MacBriare Samuel Lanyon DeMarco (born Vernor Winfield MacBriare Smith IV; April 30, 1990) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. DeMarco has released six full-length studio

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s, his debut ''

Rock and Roll Night Club ''Rock and Roll Night Club'' is Canadian recording artist Mac DeMarco's debut mini-LP. It was recorded in 2012 in DeMarco's Montreal-based studio Jizz Jazz Studios and released through Captured Tracks on March 13, 2012. Composition ''Rock and Rol ...

'' (2012), '' 2'' (2012), ''

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'' (2014), '' Another One'' (2015), ''

This Old Dog ''This Old Dog'' is the third full-length studio album by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mac DeMarco, released on May 5, 2017 through Captured Tracks. Following the release of '' Another One'', DeMarco moved from his isolated Queens ho ...

'' (2017), and ''

Here Comes the Cowboy ''Here Comes the Cowboy'' is the fourth full-length studio album by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mac DeMarco, released on May 10, 2019, through Mac's Record Label. Critical reception ''Here Comes the Cowboy'' received polarized re ...

'' (2019). His style of music has been described as "blue wave" and "slacker rock", or, by DeMarco himself, "jizz jazz".

Life and career

1990–2008: Early life and education

DeMarco was born in

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, and raised in

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. His great-grandfather is

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, Alberta's former Minister of Railways and Telephones, for whom DeMarco was named, and his grandfather (also named Vernor Winfield McBriare Smith) was a judge of the

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. His mother, Agnes DeMarco, later changed his name to McBriare Samuel Lanyon DeMarco, after his father left when Mac was 4 and refused to pay child support. DeMarco is also of

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descent. Mac DeMarco attended McKernan School for

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. Around this time he started playing guitar, with lessons from his grandmother. During high school he was in several bands, including

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band The Meat Cleavers,

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group The Sound of Love and

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band Outdoor Miners (along with current keyboardist, Alec Meen), which was named after Outdoor Miner, a song by English rock band

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. He started smoking cigarettes as a teenager, which has now become a big part of his image. After graduating from Strathcona High School in Edmonton in 2008, DeMarco became a backing musician. After that, he moved to

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2009–2012: Early projects and ''Rock and Roll Night Club''

Living in the

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neighbourhood, he released a self-produced album, ''Heat Wave'', as a part of the

project Makeout Videotape in 2009. 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

band

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in 2009. In 2011, DeMarco moved from Vancouver to

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to begin 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. On January 9, 2012, record label Captured Tracks announced the signing of DeMarco. In early 2012, he released an LP titled ''

''. The four-track-recorded album features

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and slowed-down vocals.

2012–2015: ''2'', ''Salad Days'' and ''Another One''

''Rock and Roll Night Club'' impressed his new label enough that they agreed to release a full-length follow-up album. This release, entitled ''2'', was received well by critics, garnering a "Best New Music" designation from ''Pitchfork''. One of his songs, "Moving Like Mike", was licensed by U.S. retail outlet

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for a commercial. On January 21, 2014, DeMarco announced the release of his upcoming second album, ''

'', along with debuting the lead single "Passing Out Pieces". The record was released on April 1, 2014, and again received the "Best New Music" designation from ''Pitchfork''. It was a shortlisted nominee for the 2014 Polaris Music Prize. DeMarco made his first talk show appearance (and second TV appearance after ''

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'') when he performed the song "Let Her Go" on '' Conan'' on March 30, 2015. On April 22, 2015, DeMarco announced the release of an upcoming album titled '' Another One'', which was released on August 7, 2015, in addition to a video depicting the making of ''Another One''. DeMarco describes the album to be a collection of love songs, "It's just kind of like every angle of how somebody might feel if they're having strange feelings in their chest." On May 11, 2015, Captured Tracks released the first single of ''Another One'', titled "The Way You'd Love Her". ''Another One'' received a generally favourable response from music critics, scoring 75/100 on

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. Still in Rock has ranked this LP as the third best of 2015. On July 8, 2015, DeMarco released a 9-track instrumental album titled ''Some Other Ones'' and called it a "BBQ soundtrack". Later that evening, he hosted a listening party in

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(where DeMarco was based) for fans to hear ''Another One'', where they could get free hot dogs if they donated to a food bank.

