What Happened to the Beach?
McKenna in a yellow coat standing in a green paddock holding a metal detector to the ground, with two cows in the background.
Studio album by
Declan McKenna
Released9 February 2024 (2024-02-09)
GenrePop rock
Length39:35
LabelTomplicated
ProducerGianluca Buccellati
Declan McKenna chronology
Zeros
(2020)		 What Happened to the Beach?
(2024)
Singles from What Happened to the Beach?
  1. "Sympathy"
    Released: 6 July 2023
  2. "Nothing Works"
    Released: 13 September 2023
  3. "Elevator Hum"
    Released: 1 December 2023[1]

What Happened to the Beach? is the upcoming third studio album by English singer-songwriter Declan McKenna. It is set to be released on 9 February 2024 via his own label, Tomplicated. The album is currently preceded by three singles – "Sympathy", "Nothing Works" and "Elevator Hum".

Background and release

Declan McKenna released his second studio album, Zeros, in September 2020.[2] He embarked on a North American tour in May 2023.[3] The lead single to his then-untitled third record, "Sympathy", was issued on 6 July 2023 alongside a music video.[4] It marks a stylistic departure from his previous music, with McKenna saying to NME: "It’s a bit of a stark introduction to the new world I’ve created; I’ve made a new record that is as probably as different as it could be from my previous albums."[4] The second single, "Nothing Works", was released on 13 September 2023.[5] The same day, What Happened to the Beach? and its release date of 9 February 2024 was officially shared.[6]

On 10 January 2024, McKenna announced via social media that several album launch concerts would be held in more intimate venues across the UK and Ireland in the immediate aftermath of the album’s release. Venues include Trowbridge’s Civic, the Welly Club in Hull, and legendary Dundee venue Fat Sam’s.

Composition

Produced by Gianluca Beccellati, What Happened to the Beach? is described as a "guitar-pop heavy record", and will mark a stylistic departure from his previous album, Zeros.[7] In a press release, McKenna cited Unknown Mortal Orchestra and St. Vincent as his biggest inspirations going into recording. Reflecting on Zeros, the singer said he wanted to distance himself from its soapboxing in the new album: "I was putting a lot of pressure on myself in the past when I just needed to drop the intensity a bit and have some fun," he said.[7]

Track listing

This track listing is for physical editions of the album. Tracks 1, 8, 10, and 16 are not included on digital editions. Credits taken from Apple Music and track lengths taken from Qobuz.

What Happened to the Beach? track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Mystery Planet Pt. 1"   
2."Wobble"
 2:43
3."Elevator Hum"
 3:55
4."I Write the News"
  • McKenna
  • William John Titus Bishop
 2:45
5."Sympathy"
  • McKenna
  • Buccellati
Buccellati3:05
6."Mulholland's Dinner and Wine"
  • McKenna
  • Buccellati
 3:21
7."Breath of Light"
  • McKenna
  • Jake Passmore
 3:40
8."Mystery Planet Pt. 2"   
9."Nothing Works"
  • McKenna
  • Buccellati
  • McKenna
  • Buccellati
4:12
10."It Takes 4"   
11."The Phantom Buzz (Kick In)"McKenna 2:35
12."Honest Test"McKenna 3:12
13."Mezzanine"
 4:19
14."It's an Act"McKenna 5:00
15."4 More Years"McKenna 0:48
16."Mystery Planet Pt. 3"   

References

  1. ↑ "Declan Mckenna Shares New Track 'Elevator Hum'". Broadway World. 1 December 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  2. ↑ Jones, Damian (5 August 2020). "Declan McKenna shares new track 'Be An Astronaut' and delays forthcoming album". NME. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
  3. ↑ Ciarlo, Concetta (24 May 2023). "Declan McKenna on His Big Return and Starman-Inspired Wardrobe". Vogue. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  4. 1 2 Williams, Sophie (6 July 2023). "Declan McKenna returns with 'Sympathy' and tells us about "hella weird" third album". NME. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  5. ↑ Duran, Anagricel (13 September 2023). "Declan McKenna announces new LP 'What Happened To The Beach?' and shares single 'Nothing Works'". NME. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  6. ↑ Murray, Robin; Murray (13 September 2023). "Declan McKenna Announces New Album 'What Happened To The Beach?'". Clash. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  7. 1 2 Golsen, Tyler (13 September 2023). "Declan McKenna announces LP 'What Happened To The Beach?'". Far Out. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
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