'Rainy Sunday Afternoon' is the thirteenth studio album from The Divine Comedy, marking their first new studio release since 2019's UK top 5 album 'Office Politics'. Recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, this deeply personal orchestral pop album serves as an emotional outlet for frontman Neil Hannon, exploring themes of mortality, memory, relationships, and societal change. Following his recent work composing original songs for the Warner Bros. blockbuster 'Wonka', Hannon turns inward with a more melancholic and reflective sound, showcasing the band's signature lush arrangements and lyrical sophistication.

• Artist: The Divine Comedy
• Format: Vinyl
• Genre: Pop
• Label: Divine Comedy Records

• Release Date: September 19th, 2025
• Edition: Limited Edition
• Audio: Stereo

• Media: 1 x LP
• Packaging: Gatefold Sleeve
• Material: BioVinyl

The Divine Comedy, led by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Neil Hannon, has been a defining voice in orchestral pop since the early 1990s. Known for their witty, literate lyrics and rich, baroque instrumentation, the band achieved critical and commercial success with albums like 'Casanova' and 'Fin de Siècle'. Hannon's recent work on the 'Wonka' film soundtrack introduced his music to a new global audience, blending whimsy and emotional depth—a duality now explored in mature form on 'Rainy Sunday Afternoon'.