| "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 | Declan McKenna | |||
| Producer | Jay Joyce | |||
| Declan McKenna singles chronology | ||||
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"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. The song was written by Declan McKenna and produced by Jay Joyce.
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.
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."
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.
| 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 |
Credits adapted from Tidal.
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| US Adult Alternative Airplay (Billboard) | 24 |
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 5 August 2020 | Columbia Records |