Exploring Birdsong

Exploring Birdsong
Origin	Liverpool, Merseyside, England
Genres	Progressive rock
Years active	2017–present
Labels	Long Branch
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.

History

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

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

Discography

EPs

List of EPs, with selected details

Title	Details	Peak chart positions
		UK Digital [16]
The Thing With Feathers	Released: 29 November 2019 Label: Long Branch Records Formats: CD, digital download, streaming	—
Dancing in the Face of Danger	Released: 24 March 2023 Label: Long Branch Records Formats: CD, digital download, streaming	82

References

1. "Exploring Birdsong". Prog Archives. Archived from the original on 18 June 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
2. "Exploring Birdsong". PressReader. 4 February 2020.
3. "EXPLORING BIRDSONG sign to Long Branch Records". Progradar. 9 September 2019.
4. "Exploring Birdsong sign to Long Branch Records". Louder Sound. 10 September 2019. Archived from the original on 21 January 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
5. McHugh, Dan (28 November 2019). "EP REVIEW: The Thing With Feathers – Exploring Birdsong". Distorted Sound Magazine.
6. Thomas, Olly (1 December 2019). "EP Review: Exploring Birdsong – The Thing With Feathers". Kerrang!.
7. "First Look: Exploring Birdsong". New Noise Magazine. 24 March 2023.
8. 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.
9. McCann, Sean (22 March 2023). "EP REVIEW: Exploring Birdsong – Dancing in the Face of Danger". Boolin Tunes.
10. Weaver, James (15 February 2024). "Exploring Birdsong release new music video for 'The Collapse'". Distorted Sound Magazine.
11. 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.
12. Weaver, James (19 October 2024). "Exploring Birdsong release new music video for 'Weight In Gold'". Distorted Sound Magazine.
13. Weaver, James (15 November 2024). "Exploring Birdsong release new music video for 'Stitch'". Distorted Sound Magazine.
14. Macmillan, Paul (16 December 2024). "Exploring Birdsong Share Their Single and Video "All I Lack" – New Album Coming Soon". Ghost Cult Magazine.
15. 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.
16. "Exploring Birdsong". Official Charts Company . Retrieved 19 June 2025.

External links

• Exploring Birdsong discography at Discogs