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Review: Declan McKenna’s ‘What Happened to the Beach?’ is a wonderfully weird exploration of music

Singer-songwriter Declan McKenna transitions from indie-pop to a more psychedelic sound with the release of his new album, “What Happened to the Beach?”
Skylar Boilard, Contributing Writer February 22, 2024

English singer-songwriter Declan McKenna released his third studio album “What Happened to the Beach?” on Feb. 9, marking the artist’s first album in four years. The record...

"Zeros" is Declan McKenna's second studio album. Burst with youthfulness, the release grounds itself in stellar guitar solos accompanied by reflections on depression and growing up. (Staff Illustration by Chelsea Li)

‘Zeros’ Soars from Optimism to Bitter Observation

Declan McKenna’s second album bursts with youthfulness and grounds itself in stellar guitar solos accompanied by reflections on depression and growing up.
Izzy Salas, Staff Writer September 10, 2020

Both bubbly and gritty, Declan McKenna’s new album “Zeros” is thoughtful, self-aware and a total jam. While his first album was catchy, sweet and rooted in the growing pains...

The arts desk is back with some recommendations of singles you may have missed this week. (Staff Illustration by Charlie Dodge)

Weekly Radio Roundup: April 10 – April 16

The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.

In the immortal words of ESG: “Dance!” With social distancing measures being extended throughout the world, the need for levity is imperative. As hysteria by way of isolation...

Kids These Days: A Chat with Declan McKenna

Hannah Shulman, Multimedia Editor March 24, 2016
Check out our interview with Declan McKenna at South by Southwest.
Artists at this year’s South by Southwest wear many different styles of clothes.

SXSW: Best and Worst On-Stage Fashion of the Week

Gabriella Bower, Beauty and Style Editor March 21, 2016
Roundup of the best and worst band style from the performers at South by Southwest.
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5 Artists From SXSW Who Are About to Blow Up

Zach Martin, Arts Editor March 21, 2016
Here are the five up-and-coming acts we saw at SXSW that you should keep an eye on.
Get Inuit

SXSW Day 3 Recap: Get Inuit and Get Some Rest

Zach Martin, Arts Editor March 18, 2016

Tuesday was a rest day for the group, recovery from Monday and in anticipation of the insane number of shows on Wednesday. However, we did have time to sit down for a chat...

Raekwon and Ghostface Killah

SXSW Day 1 Recap: Ghostface Killah + Raekwon, Oberhofer and Declan McKenna

Zach Martin, Arts Editor March 14, 2016
Day one of South by Southwest featured artists from all over the map — including one hailing from NYU a few years back.