Birdy

Musician

Forfans of indie pop and piano-led ballads, listeners curious about birdy’s evolution from covers to original songwriting, and admirers of adele or florence + the machine.
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The Profile

Birdy is a British singer-songwriter who gained recognition with her rendition of Bon Iver’s Skinny Love and a self-titled debut album, followed by Fire Within, Beautiful Lies, Young Heart, and Portraits.

Won Open Mic UK in 2008; performed at the Sanremo Music Festival; known for piano-driven indie pop and folk-influenced ballads.

Three DeBaser reviews follow Birdy from the cover-rich debut to the more cohesive, original Fire Within and Beautiful Lies. Critics praise her voice, maturing songwriting, and production choices. References include Sanremo, Bon Iver’s Skinny Love, and influences from Florence + The Machine to Kate Bush.

Notable Quotes

❝ Behind the pseudonym "Birdy" we find a sixteen-year-old English girl who I honestly believe possesses great talent.

❝ Birdy is a nice revelation, in my opinion, alongside Diane Birch, one of the best young talents to have made their way in the music field in recent years.