Sunday Morning
Hailing from New Haven, Ct Sunday Morning is an alternative rock / post-hardcore band consisting of Westly Benjunas, Erik Stanzel, Dom Barone, Jason Moriarty, and Mike Verrastro. The band began in 2018, opening for artists such as Microwave, Boston Manor, Can’t Swim, and The Plot in You. Sunday Morning’s refined hardcore infused alternative sound is what sets them apart from their peers, making them one of the most exciting up and coming bands in the scene right now. At their core, Sunday Morning is about connection – writing songs that will resonate with their listeners, playing shows to connect with new fans, and at the end of the day, they’re living the dream, playing music they love as best friends. The band is currently signed to Open Your Ears Records who released their last EP in June 2024, and have just announced their debut LP releasing in October 2025.
News updates for Sunday Morning
New Haven, CT alt-rock/emo band Sunday Morning announce debut LP "Eternal Grief" with lead off single "Pulling Thorns" now streaming
New Haven, CT emo/alternative group Sunday Morning have announced their debut album "Eternal Grief" set for release on October 31, 2025 via Open Your Ears Records. Along with the announcement, the band has also released lead off single "Pulling Thorns" offering a glimpse into the album's melodic guitar heavy and emotionally charged sound. The new single has just the right amount of melody, heaviness, angst, and hooks, showcasing the bands continued progress in songwriting and production. The album will contain 12 brand new tracks promising heavier, catchier, more personal and resonant songs/lyrics than ever before. Fans of early Citizen, Basement, Movements, The Movielife and label mates House & Home will definitely want to check this out ASAP.
Official press release below, along with official pre-order link and video for "Pulling Thorns". Check it out and more on this soon!
Releases
Eternal Grief
October 31, 2025New Haven, CT emo/alternative group Sunday Morning have announced their debut album "Eternal Grief" set for release on October 31, 2025 via Open Your Ears Records. Along with the announcement, the band has also released lead off single "Pulling Thorns" offering a glimpse into the album's melodic guitar heavy and emotionally charged sound. The new single has just the right amount of melody, heaviness, angst, and hooks, showcasing the bands continued progress in songwriting and production. Fans of early Citizen, Basement, Movements, The Movielife and label mates House & Home will definitely want to check this out ASAP.
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Forget Me Nots
June 21, 2024Sunday Morning, an alt-rock/post-hardcore band from New Haven, Connecticut, has signed with Open Your Ears Records and will release their label debut EP "Forget Me Nots" on June 21st, 2024. Their music blends gritty melodic pop-punk, hardcore and alternative influences, showcased in their lead off single "Broken Glass" which is now available to stream. Fans of Can't Swim, Baesment, The Movielife, and Rarity may enjoy Sunday Morning's anthemic emotionally charged alt-rock sound.