Artist Declan McKenna

Features & Interviews

Declan McKenna is back and he’s got something important to say

Releasing his first new music since 2017, Declan is making a statement.

19th August 2019

Declan McKenna talks 2018 festivals and…uh, door hinges

Ahead of his Coachella sets this month, everyone’s favourite dungaree-prince tells us all about his favourite festival accessories.

12th April 2018

The kids aren’t alright: Declan McKenna

As he readies his socially-conscious, bold pop debut ‘What Do You Think About The Car?’, there’s just no stopping Deccers.

20th July 2017

Diving in: Declan McKenna

Fearless with putting his politics forward and a sucker for crowdsurfing, calling 17 year old Declan McKenna “gutsy” would be a massive understatement.

12th December 2016

The astounding early days of Declan McKenna

A politics pundit of the future or a breakout star? Either way, this teenager’s had the year of his life.

29th October 2015

Album Reviews

4 Stars

Declan McKenna - What Do You Think About the Car?

A floppy-haired teen singer-songwriter Declan may be - Jake Bugg he’s definitely not.

Declan McKenna, Islington Assembly Hall, London

Reviews / Live

Declan McKenna brings a headrush of politics and glitter to Islington Assembly Hall in aid of War Child

Everything, for Declan McKenna - even the darkest moments - is a celebration.

February 14, 2020 4:15pm

News

Declan McKenna announces new album ‘Zeros’

He’s also sharing his brand new bop ‘Beautiful Faces’.

January 30, 2020 10:24am

News

Bombay Bicycle Club, Bastille and more to perform at BRITs Week Together With O2 for War Child

Loads of exclusive shows will take place in London this February.

January 14, 2020 12:15pm

Features / Tracks

Tracks: The 1975, Declan McKenna and more

The biggest and best tracks of the week, rounded up and reviewed.

August 23, 2019 5:00pm

Reviews / Live

Arctic Monkeys, The Killers and Chvrches bring the hits to TRNSMT 2018

Liam Gallagher, Pale Waves and The Xcerts also shine over two sunny weekends in Glasgow.

July 10, 2018 2:30pm

Reviews / Live

Declan McKenna is greeted like a superstar at The Forum

Superfood and Whenyoung are also on board for a glorious night of indie-pop in the capital.

April 6, 2018 4:00pm

News

Declan McKenna, Rae Morris and more for Neverworld

It’s the new event from the team behind LeeFest.

January 31, 2018 2:43pm

News

Declan McKenna shares video for ‘Listen To Your Friends’

The new clip comes ahead of his mammoth US tour.

January 17, 2018 3:22pm

News

Declan McKenna announces new headline dates

He’s playing London and Manchester next April.

November 3, 2017 10:32am

News

Declan McKenna announces new UK tour dates

He’ll be playing a few shows in December.

October 24, 2017 11:09am

News

Declan McKenna gets a workout in his ‘Why Do You Feel So Down?’ video

He’s also off on a UK tour a bit later this month!

October 12, 2017 8:11am

Reviews / Live

Peace, Idles, INHEAVEN and more shine at Manchester’s Neighbourhood Festival

A blitz of brash energy.

October 9, 2017 12:00pm

News

Declan McKenna announces a new UK tour

The biggest dates of the youngster’s career come on the back of ‘What Do You Think About The Car?’

August 29, 2017 4:30pm

News

Haim: DIY’s July 2017 cover stars revealed!

DIY’s new issue - free from our beloved stockists - is out this Friday (7th July), also featuring Waxahatchee, Declan McKenna, Grizzly Bear and Milk Teeth.

July 4, 2017 2:58pm