Exploring Birdsong

Exploring Birdsong
OriginLiverpool, Merseyside, England
Genre
Years active2017–present
Label
Members
  • Lynsey Ward
  • Jonny Knight
  • Matt Harrison

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

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. They were joined by bassist and keyboardist Jonny Knight, completing their lineup.

On 9 September 2019, Exploring Birdsong signed with Long Beach Records, a sub-label of SPV GmbH. Two months later, they released their debut EP entitled The Thing With Feathers, which was released on 29 November to positive reviews. On 24 March 2023, the band released their second EP entitled Dancing in the Face of Danger. This EP also received positive reviews.

In February 2024, Exploring Birdsong released their single "The Collapse", followed by "Turntail" four months later. By October, the band released the single "Weight in Gold" then released another one entitled "Stitch". On 12 December 2024, Exploring Birdsong released their single "All I Lack" while announcing that they were working on their debut studio album. On 5 November 2025, the band released another single entitled "Romanticise".

On 4 February 2026, Exploring Birdsong released the single "42". 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".

Musical style

Exploring Birdsong does not use a guitarist in their music. Instead, they depend on piano, synth, and bass that make their songs densely layered, melodic and overflowing.

Members

Live members

Discography

Credits taken from Apple Music.

Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart positions
UK
Digital
 UK
Independent
 UK
Independent
Album Breakers
Every House We Built 35 38 6

EPs

List of EPs, with selected details
Title Details Peak chart positions
UK
Digital
The Thing with Feathers —
Dancing in the Face of Danger 82

Singles

Title Year Album
"(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

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  6. ↑ Thomas, Olly (1 December 2019). "EP Review: Exploring Birdsong – The Thing With Feathers". Kerrang!.
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  11. ↑ Weaver, James (15 February 2024). "Exploring Birdsong release new music video for 'The Collapse'". Distorted Sound Magazine.
  12. ↑ 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.
  13. ↑ Weaver, James (19 October 2024). "Exploring Birdsong release new music video for 'Weight In Gold'". Distorted Sound Magazine.
  14. ↑ Weaver, James (15 November 2024). "Exploring Birdsong release new music video for 'Stitch'". Distorted Sound Magazine.
  15. ↑ Macmillan, Paul (16 December 2024). "Exploring Birdsong Share Their Single and Video "All I Lack" – New Album Coming Soon". Ghost Cult Magazine.
  16. ↑ 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.
  17. ↑ Ewing, Jerry (5 November 2025). "Exploring Birdsong return to action with catchy new single Romanticise". Louder.
  18. ↑ Garner, Emily (5 November 2025). "Exploring Birdsong share new single, announce 2026 tour dates". Kerrang!.
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  20. ↑ Garner, Emily (25 March 2026). "Exploring Birdsong announce debut album, Every House We Built". Kerrang. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
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