August 27, 2025
Mac DeMarco unveils “Phantom,” the final preview of the album Guitar
Mac DeMarco has decided that two songs weren’t enough to make you wonder if his new album, Guitar, was going to be a therapy session disguised as music. Enter "Phantom," a ghostly little track that clocks in at under two minutes, because who has the attention span for a third verse anymore? The single arrived August 19, with the full album waiting in the wings and landed on August 22. Consider it the appetizer before the entrée that may or may not leave you questioning your existence.
“I think Guitar is as close to a true representation of where I’m at in my life today as I can manage to put to paper,” DeMarco stated. “I’m happy to share this music, and look forward to playing these songs in as many places as I’m able.”
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The song that barely sticks around
"Phantom" is a fleeting track, like that friend who says they’ll help you move but mysteriously disappears on the day. DeMarco croons about love, memory, and whether it was real or just a fever dream. It’s all delivered over stripped-down guitar lines that sound like they were recorded at 3 a.m. with one eye half-closed. Short, moody, and gone before you know it, kind of like your paycheck.
DIY to the extreme
Mac isn’t just writing songs; he’s doing everything but printing the CDs himself. Recorded in his Los Angeles home last November, Guitar was written, produced, mixed, and even packaged by DeMarco. The only thing he outsourced was mastering, which went to David Ives, proving that even indie heroes have limits. This isn’t just an album, it’s a one-man cottage industry.
Back to singing after the instrumental detour
For anyone still scratching their head over Five Easy Hot Dogs or the 199-track odyssey One Wayne G, don’t worry, DeMarco has dusted off the microphone again. Guitar promises 12 tracks with actual singing. It’s a return to form, though still heavy on that hazy melancholy that makes you wonder if he’s okay or just really committed to the bit.
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Trivia
Mac DeMarco's 2025 tour includes shows in multiple countries. Name at least three countries where he is scheduled to perform.
Touring like a phantom on the move
To top it off, DeMarco is heading on tour right after the album release. Starting with sold-out shows in Los Angeles, he’ll drift through North America before hopping across the pond. The irony is that while "Phantom" disappears in under two minutes, DeMarco himself will be haunting stages well into 2026.
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Trivia
Before his solo career took off, what kind of work did Mac DeMarco do to earn money?