Thursday, November 7, 2013

Mac Demarco

     


   Who the monkey is Mac DeMarco?
Hello there! Step into this time machine with me and let's experience the psychedelic funk that is Mac DeMarco. Coming from the far away foreign land that is Canada, Mac DeMarco brings a very unique vibe to the indie scene of music that is sweeping all of the garage shows across the U.S. Starting from humble beginnings, Mac started producing music straight out of high school, calling himself "Makeout Videotape." He was joined by a few musicians and toured with Japandroids. After not finding much work in music, he did random work to get by, but eventually recorded an EP called "Rock and Roll Night Club." His record label liked the album enough to have him record an LP simply called II. The album was extremely well received by critics and Mac won a few awards from it. Mac DeMarco writes all of the songs himself and has musicians with him when he tours to play the others parts to the song. He is an extremely quirky man who has several comical videos on YouTube. His band has gotten a little more popular as his band toured with indie-rock super band Phoenix. 
       
      Why should I see him live?
Why shouldn't you?! His live shows are very bizarre and can range anywhere from him stripping to being somewhat of a stand up comedian to his crowd. Unlike most bands that just play the same setlist every night and don't ever change anything up, Mac Demarco knows how to have a good time and interact with his fans. He actually played at SF State on campus for free, but I was sick when he played so I wasn't able to see him. If you like chill music and slowly dancing with a partner awkwardly then this band is for you! A lot of his music is dedicated to his girlfriend Kira, making it perfect to listen to while enjoying a candlelit dinner for two. 

     Specific songs I like and my review on his albums as a whole
My favorite songs are "Ode to Viceroy," "Cooking Up Something Good," and "The Stars Keep Calling My Name." "Ode to Viceroy" is a psychedelic ballad to the brand of cigarettes he smokes everyday. I'm not entirely sure about the meaning to cooking up something, but who cares, it's a really good funky song. The Stars Keep Calling My Name is a sensual song presented to his Mac's girlfriend Kira. Its smooth guitar riffs that match the vocals and the high pitched solo at the end perfectly wrap up this song. In regards to his EP and LP that are out, I have mixed reviews. His EP "Rock and Roll Night Club" is a very mellow and slow paced mash up of songs that are just lacking something. Don't get me wrong, the album is still good, but it was blown away by his LP II. The album features a more psychedelic surfer rock vibe that perfectly gets one to get up and start dancing. Starting off strong with the poppy song, "Cooking Up Something Good" and ending with the slow, sensual and mainly acoustic song "Still Together."

     How much do I really like this band?
I give Mac DeMarco a big two thumbs up or as a better way to explain a 9/10. Definitely a must-listen band that should intrigue everyone who listens to them. Below are some videos that I believe sum up Mac DeMarco perfectly! Let me know what you think of this band after listening! 

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