Appleton - Side By Side EP

Release Date 4th September 2026

Appleton announce the release of a brand new EP, 'Side By Side', which will be released Friday September 4th, marking the first new Appleton body of work in over two decades.

Nicole says: "The reaction to 'Falling Into You' and our first Appleton show in over twenty years has been incredible We feel so grateful that people still connect with these songs and are excited about what we're doing now. This EP feels like the natural next chapter."

After reissuing their cult- classic 2003 album 'Everything's Eventual' on vinyl, this January Appleton returned with 'Falling Into You'  their first new music as a duo in 23 years. The track was A-listed at BBC Radio 2, with the band performing it on their Piano Rooms with the BBC Concert Orchestra.

While nostalgia may have sparked the reunion, 'Side By Side' is firmly focused on the present. Across four original tracks, the EP blends the melodic pop songwriting and distinctive harmonies that made Appleton favourites first time around with a fresh, contemporary sound that reflects where Natalie and Nicole are today. For both sisters, the project has been a reminder of the unique creative bond they've always shared.

"We've always had a special connection when we sing together" says Nicole. "Making these songs reminded us of that. It never feels forced  it just feels natural." More than twenty years after they first burst into the charts, Appleton aren't looking backwards. They're simply enjoying making music together again  side by side.

Tracks: Ready To Begin / Falling Into You / Strange Kinda Paradise / Monster