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About Declan McKenna

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 2015. 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. He released his third album, What Happened to the Beach?, in February 2024.

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Releases

Albums

What Happened to the Beach?

What Happened to the Beach?

9th February 2024

Zeros

Zeros

4th September 2020

What Do You Think About the Car?

What Do You Think About the Car?

17th May 2017

I’ve made it further than you (no, not you)

I’ve made it further than you (no, not you)

Stains

Stains

Champagne / That’s Life

Champagne / That’s Life

Brazil (Original Version)

Brazil (Original Version)

What Happened to the Beach? (Physical Version)

What Happened to the Beach? (Physical Version)

TRIBES

TRIBES

Deezer Sessions

Deezer Sessions

A Christmas Crisis (for Crisis at Christmas)

A Christmas Crisis (for Crisis at Christmas)

Regurgitated

Regurgitated

Liar

Liar

My House

My House

The Key To Life On Earth / Beautiful Faces

The Key To Life On Earth / Beautiful Faces

Other Editions

Elephant [Demo]

Elephant [Demo]

What Happened to the Beach? (Japan Version)

What Happened to the Beach? (Japan Version)

Zeros (Japan Version)

Zeros (Japan Version)

What Do You Think About the Car? (Japan Version)

What Do You Think About the Car? (Japan Version)

EPs

Zeros (Stripped) - EP

Zeros (Stripped) - EP

22nd May 2020

Singles

It might never end (feat. Declan McKenna)

It might never end (feat. Declan McKenna)

27th February 2025

Champagne / That's Life

Champagne / That's Life

25th October 2024

Mulholland's Dinner and Wine

Mulholland's Dinner and Wine

18th January 2024

Slipping Through My Fingers

Slipping Through My Fingers

15th December 2023

Elevator Hum

Elevator Hum

30th November 2023

Nothing Works

Nothing Works

13th September 2023

Sympathy - Single

Sympathy - Single

8th July 2023

Rapture (Georgia Remix)

Rapture (Georgia Remix)

15th January 2021

The Key to Life on Earth (TSHA Remix)

The Key to Life on Earth (TSHA Remix)

8th May 2020

Beautiful Faces (Skream Remix)

Beautiful Faces (Skream Remix)

10th April 2020

British Bombs

British Bombs

19th August 2019

Humongous

Humongous

9th June 2017

The Kids Don't Wanna Come Home

The Kids Don't Wanna Come Home

11th January 2017

Isombard (clipping. Float On Remix)

Isombard (clipping. Float On Remix)

7th October 2016

Isombard

Isombard

2nd September 2016

Bethlehem

Bethlehem

20th May 2016

Paracetamol

Paracetamol

4th December 2015

Bethlehem - Single

Bethlehem - Single

Brazil - Single

Brazil - Single

The Kids Don’t Wanna Come Home - Single

The Kids Don’t Wanna Come Home - Single

Upcoming Festival Appearances

Reading Festival 2026

Aug 28 - Aug 30

Leeds Festival 2026

Aug 27 - Aug 30

Tracks by Declan McKenna

50+ tracks in our catalogue

4 More YearsWhat Happened to the Beach?

Archie, Marry Me

Basic (Live at The Garage)What Do You Think About the Car? (Japan Version)

Basic (Regurgitated)Regurgitated

1 Night
4 More YearsWhat Happened to the Beach?
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All That I
Archie, Marry Me
BasicStains
Basic (Live at The Garage)What Do You Think About the Car? (Japan Version)
Basic (Regurgitated)Regurgitated
Be An AstronautZeros
4:36
Beautiful FacesZeros
3:17
Beautiful Faces (Acoustic)Zeros (Stripped) - EP
3:06

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Brazil

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Paracetamol

Paracetamol

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British Bombs

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Be An AstronautZeros

Beautiful FacesZeros

Beautiful Faces (Acoustic)Zeros (Stripped) - EP

Beautiful Faces (Recorded at The Foundry Studios, London)Deezer Sessions

Beautiful Faces (Skream Remix)

BethlehemWhat Do You Think About the Car?

Bethlehem (Original Version)I’ve made it further than you (no, not you)

BrazilWhat Do You Think About the Car?

Breath Of LightWhat Happened to the Beach?

Brew (Live at The Garage)What Do You Think About the Car? (Japan Version)

Brew (Regurgitated)Regurgitated

ChampagneChampagne / That’s Life

Champagne / That’s Life

Colour Collider (Demo)Zeros (Japan Version)

Crimson part 2I’ve made it further than you (no, not you)

Daniel, You're Still A ChildZeros

Daniel, You’re Still a Child

Daniel, You're Still a Child (Acoustic)Zeros (Stripped) - EP

Daniel, You’re Still a Child (Acoustic)Zeros (Stripped)

Do You Want To Know A Secret (cover)

Don't Change (for the better)TRIBES

Don't Make a Fool of Yourself

Don't You Fuck With Me David

Don't you wannaI’ve made it further than you (no, not you)

Elephant (demo)

Elevator HumWhat Happened to the Beach?

Eventually, DarlingZeros

Excitement (Demo)What Do You Think About the Car? (Japan Version)

Fear for some and what they become.TRIBES

God, America, I

Hallucinate (BBC Live Version)Zeros (Stripped) - EP

heart of the country (cover)

Honest TestWhat Happened to the Beach?

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Why Do You Feel So Down

Why Do You Feel So Down

Lyrics

The Kids Don't Wanna Come Home

The Kids Don't Wanna Come Home

Lyrics

Make Me Your Queen

Make Me Your Queen

Lyrics

Listen to Your Friends

Listen to Your Friends

Lyrics

Humongous

Humongous

Lyrics

The Key to Life on Earth

The Key to Life on Earth

Lyrics

Isombard

Isombard

Lyrics

Bethlehem

Bethlehem

Lyrics

Be An Astronaut

Be An Astronaut

Lyrics

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

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 shared new singles 'Champagne' and 'That's Life' ahead of his tour with Sabrina Carpenter

Declan McKenna has shared new singles 'Champagne' and 'That's Life' ahead of his tour with Sabrina Carpenter

The pair of new tracks were recorded in Wales and mark his first releases on Miniature Ponies.

25 Oct 2024 • 2:55 pm

Orla Gartland has teamed up with Declan McKenna for her "big old bratty song", 'Late to the Party'

Orla Gartland has teamed up with Declan McKenna for her "big old bratty song", 'Late to the Party'

The Dublin-born, London-based singer-songwriter's new record explores what it means to be a hero.

28 Aug 2024 • 8:41 am

Former Dork cover star Declan McKenna is going on tour with former Dork cover star Sabrina Carpenter later this year

Former Dork cover star Declan McKenna is going on tour with former Dork cover star Sabrina Carpenter later this year

Declan also has a run of UK headline dates through July and August.

20 Jun 2024 • 2:54 pm

Declan McKenna has announced some new headline shows for summer

Declan McKenna has announced some new headline shows for summer

Declan's new full-length is out now.

20 May 2024 • 3:20 pm

Declan McKenna is going to be getting crafty on Blue Peter

Declan McKenna is going to be getting crafty on Blue Peter

Declan's new full-length is out now.

23 Feb 2024 • 3:09 pm

Declan McKenna's new single 'Mulholland’s Dinner And Wine' is a "weird, warped story about a cartoon-y criminal duo"

Declan McKenna's new single 'Mulholland’s Dinner And Wine' is a "weird, warped story about a cartoon-y criminal duo"

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

19 Jan 2024 • 11:47 am

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

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Declan McKenna Tour Dates

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Richfield Avenue

Reading

AUG

29

Sat

Bramham Park

Leeds