one’s thoughts, perhaps often out of reach and capable of causing utter destruction. Specifically, the track is an ode to navigating the dizzying carousel of the music industry, a place filled with endless obstacles. A perfect way to end the EP as we hope to see the band dominate their craft and withstand the upcoming troubles while writing an album. 

Sunday (1994) has delivered once again, to no surprise. Announced as one of Amazon Music’s Artists to Watch for 2026 and with an upcoming Record Store Day 2026 release, we are desperately clinging onto the bittersweet nostalgia and flawless indie sound that is confirmed by the likes ofRolling Stone UK, NME, and CLASH. Listen to “Devotion [Deluxe]” via RCA now on all streaming platforms.  

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