There is a steadfast rule when it comes to period films: If a period piece has an anachronistic soundtrack, it’s going to knock you dead. Catherine Called Birdy gracefully falls into this category. We ...

A coming-of-age story set in 13th century England shouldn't be so relatable, but Lena Dunham's latest film, "Catherine Called Birdy," works on nearly all fronts. Lady Catherine (Bella Ramsey) — aka ...

Watch the Birdy: pop's new teenage wunderkind As great-niece of Dirk Bogarde and daughter of a concert pianist, the pop singer Birdy had a lot to live up to. But with an acclaimed album, sold-out ...

Bursting onto the scene by releasing cover versions as if they were made for her, Birdy has become a staple name in folksy, stripped-back loving households. The Birdy we’ve all become accustomed to ...

We're obsessed with Birdy's soulful, haunting sound, and we simply cannot get enough of her poignant tunes on 'The Fault in Our Stars' soundtrack. So, of course, we are absolutely loving her music ...

The young British songwriter Birdy gained a following when her beautifully solemn interpretations of songs by Phoenix and Bon Iver impressed fans worldwide, but her songwriting chops should not go ...

It only takes a few moments of speaking to Birdy before you realise where the nickname came from. Jasmine Lucilla Elizabeth Jennifer van den Bogaerde, to give her full title, has an unassuming, ...

Birdy’s quiet, but she isn’t fragile: On our cross-continental call one early August evening, the singer/songwriter makes this clear to me. Throughout our conversation, the 27-year-old musician—aka ...

In recent years, backyard bird watching has evolved from a quiet pastime into an interactive experience, thanks to the arrival of smart bird feeders. The Happy Birdy Smart Feeder combines ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

If you think you know what you’re getting from a Birdy album, think again. Expecting intimate piano ballads, I was swept into the synth filled opening track ‘Paradise Calling.’ A burst of energy, and ...