Declan McKenna – Bethlehem

17-year old Declan McKenna released his third single “Bethlehem” the other day. Following widely successful singles “Brazil” and “Paracetamol,” “Bethlehem” is described as “the musical social conscious of generation z” by i-D.

The track details religion and how it is used as the justification for the acts of hate and war. Though backed with some serious meaning, the track is wrapped in colorful guitar hooks.

McKenna spent some time promoting “Brazil” in the US and is due to perform on Conan later this month.

If you’re in the UK, be sure to catch Declan McKenna at any of the following dates:

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27^th May – The Underground, Plymouth
28^th May – Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Exeter
1^st June – Courtyard Theatre, London
10^th June – The Empire, Coventry
11^th June – West End Centre, Aldershot
12^th June – Field Day, London
17^th July – Latitude Festival, Southwold
22^nd June – The Boileroom, Guildford
23^rd June – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
23^rd July – Deer Shed Festival, Thirsk
28^th July – Kendal Calling, Hackthorpe
29^th July – Standon Calling, Hertfordshire