Release Date: 03/04/26
Birding is the debut album from London-based dreampop trio deary (Ben Easton, Dottie Cockram and Harry Catchpole), a richly textured journey across 11 tracks that move from ocean-deep shoegaze riffs to cloud-light, ethereal indie. Inspired by the freedom and wonder of the natural world, it pairs expansive, sky-wide sonics with starker lyrics and heavier instrumentation than their early releases. Opener Smile sets a haunting tone, while lead single Seabird lifts on Portishead-esque backbeats and layers of shimmering guitars. Elsewhere, the seven-and-a-half-minute epic Alfie and the pop-forward Alma showcase the band’s range and newfound confidence. A must-hear for fans of The Sundays, Slowdive, Yo La Tengo, DIIV, Portishead, Cocteau Twins and Lush.