Declan McKenna Shares Two New Singles Champagne And That's Life
Friday, 25 October 2024
Written by Jon Stickler
Photo: Laura Jennings
Declan McKenna has shared two new songs.
Offering elements of psych-pop, with synths and bright melodies, Champagne and That's Life mark the London singer-songwriter's first new music since the release of his third studio album, 'What Happened To The Beach?', in February.
Both penned and produced by McKenna and Jules Apollinaire, the double a-side also serves as the 25-year-old's first independent release under his own label, Miniature Ponies.
Head below to view the accompanying music video for Champagne, directed by Jake Passmore. McKenna said:
"Champagne and That’s Life have come together in the last few months as the first finished tracks produced with my good friend Jules [Apollinaire]. They are old ideas that started to come to life while I was messing around with them in my new studio, Champagne even has me playing live drums for the first time for a full track.
"The themes of both are quite similar but different in approach, one more grand and over the top, the other more cyclical and cynical. Champagne took me to grander and more expanded ideas, more rooted in theatrics and performance, the lyrics are related to grandeur and what really happens next when someone reaches a benchmark of success.
"That’s Life feels to me like a cycle, the song repeats in a way that reflects the themes. Slowly accepting that each turn life takes can feel cruel."
McKenna is currently touring the US, and supports Sabrina Carpenter on her Short N' Sweet Tour in North America through November. He'll then head to Australia with Two Door Cinema Club in December. In 2025, he'll support Imagine Dragons on their UK and European stadium tour. Tickets are on sale now.
Declan McKenna Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Fri October 25 2024 - CHICAGO Illinois - Riviera Theatre - IL (USA)
Mon October 28 2024 - MINNEAPOLIS Minnesota - First Avenue (USA)
Tue October 29 2024 - MADISON Wisconsin - Sylvee - WI (USA)
Wed November 20 2024 - POMONA California - Fox Theatre - Pomona (USA)
Wed December 04 2024 - NORTHBRIDGE Ice Cream Factory
Fri December 06 2024 - SYDNEY Sydney Opera House
Sun December 08 2024 - MELBOURNE Margaret Court Arena
Tue December 10 2024 - WOLLONGONG University Of Wollongong
Thu December 12 2024 - BIRTINYA Station
Fri December 13 2024 - BRISBANE Riverstage
Sat December 14 2024 - CALLAGHAN Bar On The Hill
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