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Who Is Mac DeMarco?
Mac DeMarco is a Canadian musician born in Duncan, British Columbia. Raised in Edmonton, DeMarco moved to Vancouver after graduating high school. He is now based in Montreal. Formerly recording as Makeout Videotape, he has produced three solo albums, Rock and Roll Night Club, 2, and Salad Days. His style has been described as "blue wave", or “slacker rock”. He is a multi-instrumentalist as well as a multimedia artist.
After DeMarco graduated from high school in Edmonton, Alberta in 2008, he moved to Vancouver, BC. Living in the Killarney neighbourhood, he released a self-produced album, Heat Wave, calling himself Makeout Videotape. The album sold out its 500-unit run. DeMarco worked on "psychedelic" video projects during this time. He was joined by Alex Calder and Jen Clement, signed to Unfamiliar Records, and toured with Vancouver band Japandroids in 2009.
In 2011, DeMarco moved to Montreal and began recording as a solo artist. Failing to find work as a musician, he participated in medical experiments for money and worked on a road paving crew. In early 2012, he released an EP titled Rock and Roll Nightclub. The four-track-recorded album features skits and slowed-down vocals. It impressed his new label, Captured Tracks, enough that they agreed to release a full-length album. This release, entitled 2, was received well by critics, garnering a “Best New Music” designation from Pitchfork Media. One of his songs, "Moving Like Mike", was licensed by U.S. retail outlet Target for a commercial. In June 2013, the album was longlisted for the 2013 Polaris Music Prize.
On January 21, 2014, DeMarco announced the release of his upcoming sophomore album, Salad Days, along with debuting the lead single "Passing Out Pieces." The record is scheduled for release on April 1, 2014. On January 31, DeMarco was reported to be recording with Tyler, The Creator. Captured Tracks has announced a subscription series called "The Wonderful World of Mac DeMarco 7" Club Vol. 1". Subscribers will receive two 7" record every six to eight weeks containing various recordings by DeMarco.
DeMarco has mentioned Shuggie Otis, Steely Dan, Weezer, and Jonathan Richman as favourite artists. His guitar-based compositions have moved from glam-inspired works to what reviewers describe as “off-kilter pop”. DeMarco has labelled his style as “jizz jazz.” He uses a guitar he bought for 30 Canadian dollars when he was sixteen years old and effects pedals he believes "no serious musician would ever use".
DeMarco's live shows have been described as "raunchfests", with the musician engaging the audience with off-colour jokes. His shows can involve nudity and lewd acts. Asked why he engages in behaviour onstage that doesn't necessarily relate to his musical style, DeMarco said,"if we're getting all loose and goofy, the crowd usually lightens up and starts having a funkier time."
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Listen To Mac DeMarco : Brother
Who Is Mac DeMarco?
Mac DeMarco is a Canadian musician born in Duncan, British Columbia. Raised in Edmonton, DeMarco moved to Vancouver after graduating high school. He is now based in Montreal. Formerly recording as Makeout Videotape, he has produced three solo albums, Rock and Roll Night Club, 2, and Salad Days. His style has been described as "blue wave", or “slacker rock”. He is a multi-instrumentalist as well as a multimedia artist.
After DeMarco graduated from high school in Edmonton, Alberta in 2008, he moved to Vancouver, BC. Living in the Killarney neighbourhood, he released a self-produced album, Heat Wave, calling himself Makeout Videotape. The album sold out its 500-unit run. DeMarco worked on "psychedelic" video projects during this time. He was joined by Alex Calder and Jen Clement, signed to Unfamiliar Records, and toured with Vancouver band Japandroids in 2009.
In 2011, DeMarco moved to Montreal and began recording as a solo artist. Failing to find work as a musician, he participated in medical experiments for money and worked on a road paving crew. In early 2012, he released an EP titled Rock and Roll Nightclub. The four-track-recorded album features skits and slowed-down vocals. It impressed his new label, Captured Tracks, enough that they agreed to release a full-length album. This release, entitled 2, was received well by critics, garnering a “Best New Music” designation from Pitchfork Media. One of his songs, "Moving Like Mike", was licensed by U.S. retail outlet Target for a commercial. In June 2013, the album was longlisted for the 2013 Polaris Music Prize.
On January 21, 2014, DeMarco announced the release of his upcoming sophomore album, Salad Days, along with debuting the lead single "Passing Out Pieces." The record is scheduled for release on April 1, 2014. On January 31, DeMarco was reported to be recording with Tyler, The Creator. Captured Tracks has announced a subscription series called "The Wonderful World of Mac DeMarco 7" Club Vol. 1". Subscribers will receive two 7" record every six to eight weeks containing various recordings by DeMarco.
DeMarco has mentioned Shuggie Otis, Steely Dan, Weezer, and Jonathan Richman as favourite artists. His guitar-based compositions have moved from glam-inspired works to what reviewers describe as “off-kilter pop”. DeMarco has labelled his style as “jizz jazz.” He uses a guitar he bought for 30 Canadian dollars when he was sixteen years old and effects pedals he believes "no serious musician would ever use".
DeMarco's live shows have been described as "raunchfests", with the musician engaging the audience with off-colour jokes. His shows can involve nudity and lewd acts. Asked why he engages in behaviour onstage that doesn't necessarily relate to his musical style, DeMarco said,"if we're getting all loose and goofy, the crowd usually lightens up and starts having a funkier time."
Contact Mac DeMarco
Website | Facebook | Label Email | US Press | UK Press | DE Press | Legal | NA Booking | EU Booking
Sources : Mac DeMarco Photo | Listen To Brother | Mac DeMarco Biography
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