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Be an Astronaut
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Wikipedia article
"'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 upcoming second studio album, 'Zeros'. The song was written by Declan McKenna and produced by Jay Joyce.
Background
McKenna 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.
Critical reception
Robin 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."
Music video
A 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.
Track listing
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.
* 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
Release history
References
Category:2020 songs
Category:2020 singles
Category:Declan McKenna songs
Category:Song recordings produced by Jay Joyce
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