Alet Viegas
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Breaking: Canned Pineapple’s Frenetic Garage-Rock Single Ignites Brighton Scene

Brighton’s Canned Pineapple ignites the indie scene with their frenetic garage-rock single, blending raw energy and ’60s melodicism. Following their 2023 self-titled EP, the band’s sophomore EP *Big Break* deepens their sonic punch, showcasing tighter arrangements and explosive live chemistry. Their visceral sound—featuring crashing cymbals, fuzzed-out guitars, and urgent vocals—redefines modern garage rock, drawing comparisons to early Yeah Yeah Yeahs and The Strokes.

By Alet Viegas·

Brighton-based indie rock outfit Canned Pineapple veers between energized garage rock and classic ‘60s melodicism, building their sound on the kind of careening rock that explodes into frenzied motion in a live setting. After debuting with a 2023 self-titled EP, the band returned last year with their sophomore EP, Big Break.

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