bird. are gearing up to release a cover of a fan-favorite from Teeth.
On January 20, 2025 (Monday), bird. posted a video on their official social media, which sees them performing a shoegaze-inspired version of Teeth’s “Shooting Star” during their first rehearsal together this 2025. Watch it here. In a reply to one of the video’s comments, the dream pop quartet confirmed that they are set to release the cover soon on streaming platforms. This marks what is potentially their first release following their debut album oshin, which was released in 2023.
Teeth’s “Shooting Star” serves as the first single and second track from the veteran rock band’s third studio album I Was A Teenage Tree, released back in 1999. Watch this space for updates on the release of bird.’s cover of the timeless track.
In early 2024, bird. went on a tour in support of oshin that spanned across four months, including a performance at Wanderland 2024. Last September 2024, they also took part in the 2024 iteration of AXEAN — the “first intra-regional music showcase event in Southeast Asia” — alongside Maki, Munimuni, crwn, and Muri, in Bali, Indonesia. Vocalist and guitarist Eco Del Rio performed a solo set to represent the band.
In anticipation of the release of bird.’s cover, listen to Teeth’s “Shooting Star” below: