Declan McKenna reveals why David Bowie is such an essential artist | X-Perts | Radio X

Declan McKenna is one of the UK's most exciting songwriters, penning tracks like Beautiful Faces, Brazil, and British Bombs. We asked him to share with us why David Bowie's music, lyrics, and fashion are such a big influence. What are David Bowie's best tracks? What are the best David Bowie style moments? What the best David Bowie live performance? Declan gets into it all.
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[@sophiewildig9856]

No one rocks the painted nail, glitter eye look like Declan does. You do you xo

[@thenotoriusg]

No wonder hes such a top artist he has such heavy inspiration from Bowie, I adore Bowies music, really great to see his influence in Declans music

[@megzwrld]

When u first started listening to Declan i knew i heard a Bowie influence in there

[@seranda4711]

He would have loved you too dec :')

[@skyebradley1538]

he's just such a legend

[@I_love_Pinkpanthress]

It's the glitter in his eyes for me :') I love you Declan 💕

[@ohno2163]

5:50 you're doing amazing sweetie

[@bellacoleman989]

i love his human way too much

[@joebrown2275]

I love Declan so much

[@spencerwelchii573]

Hunky Dory is my fav db LP.

[@AthenaIsabella]

Melancholy bop is why I loveeeee why do you feel so down!

[@Lou-xn2oo]

In love with this man ❤️❤️❤️

[@Bonnieallinwhite]

Declan being a Capricorn and loving Bowie who also was a Capricorn is such a mood

[@SiobhanLemaire]

Bonnieallinwhite 😊

[@hadiaalkhafaji2025]

Capricorns are the best sign coming from someone who is not a Capricorn

[@jessica5497]

Really? Im a capricorn and love both lol

[@karleeolson717]

real life proof that capricorns are the coolest

[@turmalina389]

Vato, de escucharlo hablar ya me enamoré

[@jkirtleyheacting]

Wonderful x

[@minorcek]

I really enjoyed that cover of Valentines day! I just listened to it the other day

[@jaz8463]

🥺🥺

[@evasimorangkir]

#1 bowie nerd