After establishing themselves as one of the most respected names in contemporary progressive rock, THE PINEAPPLE THIEF has taken the first step into a new creative chapter with the release of “Hold The Ashes”, the band's first single through InsideOut Music and the first official preview of a new studio album that has already been completed.
The track arrives after several highly productive years for the British outfit led by Bruce Soord, a band that has built a distinctive identity through its ability to blend musical sophistication, melodic accessibility, and emotional depth.
“Hold The Ashes” retains many of the qualities that have made THE PINEAPPLE THIEF one of progressive rock's most important modern acts. The song combines immersive atmospheres, carefully crafted arrangements, and an introspective vocal performance centered on mortality, human fragility, and the passing of time.
Bruce Soord explained the inspiration behind the song:
“One thing is certain, one day we'll all be ashes. It's the gift from the gods that comes to us all. For some reason, while writing this song, I couldn't stop singing about ashes in the context of understanding what life is really about. So take these ashes and scatter them far and wide. Make the most of it.”
The single is accompanied by a music video directed by longtime collaborator Jeremy George of Blacktide Productions. Filmed at School Farm Studios in the United Kingdom, the video captures the band performing the song in an intimate environment that emphasizes its emotional weight.
Although the upcoming album has yet to be formally announced, the band confirmed that the record has already been completed.
Over the last decade, THE PINEAPPLE THIEF has steadily expanded its audience through acclaimed releases such as Your Wilderness, Dissolution, Versions Of The Truth and It Leads To This. The band's evolution has also been strengthened by the presence of legendary drummer Gavin Harrison, whose work with Porcupine Tree and King Crimson has made him one of the most respected musicians in modern progressive music.
