The Pineapple Thief

Pineapple Thief, fronted by founder and frontman Bruce Soord, are a British prog rock band.

Their music has often been compared to Muse and Porcupine Tree, but this generalization fails to describe the ever-evolving sound that deftly balances between sophisticated indie pop, theatrical rock, 21st century progression, textured electro-acoustic ambience and neo-psychedelia.

While earlier records such as Variations on a Dream somewhat justified comparisons with others in the genre diverse bands, later records like 2008's Tightly Unwound showcased an increasingly expansive pop songwriting that featured sophisticated arrangements and advanced instrumental skill. With 2014's Magnolia, Pineapple Thief began releasing concept albums with catchy, episodic songs. The following year, King Crimson drummer Gavin Harrison joined them as a permanent member on the album Your Wilderness. Their fifteenth and so far last album It Leads to This was released in 2024.