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The artist’s latest album is the most innovative and buoyant so far, having the feel of something like a new era

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 features 12 tracks, all of which feel bright, odd and dreamlike. McKenna independently released his debut song “Brazil” when he was just 16 years old. The song gained...

With his third album, Declan McKenna shatters expectations of what many were expecting based on his previous discography.

English singer-songwriter Declan McKenna released his third studio album, “What Happened to the Beach?,” on Friday.  Bursting onto the scene after clinching victory in the Glastonbury Festival’s Emerging Talent Competition in 2015, McKenna made waves with his debut single “Brazil.” Released in December of the same year, “Brazil” is a poignant protest song criticizing FIFA...

Unlike Declan McKenna’s first album, which highlighted world and personal problems, “What Happened to the Beach?” brings a new era of happiness to the alternative world in the third album from the British alt-pop star.

With newfound musical confidence, What Happened to the Beach? explores new realms that McKenna’s past discography did not scour, revealing to listeners that many dimensions of his artistry have yet

The indie star sheds his reputation for weighty lyrics and lets loose on a psychedelic new album.

The search for buried treasure is over – Declan McKenna’s latest record is worth its weight in gold. Alleviating an almost four-year drought since the release of his last LP, the English indie-rock musician’s third studio album “What Happened to the Beach?” crashed ashore Friday with a near-perfect splash.

The English singer-songwriter’s third album explores a new sound, the pressures of young success and the ebbs and flows of creativity.

Wonderful eclecticism from alternative maestro. 8/10