Where’s there’s a Will there’s a Way!

They emerged into the world of prog in 2019 with The Thing With Feathers and now Exploring Birdsong have finally released their long-awaited second EP, Dancing In The Face Of Danger. Vocalist Lynsey Ward and drummer Matt Harrison bring Prog up to speed and reveal what it was really like working with Sir Paul McCartney on one of the tracks.

Francesca Tyer

Exploring Birdsong are about to release their much-anticipated second EP, Dancing In The Face Of Danger, when Prog catches up with them. It follows on from 2019’s acclaimed The Thing With Feathers, building on old foundations with new sounds. Though reminiscent of the young trio’s first extended player, the latest collection demonstrates clear progression. “Our first record was very true to the line-up but this one has a lot more meat on the bone,” says singer Lynsey Ward. “If you look at the record as a whole, it’s pop prog, but we’ve also included our heaviest song to date.” The blend of alt-pop and experimental sound on Dancing… places a strong focus on melody, something the band always try to do, as drummer Matt Harrison explains: “If the melodies aren’t…

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