Exploring Birdsong

Gorilla, 26 Sep 2026


Exploring Birdsong are stepping into a new era with their stunning new single
‘Romanticise’.

The alt-pop trio, centred on Lynsey Ward’s stunning vocals, showcase a richer and
expansive element with their newest effort – a mature evolution from the organic rawness of
their piano-led roots.

Despite the shift in sound first signalled with the acclaimed 2024 singles The Collapse,
Weight in Gold, All I Lack, and Stitch, the three-piece haven’t sacrificed any of the
emotional intimacy or genre-blending beauty that sets them apart. The voice of Lynsey
Ward (also of Espera), mixed with the talents of Jonny Knight (bass & keyboards) and Matt
Harrison (drums) help forge a truly unique approach to songwriting and modern heavy
music.

Catching the ears of fans worldwide, Exploring Birdsong will perform two headline shows at
London’s famed St Pancras Old Church on November 5th and 6th – gigs which sold out in
a matter of minutes. The dates follow the trio’s two 2024 headline showcases in
Manchester and London, also both sold out.

Previously the band have supported Katatonia and Sleep Token as well as a main stage
appearance at RADAR and Euroblast festival. Straddling pop, progressive rock and
uncategorisable genre-blending beauty, the band are mostly unplaceable, but Romanticise
suggests flashes of Everything Everything’s inventiveness, the dramatic flair of Kate Bush,
and the synth-heavy intensity of Enter Shikari – whilst remaining uniquely Exploring
Birdsong.

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Show Details


Venue
Gorilla
Date
Saturday, 26 Sep 2026
Starts
7 p.m.
Ends (approx):
10 p.m.

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