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| Origin | Liverpool, Merseyside, England |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
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Exploring Birdsong are a British progressive rock band from Liverpool, Merseyside, England. Since their inception, the band have released two EPs along with their debut album, Every House We Built.
History
[edit]Exploring Birdsong formed in September 2017 when drummer Matt Harrison met singer and pianist Lynsey Ward while they were studying at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts.[1][2] They were joined by bassist and keyboardist Jonny Knight, completing their lineup.[1]
On 9 September 2019, Exploring Birdsong signed with Long Beach Records, a sub-label of SPV GmbH.[3][4] Two months later, they released their debut EP entitled The Thing With Feathers, which was released on 29 November to positive reviews.[5][6] On 24 March 2023, the band released their second EP entitled Dancing in the Face of Danger.[7][8] This EP also received positive reviews.[9][10]
In February 2024, Exploring Birdsong released their single "The Collapse", followed by "Turntail" four months later.[11][12] By October, the band released the single "Weight in Gold" then released another one entitled "Stitch".[13][14] On 12 December 2024, Exploring Birdsong released their single "All I Lack" while announcing that they were working on their debut studio album.[15][16] On 5 November 2025, the band released another single entitled "Romanticise".[17][18]
On 4 February 2026, Exploring Birdsong released the single "42".[19] 25 March 2026, they announced their debut studio album Every House We Built and released the music video for "You Like It Best When It Hurts".[20]
Musical style
[edit]Exploring Birdsong does not use a guitarist in their music.[1][8] Instead, they depend on piano, synth, and bass that make their songs densely layered, melodic and overflowing.[1][8]
Members
[edit]- Lynsey Ward – lead vocals, keyboards
- Jonny Knight – bass, keyboards, backing vocals
- Matt Harrison – drums, percussion, backing vocals
Discography
[edit]Credits taken from Apple Music.[21]
Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | ||
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| UK Digital [22] |
UK Independent [22] |
UK Independent Album Breakers[22] | ||
| Every House We Built |
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35 | 38 | 6 |
EPs
[edit]| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
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| UK Digital [22] | ||
| The Thing with Feathers |
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| Dancing in the Face of Danger |
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82 |
Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Album |
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| "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" | 2018 | Non-album single |
| "The River" | 2019 | The Thing with Feathers |
| "The Downpour" | ||
| "Ever the Optimist" | 2022 | Dancing in the Face of Danger |
| "Bear the Weight" | 2023 | |
| "Diamond Eyes" | Non-album singles | |
| "The Collapse" | 2024 | |
| "Turntail" | ||
| "Weight in Gold" | ||
| "Stitch" | ||
| "All I Lack" | ||
| "Romanticise" | 2025 | Every House We Built |
| "42" | 2026 | |
| "You Like It Best When It Hurts" | ||
| "Spy In The House Of Love" |
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 "Exploring Birdsong". Prog Archives. Archived from the original on 18 June 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ↑ "Exploring Birdsong". PressReader. 4 February 2020.
- ↑ "EXPLORING BIRDSONG sign to Long Branch Records". Progradar. 9 September 2019.
- ↑ "Exploring Birdsong sign to Long Branch Records". Louder Sound. 10 September 2019. Archived from the original on 21 January 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ↑ McHugh, Dan (28 November 2019). "EP REVIEW: The Thing With Feathers – Exploring Birdsong". Distorted Sound Magazine.
- ↑ Thomas, Olly (1 December 2019). "EP Review: Exploring Birdsong – The Thing With Feathers". Kerrang!.
- ↑ "First Look: Exploring Birdsong". New Noise Magazine. 24 March 2023.
- 1 2 3 "Exploring Birdsong – Dancing in the Face of Danger". Progmind. 20 March 2023.
- ↑ Swan, Richard (22 March 2023). "Exploring Birdsong – Dancing in the Face of Danger". The Progressive Aspect. Archived from the original on 23 May 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ↑ McCann, Sean (22 March 2023). "EP REVIEW: Exploring Birdsong – Dancing in the Face of Danger". Boolin Tunes.
- ↑ Weaver, James (15 February 2024). "Exploring Birdsong release new music video for 'The Collapse'". Distorted Sound Magazine.
- ↑ Weaver, James (12 December 2024). "Exploring Birdsong release new music video for 'Turntail'". Distorted Sound Magazine. Archived from the original on 21 June 2024. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ↑ Weaver, James (19 October 2024). "Exploring Birdsong release new music video for 'Weight In Gold'". Distorted Sound Magazine.
- ↑ Weaver, James (15 November 2024). "Exploring Birdsong release new music video for 'Stitch'". Distorted Sound Magazine.
- ↑ Macmillan, Paul (16 December 2024). "Exploring Birdsong Share Their Single and Video "All I Lack" – New Album Coming Soon". Ghost Cult Magazine.
- ↑ Weaver, James (12 December 2024). "Exploring Birdsong release new music video for 'All I Lack'". Distorted Sound Magazine. Archived from the original on 13 December 2024. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ↑ Ewing, Jerry (5 November 2025). "Exploring Birdsong return to action with catchy new single Romanticise". Louder.
- ↑ Garner, Emily (5 November 2025). "Exploring Birdsong share new single, announce 2026 tour dates". Kerrang!.
- ↑ Rogers, Jack (4 February 2026). "Exploring Birdsong Share Bold New Track '42'". Rock Sound.
- ↑ Garner, Emily (25 March 2026). "Exploring Birdsong announce debut album, Every House We Built". Kerrang. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ↑ "Exploring Birdsong". music.apple.com. Apple Music.
- 1 2 3 4 "Exploring Birdsong". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
External links
[edit]- Exploring Birdsong discography at Discogs
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