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Declan McKenna

About

Declan Benedict McKenna (born 24 December 1998) is an English singer-songwriter. He initially gained recognition for winning the Glastonbury Festival's Emerging Talent Competition in 2015. McKenna self-released the song "Brazil", a protest song criticising FIFA and the 2014 FIFA World Cup held in Brazil, as his debut single in December 2014. The song reached number one on Sirius XM Radio's Alt Nation Alt 18 Countdown for 23 January 2016 and held that spot for three weeks. The song also reached number 16 on the U.S. Billboard Alternative Songs chart. He released his debut studio album, What Do You Think About the Car?, in 2017. McKenna released his second studio album, Zeros, in September 2020, after multiple delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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June 28, 2022

Declan McKenna tells us about his new album and working with Sigrid at Glastonbury 2022

"We wrote a song from the perspective of a clown who is losing [their mind] at a group of children, and becomes super pissed by the end of the song" The post Declan McKenna tells us about his new album and working with Sigrid at Glastonbury 2022 appeared first on NME.

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June 22, 2022

Declan McKenna announces 2022 North American tour

Two years since it arrived, the singer-songwriter is taking 'Zeros' to the States The post Declan McKenna announces 2022 North American tour appeared first on NME.

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April 24, 2022

Declan McKenna shares limited-edition charity single ‘Elephant’

Proceeds from the song will go to Brian Eno's climate change charity EarthPercent The post Declan McKenna shares limited-edition charity single ‘Elephant’ appeared first on NME.

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December 22, 2021

Sam Fender shares Finsbury Park poster of Boris Johnson as a hog roast

He'll be joined by Fontaines D.C., Declan McKenna, Beabadoobee and Goat Girl at the huge summer 2022 show The post Sam Fender shares Finsbury Park poster of Boris Johnson as a hog roast appeared first on NME.

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December 13, 2021

Sam Fender announces huge London Finsbury Park show for summer 2022

He'll be joined by the hand-picked roster of Fontaines D.C., Declan McKenna, Beabadoobee, and Goat Girl – with more to be announced The post Sam Fender announces huge London Finsbury Park show for summer 2022 appeared first on NME.

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December 10, 2021

Stereophonics, Declan McKenna, Self Esteem and more for Victorious Festival 2022

James, The Wombats and Sugababes are also on the bill The post Stereophonics, Declan McKenna, Self Esteem and more for Victorious Festival 2022 appeared first on NME.

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November 29, 2021

Stereophonics, The Streets and Supergrass to headline Kendal Calling 2022

Declan McKenna, Pale Waves, Sports Team and more are also on board for the July festival The post Stereophonics, The Streets and Supergrass to headline Kendal Calling 2022 appeared first on NME.

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November 22, 2021

Declan McKenna announces details of huge Royal Albert Hall show in London

He'll "be joined by a bunch of friends" for the bank holiday gig next year The post Declan McKenna announces details of huge Royal Albert Hall show in London appeared first on NME.

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November 15, 2021

Declan McKenna announces ‘Live At Brixton Academy’ film

The movie will premiere this Thursday The post Declan McKenna announces ‘Live At Brixton Academy’ film appeared first on NME.

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September 30, 2021

Declan McKenna announces rescheduled UK tour dates for 2022

"So excited to finish this tour off properly, thanks for your patience" The post Declan McKenna announces rescheduled UK tour dates for 2022 appeared first on NME.

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September 14, 2021

Declan McKenna postpones second consecutive Manchester show

"The past two days have been heartbreaking" The post Declan McKenna postpones second consecutive Manchester show appeared first on NME.

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August 29, 2021

Declan McKenna gets second dose of coronavirus vaccine at Leeds Festival

The 'Zeros' singer "seized the opportunity" to get jabbed straight after coming off stage The post Declan McKenna gets second dose of coronavirus vaccine at Leeds Festival appeared first on NME.

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August 28, 2021

Watch Sam Fender join Declan McKenna for performance of ‘Brazil’ at Leeds Festival

It comes after the pair teased plans to collaborate on new music The post Watch Sam Fender join Declan McKenna for performance of ‘Brazil’ at Leeds Festival appeared first on NME.

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April 26, 2021

Watch Declan McKenna perform ‘British Bombs’ outside Parliament for ‘Climate Live’ event

"Why wait to act on this?" The post Watch Declan McKenna perform ‘British Bombs’ outside Parliament for ‘Climate Live’ event appeared first on NME.

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April 23, 2021

Declan McKenna to play livestream show for Climate Live this weekend

The singer will perform from a secret location tomorrow night (April 24) The post Declan McKenna to play livestream show for Climate Live this weekend appeared first on NME.

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February 27, 2021

Check out Declan McKenna’s rescheduled 2021 UK tour dates

The singer will tour second album 'Zeros' later this year The post Check out Declan McKenna’s rescheduled 2021 UK tour dates appeared first on NME | Music, Film, TV, Gaming & Pop Culture News.

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January 27, 2021

Watch Declan McKenna perform ‘Rapture’ live for Vevo

The track was remixed by Georgia earlier this month The post Watch Declan McKenna perform ‘Rapture’ live for Vevo appeared first on NME | Music, Film, TV, Gaming & Pop Culture News.

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January 16, 2021

Declan McKenna shares synth-pop remix of ‘Rapture’ by Georgia

Hit the dancefloor with Declan... The post Declan McKenna shares synth-pop remix of ‘Rapture’ by Georgia appeared first on NME | Music, Film, TV, Gaming & Pop Culture News.

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January 14, 2021

Declan McKenna postpones upcoming UK and European tour dates

"I am determined to make sure they go ahead in the (not too distant) future" The post Declan McKenna postpones upcoming UK and European tour dates appeared first on NME | Music, Film, TV, Gaming & Pop Culture News.

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December 21, 2020

Watch Declan McKenna’s special ‘ZEROS’ London live show

The livestream gig took place back in September to welcome in the musician's second album The post Watch Declan McKenna’s special ‘ZEROS’ London live show appeared first on NME | Music, Film, TV, Gaming & Pop Culture News.

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Discs

My House

July 9, 2021

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Rapture (Georgia Remix)

January 15, 2021

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Zeros

September 4, 2020

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Zeros (Stripped)

August 4, 2020

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The Key to Life on Earth (TSHA Remix)

May 8, 2020

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Beautiful Faces (Skream Remix)

April 10, 2020

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British Bombs

August 19, 2019

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Regurgitated

June 28, 2019

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What Do You Think About the Car?

July 21, 2017

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Humongous

June 9, 2017

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The Kids Don't Wanna Come Home

January 11, 2017

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Isombard (clipping. Float On Remix)

October 7, 2016

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Isombard

September 2, 2016

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Liar

May 20, 2016

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Paracetamol

December 4, 2015

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Brazil

December 4, 2015

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