Exploring Birdsong 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. They were joined by bassist and keyboardist Jonny Knight, completing their lineup. Two months later, they released their debut EP entitled
The Thing With Feathers, which was released on 29 November to positive reviews. On 24 March 2023, the band released their second EP entitled
Dancing in the Face of Danger. This EP also received positive reviews. In February 2024, Exploring Birdsong released their single "The Collapse", followed by "Turntail" four months later. By October, the band released the single "Weight in Gold" then released another one entitled "Stitch". On 12 December 2024, Exploring Birdsong released their single "All I Lack" while announcing that they were working on their debut studio album. On 5 November 2025, the band released another single entitled "Romanticise". On 4 February 2026, Exploring Birdsong released the single "42". 25 March 2026, they announced their debut studio album
Every House We Built and released the
music video for "You Like It Best When It Hurts". == Musical style ==