Om utgivelsen
Nurture, the second album from BirdWorld, was released on Dugnad rec on March 28, 2025. Marking a bold step forward from their debut, Nurture weaves cello, percussion, kalimbas, field recordings, and electronics into a rich and lyrical tapestry of sound. Developed remotely during the pandemic—when both members also became fathers—the album reflects themes of care, transformation, and intimacy, conveyed through an increasingly distilled and expressive musical language.
Following singles “Coroico” and “Let Sleeping Babies Lie” and a return from their 2024 Edinburgh Fringe performances, BirdWorld will embark on a European and Scandinavian tour to support the release.
Recorded with Øyvind Røsrud at Flerbruket Studio (Norway) after a residency at Seanse in Volda, the album features guest contributions from Harpreet Bansal (violin), Maria Dybbroe (saxophone), and Sara Övinge (violin). Nurture is a spacious and emotionally resonant journey that expands BirdWorld’s sonic palette in exciting new directions.
BirdWorld is the London/Oslo-based duo of Gregor Riddell and Adam Teixeira. Their collaboration began at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. It became a singular blend of ‘cello, drums, hand percussion, kalimbas, and electronic textures—intertwined with field recordings.
Their 2019 debut album UNDA (Focused Silence) was followed in 2021 by a reworks release featuring artists such as Qasim Naqvi, Fran & Flora, Olefonken, Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch, and Robert Ames. BirdWorld’s work has been presented at venues such as Union Chapel (filmed by NTS Radio), LSO St Luke’s (Open Ear series for BBC Radio 3), and in collaboration with the London Contemporary Orchestra. They have worked with artists including Sanskriti Shrestha, Streifenjunko, Harpreet Bansal, James Kitchman, Alex Stuart, and video artist Ioana Sisea.
Musikere
Gregor Riddell - cello, guitars, e-bass, piano, synth, vocals
Adam Teixeira - drums, percussion, kalimbas, SP-303
