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Reading & Leeds have added 60+ new names including Declan McKenna, James Marriott, Holly Humberstone and more

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Reading & Leeds have added 60+ new names including Declan McKenna, James Marriott, Holly Humberstone and more

Brand-new purpose-built dance stage The Warehouse is also confirmed for the festival.

27 Mar 2026 • 12:17 pm

Master Peace has teamed up with Declan McKenna for his new single 'Fuck It Up'

Master Peace has teamed up with Declan McKenna for his new single 'Fuck It Up'

The EP 'Stupid Kids' is slated for release in February 2026.

16 Jan 2026 • 12:54 pm

Declan McKenna has released his cover of ABBA's 'Slipping Through My Fingers'

Declan McKenna has released his cover of ABBA's 'Slipping Through My Fingers'

Declan's new full-length is set to arrive on 9th February 2024.

15 Dec 2023 • 9:40 am

Declan McKenna: Beach boy

Declan McKenna: Beach boy

Declan McKenna is undoubtedly Dork’s prince of indie. Now he’s back, with a new album on the way, and a brand new vibe.

3 Dec 2023 • 7:31 pm

Declan McKenna has shared a new single, and the tracklisting for 'What Happened To The Beach'

Declan McKenna has shared a new single, and the tracklisting for 'What Happened To The Beach'

Declan's new full-length is set to arrive on 9th February 2024.

30 Nov 2023 • 1:02 pm

The new issue of Dork, featuring Declan McKenna, CMAT, Poppy and more, is out now

The new issue of Dork, featuring Declan McKenna, CMAT, Poppy and more, is out now

There's also Bombay Bicycle Club Priya Ragu, The Vaccines, Wargasm, Sundara Karma, Creeper, Girl In Red and loads (LOADS!) more.

13 Oct 2023 • 10:00 am

The new issue of Dork, featuring Declan McKenna, is coming soon – pre-order

The new issue of Dork, featuring Declan McKenna, is coming soon – pre-order

It's the first of three covers for our new edition.

12 Oct 2023 • 1:00 pm

Declan McKenna puts on his dancing shoes for his new 'Nothing Works' video

Declan McKenna puts on his dancing shoes for his new 'Nothing Works' video

Declan's new full-length is set to arrive on 9th February 2024.

6 Oct 2023 • 9:56 am

Declan McKenna has confirmed a new headline tour, including a night at Ally Pally

Declan McKenna has confirmed a new headline tour, including a night at Ally Pally

Declan's new full-length is set to arrive on 9th February 2024.

3 Oct 2023 • 2:47 pm

Declan McKenna has announced his new album, 'What Happened To The Beach'

Declan McKenna has announced his new album, 'What Happened To The Beach'

The full-length is set to arrive on 9th February 2024, and is previewed by a new single, 'Nothing Works'.

13 Sept 2023 • 6:17 pm

Declan McKenna's big return gets even bigger at Reading 2023

Declan McKenna's big return gets even bigger at Reading 2023

A huge main stage showing at Reading reminds us of the true scope of his work and fanbase.

27 Aug 2023 • 8:33 pm

It's sun, sea and seagulls for Declan McKenna with his bold new bop, 'Sympathy'

It's sun, sea and seagulls for Declan McKenna with his bold new bop, 'Sympathy'

The track is our first taster of the follow-up to 2020's second album 'Zeroes'.

6 Jul 2023 • 4:47 pm

Declan McKenna is wishing us all a 'Wombling Merry Christmas' with his festive cover - watch

Declan McKenna is wishing us all a 'Wombling Merry Christmas' with his festive cover - watch

After promising he'd drop a seasonal cover yesterday (22nd December), our Dec has delivered.

23 Dec 2022 • 9:12 pm

Declan McKenna announces the friends who will be helping out at his upcoming show at London's Royal Albert Hall

Declan McKenna announces the friends who will be helping out at his upcoming show at London's Royal Albert Hall

He will be joined by CMAT, Will Joseph Cook and Alfie Templeman to name but a few

21 Apr 2022 • 5:58 pm

Declan McKenna, The Mysterines, Lime Garden and more have joined the line-up for Standon Calling

Declan McKenna, The Mysterines, Lime Garden and more have joined the line-up for Standon Calling

The news follows on from the reveal earlier this week of the line-up for The Dive Bar, in association with Dork, focused on the best emerging artists.

24 Mar 2022 • 6:29 pm

Declan McKenna has revealed the supports for his forthcoming UK tour

Declan McKenna has revealed the supports for his forthcoming UK tour

Hell hit the road with Will Joseph Cook and CMAT this May.

17 Mar 2022 • 9:20 pm

Declan McKenna: “Be more curious, stop worrying about what people think”

Declan McKenna: “Be more curious, stop worrying about what people think”

With new material and loads of upcoming shows, Declan McKenna is back in business.

8 Sept 2021 • 7:23 am

Declan McKenna: "Toast has been a big thing for me this year"

Declan McKenna: "Toast has been a big thing for me this year"

2017 wouldn't have been 2017 without good old Deccers.

10 Dec 2017 • 11:35 am

Declan McKenna: "First Latitude, then the world."

Declan McKenna: "First Latitude, then the world."

"The story of Declan McKenna. That can be your tagline."

15 Jul 2017 • 11:31 am

Hey there, 2017. Declan McKenna is about to answer your call

Hey there, 2017. Declan McKenna is about to answer your call

Part of the New Wave of 2017, this year Declan McKenna is going to reign supreme. Once he's finished his cuppa, anyway.

2 Jan 2017 • 9:14 am

Declan McKenna – Stains | Album profile | Dork

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Producer: Declan McKenna