The Sundays

The Sundays formed in London in 1987, Harriet Wheeler's extraordinary voice and David Gavurin's chiming, melodic guitar work giving them a quality that was immediately distinctive. They signed to Rough Trade and released their debut album 'Reading, Writing and Arithmetic' (1990) — one of the most acclaimed British debuts of the year.

'Here's Where the Story Ends', 'Can't Be Sure', and 'A Certain Someone' were all excellent singles. The album reached number four. Wheeler's voice — warm, intimate, and capable of extraordinary emotional range — was the defining element. The band's sound drew on The Smiths and dream pop in ways that felt completely their own.

The Sundays released two further albums — 'Blind' (1992) and 'Static & Silence' (1997) — before going quiet. They have never officially disbanded but have not recorded since. Their three albums remain among the most beautiful documents of British indie pop.