Gig Preview: Canned Pineapple with Brad Hunter & The Afterparty and Femme
Wednesday 27th May – The Victoria, Birmingham – 7:30 pm
Uncover Music presents a mid‑week triple‑header bursting with alt‑rock energy as Canned Pineapple headline The Victoria on Wednesday, 27th May, joined by special guests Brad Hunter & The Afterparty and Femme.
Brighton’s Canned Pineapple returns to the road in celebration of their sophomore EP Big Break, and the hype around them has never been louder. Fronted by Irish vocalist Seán Drury, with Oakley Gardiner and Gabe Rice on guitars, Sam Cullen on bass and Charlie Pringle on drums, the quintet have become one of the UK’s most talked‑about new bands.
Their radiant, hook‑laden “scuzz‑pop” sound has earned praise from So Young, Dork, Clash, BBC Introducing, BBC Radio 6 Music and Radio X, with the new EP capturing the charismatic, high‑voltage energy that defines their live shows. Produced by Tom Rees (Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard / The Bug Club / Panic Shack), Big Break blends raw, fuzzy edges with undeniable pop sensibility.
The past year has seen the band go international, from New Colossus Festival in New York to Down The Rabbit Hole and Left of the Dial in the Netherlands, Fifty Lab in Belgium, and a triumphant hometown showing at The Great Escape. Their 2025 touring run includes UK and EU dates, plus major festival slots at Truck, Y Not and their French debut at Supersonic, Paris. Expect a set packed with charisma, crunch and choruses that stick.
Shropshire/Powys trio Brad Hunter & The Afterparty bring a punchy blend of indie energy, alt‑rock grit and big, anthemic hooks. Named a featured artist on BBC Radio Shropshire in 2025, the band have been steadily rising off the back of their self‑produced debut album Take Care, featuring local favourites Painkiller and Dopamine.
With a sound drawing comparisons to Biffy Clyro, Arctic Monkeys, Cage the Elephant and Catfish and the Bottlemen, they’ve spent the past year gigging across Shropshire, Liverpool and Birmingham, earning a reputation as a tight, high‑impact live act.
Opening the night are alt‑rock trio Femme, a DIY‑driven band led by two women channelling garage rock, riot grrrl spirit and sharp, relatable lyricism. Loud, crunchy and unapologetically direct, their sound nods to Mannequin Pussy, The Breeders and Courtney Barnett, with songs exploring female life, relationships and the messy bits in between.
A vibrant night of scuzz‑pop, alt‑rock and riot‑grrrl‑tinged energy that’s perfect for anyone who loves their mid‑week gigs loud, catchy and full of personality.