Mac DeMarco - wikipedia Mac DeMarco Mac DeMarco DeMarco in 2014 Background information Birth name Vernor Winfield McBriare Smith IV ( 1990 - 04 - 30 ) April 30, 1990 ( age 27 ) Duncan, British Columbia, Canada Origin Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Genres Indie rock psychedelic rock jangle pop lo - fi Occupation ( s ) Musician singer - songwriter Instruments Guitar vocals bass guitar drums keyboards percussion Years active 2008 - present Labels Captured Tracks Royal Mountain Records Unfamiliar Associated acts Makeout Videotape Walter TV McBriare Samuel Lanyon `` Mac '' DeMarco ( born Vernor Winfield McBriare Smith IV, April 30, 1990 ) is a Canadian singer - songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. DeMarco has released three full - length studio albums, 2 ( 2012 ), Salad Days ( 2014 ), and This Old Dog ( 2017 ), as well as two mini-LPs : his debut Rock and Roll Night Club ( 2012 ) and Another One ( 2015 ). His style of music has been described as `` blue wave '' and `` slacker rock ''. Contents 1 Life and career 2 Style 3 Backing band members 4 Discography 4.1 With Makeout Videotape 5 References 6 External links Life and career DeMarco was born in Duncan, British Columbia, and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. During high school he was in several bands, including indie rock band the Meat Cleavers, alternative R&B group the Sound of Love and post-punk band Outdoor Miners ( named after a song by English rock band Wire ). His great - grandfather is Vernor Smith, Alberta 's former Minister of Railways and Telephones, for whom DeMarco was named. His mother later changed his name to McBriare Samuel Lanyon DeMarco. After graduating from Strathcona High School in Edmonton in 2008, he became a backer. After that, he moved to Vancouver. Living in the Killarney neighbourhood, he released a self - produced album, Heat Wave, as a part of the garage - noise / punk rock 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 Vancouver band Japandroids in 2009. In 2011, DeMarco moved from Vancouver to Montreal 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 a mini-LP titled Rock and Roll Night Club. The four - track - recorded album features skits and slowed - down vocals. It 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 Target for a commercial. On January 21, 2014, DeMarco announced the release of his upcoming second album, Salad Days, 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. Captured Tracks has announced a subscription series called `` The Wonderful World of Mac DeMarco 7 '' Club Vol. 1 ``. Subscribers will receive two 7 '' records every six to eight weeks containing various recordings by DeMarco. DeMarco made his first talk show appearance ( and second TV appearance after The Eric Andre Show ) 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 mini 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 mini 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 Metacritic. 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 New York City ( where DeMarco was based ) for fans to hear Another One, where they could get free hot dogs if they donated to a food bank. In an interview with Mr. Wavvy released on August 19, 2015, DeMarco suggested that he would release Makeout Videotape material on vinyl in the near future. DeMarco appeared on the `` Hot Ones '' YouTube show on February 23, 2017. On January 31, 2017, DeMarco announced his new album, titled This Old Dog. He also released two singles from the album on the same day. This Old Dog was released on May 5, 2017. Style DeMarcos style is recognizable via its use of flat drums, use of chorus and vibrato effects on the guitar and a generally lazy atmosphere a la soft rock records, muted, low frequency bass guitars, along with a Lennon-esque vocal style which has also been compared to Damon Albarn of Gorillaz. He has also mentioned Shuggie