"Be an Astronaut" is a song by English singer, songwriter, and musician Declan McKenna. It was released on 5 August 2020 as the fourth single from his second studio album, Zeros.[1][2] The song was written by Declan McKenna and produced by Jay Joyce.
| "Be an Astronaut" | ||||
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| Single by Declan McKenna | ||||
| from the album Zeros | ||||
| Released | 5 August 2020 | |||
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| Length | 4:35 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Declan McKenna | |||
| Producer(s) | Jay Joyce | |||
| Declan McKenna singles chronology | ||||
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Background
editMcKenna announced the release of the new single on his social media on 4 August 2020. The song was released on 5 August 2020, and the song premiered on Beats 1 with Zane Lowe on the same day.[3]
Critical reception
editRobin Murray from Clash said, "There's a hint of Bowie here, with Declan pushing his art in a different direction. A lush return from the boy wonder, 'Be An Astronaut' is the sound of this 21 year old setting his sights on the stars."[4]
Music video
editA music video to accompany the release of "Be an Astronaut" was first released onto YouTube on 7 August 2020. The video was directed by Huse Monfaradi.[5]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Be an Astronaut" | 4:35 |
| 2. | "Daniel, You're Still a Child" | 3:58 |
| 3. | "The Key to Life on Earth" | 4:06 |
| 4. | "Beautiful Faces" | 3:16 |
Personnel
editCredits adapted from Tidal.[6]
- Jay Joyce – producer
- Declan McKenna – composer, lyricist, associated performer, guitar, piano, synthesizer, vocal
- Court Blankenship – assistant engineer
- Jimmy Mansfield – assistant engineer
- Nathan Cox – bass
- Soren Bryce – cello, violin
- Gabrielle King – drums
- Jason Hall – engineer
- Matt Wolach – engineer
- Michael Freeman – engineer
- Isabel Torres – guitar
- Matt Colton – mastering engineer
- Mark 'Spike' Stent – mixing engineer
Charts
edit| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[7] | 24 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 5 August 2020[1] | Columbia Records |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Be an Astronaut". Spotify. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ "Declan McKenna shares new track 'Be An Astronaut' and delays forthcoming album". NME. 5 August 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ "Declan McKenna teases new track 'Be An Astronaut'". NME. 5 August 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ "Declan McKenna Shares 'Be An Astronaut'". Clash. 6 August 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ "Declan McKenna - Be an Astronaut (Official Live Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ "Credits / Be an Astronaut / Declan McKenna – TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ "Declan McKenna Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 6 May 2022.