Birdlord collaborate with a prominent illustrator for the single “I Would Fall”

Oh yes, the 1990s are back! And how! With them, Grunge and psychedelic Indie Rock are making a return — just the way Birdlord from Bern/CH plays and loves it. You can hear it on their upcoming EP Serpent’s Prayer, whose centerpiece is the playful single “I Would Fall”.

“I Would Fall” marks the beginning of a handful of new tracks and leads the way toward the band’s debut album, set for release in summer 2026.

The band is new (founded in 2023), young, and hungry. And they’re making waves — as Metalinside.ch enthusiastically wrote after one of their first concerts. The influential blog praised the band’s sound as a “mix of Grunge and atmospheric rock,” highlighted the “cool vocal presence” of lead singer Lily, and described the music as having “emotional depth.”

One thing is clear: Birdlord are serious about their craft. And they spare no effort when it comes to visuals either. I Would Fall is accompanied by a true piece of art: the cover — as with their debut EP — was created by renowned illustrator Qian-hui Yu (UK), known for designing artwork for Khruangbin, among others, and most recently for an animated music video for COLDPLAY (Jupiter). Her work not only gives Birdlord a distinctive visual identity but also underscores the artistic depth of the band.