Alt-pop trio Exploring Birdsong reveal new single 'Romanticise' and announce 2026 tour

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Exploring Birdsong are stepping into a new era with their stunning new single ‘Romanticise’, released today via Long Branch Records.

Stream 'Romanticise' here: https://exploringbirdsong.lnk.to/romanticise
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/up8mCDXsUR8

The trio have also announced their 2026 headline tour. Catch Exploring Birdsong at the following dates:

Sep 23 Glasgow Classic Grand
Sep 24 London Islington Assembly Hall
Sep 25 Bristol Strange Brew
Sep 26 Manchester Gorilla 

Exploring Birdsong are also headlining London's St Pancras Old Church tonight, 5th November, and 6th November. After the first date sold out in two minutes, the band added a second. This also sold out in minutes - underlining the breathless excitement building around the group.

The band comment: "'Romanticise' is centred around a relationship plagued by toxicity. Written from the perspective of the perpetrator, lyrically it depicts the needless and unnecessary frustration & anger shown towards their partner.

"The chorus had to be catchy. This was written first, and as the writing process developed and lyrical content was formed, we wanted the breakdown section to match the chaotic and aggressive nature of the lyrics. 

"The opening line to the chorus is a sarcastic jab at the protagonist’s partner; ‘You could romanticise a car wreck at eighty’ - it illustrates their frustration at a tenaciously positive outlook, and is followed by ‘would you anatomise the way I’m behaving?’, shifting the blame from themselves as if their behaviour is being overly scrutinised when questioned.

"The song is written - unfortunately - from personal experience."

The alt-pop trio, centred on Lynsey Ward’s stunning vocals, showcase a richer and more 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.

Exploring Birdsong are:
Lynsey Ward - vocals, piano
Jonny Knight - bass, synthesisers
Matt Harrison - drums, percussion

Exploring Birdsong online:
https://linktr.ee/exploringbirdsong