Raincatchers

"Raincatchers"
Single by Birdy
from the album Portraits
Released	18 August 2023 (2023-08-18)
Genre	Alt-pop
Length	4:00
Label	Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	Jasmine Van den Bogaerde Anya Louise Jones Barney Lister
Producer(s)	Birdy Barney Lister
Birdy singles chronology
"Walking in the Air" (2022) "Raincatchers" (2023) "Heartbreaker" (2023)
Music video
"Raincatchers" on YouTube

"Raincatchers" is a song by English singer-songwriter Birdy. It was released on 18 August 2023 as the lead single from her fifth studio album, Portraits (2023). "Raincatchers" marks Birdy's first release since her December cover of "Walking in the Air" and serves as the lead single from her upcoming album, accompanied by a music video directed by Max McLachlan. ^[1]

Composition

"Raincatchers" opens with an orchestral motif and incorporates elements of '80s-inspired alt-pop, featuring prominent drums and expressive vocals, with lyrics reflecting themes of nostalgia and escape. ^[2] Clash described the track as timeless and enigmatic, drawing comparisons to Kate Bush and highlighting Birdy's vivid vocal delivery. ^[3]

References

1. Kenneally, Cerys (3 March 2023). "Birdy shares new album lead single "Raincatchers"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
2. Skinner, Tom (6 March 2023). "Birdy releases powerful new single 'Raincatchers' – listen". Rolling Stone UK. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
3. Murray, Robin (3 March 2023). "Birdy Shares Bewitching New Single 'Raincatchers'". Clash. Retrieved 28 May 2025.