Declan McKenna has spoken about the pressures of social media as an artist, describing it as “causing an epidemic of anxiety” for everyone.The star released his second album ‘Zeros’ today (August 21), but said the response from fans to his social media posts between the record and his 2017 debut ‘What Do You Think About The Car?’ had an impact on him.Speaking to NME for this week’s Big Read cover story, McKenna recalled posting one photo of himself on holiday last year and receiving comments saying: “So this is what you are doing instead of releasing the album!”“I’ve been very fortunate to have my music spread widely via the internet,” the musician explained. “I wouldn’t be in the position I am now without social media.
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