Mac DeMarco quotes

Mac DeMarco is a Canadian musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for his laid-back indie rock sound. His music blends elements of rock, pop, and lo-fi aesthetics, earning him a devoted global following. He is recognized for his distinctive vocals, offbeat sense of humor, and engaging live performances. Here are 9 of his quotes:

When you play a guitar for a long time, you get your hand oils in there; it starts feeling good and behaving, and you just don't want to mess with that.

Mac DeMarco

For me, it's all about the Canadian tuxedo, and maybe a bolero. The province I grew up in in Alberta is pretty much the denim capital of Canada. The first premier of Alberta started Grand Western Garment, which Levi's bought later on.

Mac DeMarco

I had a band called the Sound Of Love, and that was R&B songs about girls in my high school. I played in some other indie bands who were trying to make it big; those sucked. Then I started Makeout Videotape, and that was that.

Mac DeMarco

I live like a scumbag, but it's cheap.

Mac DeMarco

Neil Young is the prime example, the grand goal, if you will. He's still shredding, and he never lost his credibility.

Mac DeMarco

Perfectionist? That's not something I am.

Mac DeMarco

I like guitar. It just turned out that it's the instrument I learned to play. I have a lot of respect for it, and I'm learning more and more every day. For me, the classic band setup - guitars, drums, bass - will stay fresh forever. I don't know. I'm still into it.

Mac DeMarco

A lot of the songs on '2' are pretty personal, but even if I'm writing about something like that, I still tend to keep it pretty simple and open-ended. I like the idea of people listening to my album and it meaning something to me but maybe meaning something else to them.

Mac DeMarco