Birdy

Birdy will be releasing her stripped back and emotionally charged cover of Bon Iver’s “Skinny Love” through Atlantic Records.

Having grown up in a large, eccentric musically-inclined household in the New Forest, Birdy was born to be a musician. Her mother is a concert pianist and it wasn't long before Birdy took up piano at the age of 4 and began writing music from the age of 7.

Influenced by the likes of Adele and The XX, she first recorded her cover of "Skinny Love" at home and self-released it in March 2011. Initially picked up by Fearne Cotton who made it her "Record of The Week", it was added to the B-list at Radio 1 and peaked at no. 10 on iTunes. The song has struck a nerve with many who may or may not be familiar with the original version, but have connected with the raw emotion in her delivery.

An album is currently in the works for later this summer and while it is early days for this young singer-songwriter it is safe to say you can expect big things for her in her future.