Antony Szmierek - Decoding Birdsong

Released 21st August 2026

Manchester-born poet, writer, and producer Antony Szmierek has announced the release of his second album, Decoding Birdsong. Just eighteen months after his critically acclaimed debut, Szmierek returns with a new body of work that signals a clear evolution in both sound and scope. Rooted in his personal touchstones within electronic music, the album pairs expansive, immersive production with his trademark razor-sharp lyricism.

Where his debut had been a solo endeavour, Decoding Birdsong brims with collaboration, including Australias Pretty Girl, London band Los Bitchos, and Bristol producer 1-800 GIRLS, as well as Imogen and the Knife and indie pop star Ellur. Speaking about the new record,Antony explains Decoding Birdsong is about choosing to believe in something. Coincidence as a religion. Making your own luck in the face ofloneliness and doubt. The smallest things can feel seminal, seismic and life affirming