The United Kingdom never fails to amaze us when it comes to fresh young talent and DECLAN McKENNA is no exception to the rule. Only 17 years old but, man, what a voice and talent to write well-crafted leftfield pop singles. Following the previously released tracks Brazil and Paracetamol, the powerful Bethlehem is his third full-length release and aside from being a catchy tune it’s also an epic story of hate and violence, with religion being used as its justification.
You can’t appreciate the fact high enough that DECLAN McKENNA wrote a proper pop song dealing the issue of religion being abused for those things so NOTHING BUT HOPE AND PASSION is extremely delighted to bring you the exclusive premiere of Bethlehem today. The young fella is also playing The Great Escape these days and will also be at Conan’s Late Night Show next month. All dates below the new song, so please go and spread the message.
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