Exploring Birdsong
Exploring Birdsong | |
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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 and one compilation album.
History
[edit]The band 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] This EP also received positive reviews.[8][9]
In February 2024, Exploring Birdsong released their single "The Collapse", followed by "Turntail" four months later.[10][11] By October, the band released the single "Weight in Gold" then released another one entitled "Stitch".[12][13] On 12 December 2024, Exploring Birdsong released their single "All I Lack" while announcing that their debut studio album would be released next year.[14][15]
Members
[edit]- Lynsey Ward – lead vocals, piano
- Jonny Knight – bass, synths
- Matt Harrison – drums, percussion
Discography
[edit]EPs
[edit]| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
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| UK Digital [16] | ||
| The Thing With Feathers |
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| Dancing in the Face of Danger |
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82 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Swan, Richard (22 March 2023). "Exploring Birdsong – Dancing in the Face of Danger". The Progressive Aspect.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Exploring Birdsong". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
External Links
[edit]- Exploring Birdsong discography at Discogs