2017–2018: ''This Old Dog''

On January 31, 2017, DeMarco announced his third studio album, titled ''

.'' He also released two singles from the album on the same day. ''This Old Dog'' was released on May 5, 2017. On October 10, 2017, DeMarco appeared on Charlie Rose, in which the two discussed the new album, as well as DeMarco's relationship with his father. Acting as bookends to the interview, DeMarco performed acoustic versions of ''This Old Dog'', as well as ''Still Together''. On April 8, 2018, DeMarco appeared on ''

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'' and had an interview with

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. He partnered with the non-profit organization Plus1 for his tours that year, and one dollar for every ticket purchase went to the Girls Rock Camp Alliance to: " mpowergirls, trans and gender-diverse young people through music education and mentorship."

2019–2020: ''Here Comes the Cowboy''

On March 5, 2019, DeMarco announced his fourth studio album, ''

'' and shared the first single off the album, "Nobody". The album was released on May 10, 2019, on Mac's Record Label. A controversy emerged once it was pointed out online that DeMarco's album shared a similar title to the 2018 album ''

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'' by

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and that her album had also included a single called "

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". According to ''Pitchfork,'' DeMarco had "never listened to Mitski's album and learned about her album and song title only after determining his own album title and single". Mitski responded to the controversy on Twitter, stating, "I'm 100% sure mac & I just went fishing in the same part of the collective unconscious!". The album received mixed reviews from critics and audiences upon release. It marked his first top ten appearance in the US ''Billboard'' 200 at number 10. On September 7, 2020, DeMarco was featured on a collaboration with English artist Yellow Days, entitled "The Curse". On October 28, 2020, DeMarco was again featured on French musician Myd's single "Moving Men". An animated version of DeMarco also appeared in the music video for the single. Released October 28, 2020, DeMarco also appeared in the music video for the song "Whatever You Want" by

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. DeMarco contributed a cover of the

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song "

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" to the charity tribute album ''

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'', released in September 2021.

2021–present: Line-up changes and future

In October 2021, DeMarco returned to live performances following a hiatus due to the

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. His return to the stage was marked by changes to his live band, with the departure of longtime members Joe McMurray, Andrew White and Jon Lent, and the addition of Darryl Johns (bass) and JD Beck (drums). Andy White confirmed his departure shortly afterwards stating: "Mac’s an old friend, life is long, and no one knows the future. I'm incredibly stoked to see his new line-up soon as I can. I loved his band before I was in it. I loved playing in it, and I will always look forward to what our bud is putting together in the future."

Artistry

DeMarco's style employs the use of flat drums (little or no

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and

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effects on the guitar and a generally lazy atmosphere ''a la''

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records, muted and low frequency bass guitars. He has mentioned

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, Christopher Cross,

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, Sting and

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as favourite artists. He has also cited Japanese musician

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as his favourite artist. DeMarco's music has been generally termed as

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, and

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. His guitar-based compositions have moved from glam-inspired works to what reviewers describe as "off-kilter pop" or "folk rock".

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and

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as influences on his reel-to-reel production style.

