Exploring Birdsong

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OriginLiverpool, Merseyside, England
Genres
Years active2017–present
Exploring Birdsong
OriginLiverpool, Merseyside, England
Genres
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 and one compilation album.

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

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

  • Lynsey Ward – lead vocals, piano
  • Jonny Knight – bass, synths
  • Matt Harrison – drums, percussion

Discography

References

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