Equipment

DeMarco uses vintage equipment and gear for his music. He mainly played on a $30

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electric guitar that was already in poor condition, and stopped playing it live since it would often break apart. He additionally uses Fender guitars, such as a 1970s

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, a 1960s

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, a 1990s

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Stratocaster and an HSS Shawbucker Stratocaster, of which his live band were given 11 as a result of an endorsement deal with Fender. His bass guitar mainly used for recording is a Teisco/Stagg bass. He uses vintage Japanese synthesizers, including a

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and a

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Microsampler. Additional models include a

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, a Moog Realistic MG-1, a

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, a

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, JX-3P, and a Yamaha DX100. Amplifiers used include a 1970s Fender Twin Reverb, a Roland JC-120, and both a small Fender Vibro-Champ and a large Roland KC-550; DeMarco uses them during stage performances by hooking his keyboards with the vibro-champ amplifier which was linked to the KC-550. Effect pedals used are a MXR Micro-Amp, a Boss CE-2 Chorus, a Boss VB-2 Vibrato, TU-3 tuner, an Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Reverb, an

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Polyphonic Octave Generator and a

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Colour Box for overdrive tones. DeMarco records his music on reel-to-reel tape recorders, such as a Fostex A-8, a Tascam 388, an

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Micro Limiter and a Roland Space Echo RE-201. However, he recorded his album ''

'' on a MacBook with an

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Quartet interface. He uses a Neumann U87 condenser mic, a Royer R-121 ribbon mic, and a four channel Neve Portico preamp strip with his

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setup. DeMarco also uses a

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drum machine to record demos.

Personal life

From around 2012, DeMarco resided in the neighborhood of

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. In late 2016, he moved with his girlfriend, photographer Kiera McNally, to

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, where he has resided since. He regularly hosts jam sessions with musicians and friends such as Thundercat and the late Mac Miller.

Mac's Record Label

In 2018, DeMarco launched his own record label aptly titled 'Mac's Record Label'. In 2021, the first artist to be signed was

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with his album ''Live In... New York City'', followed by Vicky Farewell with her album ''Sweet Company'' in 2022.

Awards and nominations

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Backing band members

Current members *Alec Meen – keyboards, backing vocals, percussion (2017–present), guitar (2021–present) *Daryl Johns - bass guitar, backing vocals (2021–present) * JD Beck - drums (2021–present) Former members *Peter Sagar (

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) – guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (2012–2014) *Pierce McGarry – bass guitar, backing vocals (2012–2016) *Rory McCarthy – bass guitar (2016) *

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– drums, occasional live vocals (2012–2021) *

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– guitar, keyboards, percussion, backing vocals (2014–2021) *Jon Lent – bass guitar (2016–2021), keyboards, percussion (2015–2016)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums *'' 2'' (2012) * ''

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'' (2012) *'' Another One'' (2015) Demos {, class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed collapsible collapsed" style="text-align:left; background-color:white;" , ''2 Demos'' (2012) , - , {, class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed collapsible collapsed" style="text-align:left; background-color:white;" , ''Salad Days Demos'' (2014) , - , {, class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed collapsible collapsed" style="text-align:left; background-color:white;" , ''SOME OTHER ONES'' (2015) , - , * ''Another (Demo) One'' (2016) * ''Old Dog Demos'' (2018) * ''Here Comes The Cowboy Demos'' (2020) * ''Other Here Comes The Cowboy Demos'' (2020)

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music store. Studio albums * ''Ying Yang'' (2010) Extended plays (EPs) {, class="collapsible collapsed" style="text-align:left; background-color:white;" , ''Heat Wave!'' (2009) , - , {, class="collapsible collapsed" style="text-align:left; background-color:white;" , ''Eating Like A Kid'' (2010) , - , {, class="collapsible collapsed" style="text-align:left; background-color:white;" , Bossa Yeye (2009) , - , {, class="collapsible collapsed" style="text-align:left; background-color:white;" , ''Weird Meats EP'' (2009) , - , Compilations * ''Eyeballing'' (2010)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:DeMarco, Mac 1990 births Canadian indie rock musicians Canadian rock guitarists Canadian male guitarists Canadian rock singers Canadian male singer-songwriters Canadian singer-songwriters Canadian people of Italian descent Captured Tracks artists Living people Musicians from British Columbia Musicians from Edmonton People from Duncan, British Columbia 21st-century Canadian guitarists 21st-century Canadian male singers