Otis, Jonathan Richman and Weezer as favourite artists. His guitar - based compositions have moved from glam - inspired works to what reviewers describe as `` off - kilter pop '' or `` folk rock ''. Backing band members Current members Joe McMurray -- drums ( 2012 -- present ) Andrew Charles White -- guitar, keyboards, percussion, backing vocals ( 2014 -- present ) Jon Lent - bass guitar ( 2016 - present ), keyboards, percussion ( 2015 -- 2016 ) Alec Meen - keyboards ( 2017 - present ) Former members Peter Sagar -- guitar, keyboards, backing vocals ( 2012 -- 2014 ) Pierce McGarry -- bass guitar, backing vocals ( 2012 -- 2016 ) Rory McCarthy - bass guitar ( 2016 ) Discography Main article : Mac DeMarco discography Studio albums Rock and Roll Night Club ( 2012 ) 2 ( 2012 ) Salad Days ( 2014 ) Another One ( 2015 ) This Old Dog ( 2017 ) Demos 2 Demos ( 2012 ) Salad Days Demos ( 2014 ) Some Other Ones ( 2015 ) Another ( Demo ) One ( 2016 ) With Makeout Videotape Studio albums Ying Yang ( 2010 ) Extended plays ( EPs ) Heat Wave ( 2009 ) Eating Like A Kid ( 2010 ) Bossa Yeye ( 2010 ) Weird Meats EP ( 2010 ) Compilations Eyeballing ( 2010 ) References ^ Jump up to : Lynch, Marley ( February 21, 2013 ). `` FYF 2013 artist spotlight : Mac DeMarco ''. Time Out. Retrieved August 4, 2014. Jump up ^ Dearmore, Kelly ( October 5, 2015 ). `` Six Stellar Artist - Curated Festivals ''. Paste. Retrieved July 23, 2016. Jump up ^ Mapes, Jillian ( April 1, 2014 ). `` Mac DeMarco is the Slacker With a Heart of Gold on the Endearing ' Salad Days ' ''. Spin. Retrieved August 4, 2014. Jump up ^ `` Lo - fi master Mac DeMarco comes to Tel Aviv ''. timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 24 February 2017. Jump up ^ Hood, Bryan. `` VIDEO : An Interview with Lo - Fi Rocker Mac DeMarco ''. blouinartinfo.com. Archived from the original on 6 May 2017. Retrieved 6 May 2017. Jump up ^ https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/mar/22/mac-demarco-salad-days Jump up ^ `` Brooklyn based Music Blog : Album Review : Mac DeMarco - 2 ( Blue Wave ) ''. Still in Rock. 2004 - 02 - 26. Retrieved 2015 - 08 - 13. Jump up ^ Whelan, Alex. `` Mac DeMarco 's new record shines with its Montreal roots ''. Arizona Daily Wildcat. University of Arizona. Retrieved 24 November 2012. Jump up ^ Lindsay, Cam. `` Mac DeMarco ''. Exclaim.ca. Retrieved 24 November 2012. Jump up ^ Hoby, Hermoine ( March 22, 2014 ). `` Mac DeMarco : ' I live like a scumbag, but it 's cheap ' ''. theguardian.com. Retrieved March 23, 2014. ^ Jump up to : Sharp, Elliott ( October 29, 2013 ). `` The Big Story : 2 Sketchy Days With Mac DeMarco ''. Red Bull. Archived from the original on 13 May 2017. Retrieved March 23, 2014. Jump up ^ Marchand, Francois ( 1 November 2015 ). `` A more sensitive Mac DeMarco returns home to Edmonton ''. Edmonton Journal. Retrieved 23 August 2016. ^ Jump up to : Thomas, Fred. `` Biography ''. Mac DeMarco. Allmusic. Retrieved 24 November 2012. Jump up ^ Fumano, Dan. `` Makeout Videotape ''. Discorder. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 12 December 2012. ^ Jump up to : Traynor, Cian. `` Interview : Mac DeMarco ''. The Stool Pigeon. Archived from the original on 17 November 2012. Retrieved 24 November 2012. Jump up ^ Kimbasha, Michelle. `` Freaking Out The Neighbourhood : Mac DeMarco ''. Clashmusic.com. Retrieved 25 November 2012. Jump up ^ `` Signing / / Mac DeMarco Signs To Captured Tracks ''. capturedtracks.com. Retrieved 27 September 2017. Jump up ^ Hockley - Smith, Sam. `` Mac DeMarco - 2 ''. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 24 November 2012. Jump up ^ `` Mac DeMarco : Rock and Roll Night Club EP Album Reviews ''. Pitchfork. 2012 - 04 - 10. Retrieved 2015 - 08 - 13. Jump up ^ Minsker, Evan. `` Mac DeMarco Details New Album `` Salad Days, '' Shares `` Passing Out Pieces '' ``. Pitchfork. Retrieved 22 January 2014. Jump up ^ Hogan, Mark ( April 1, 2014 ). `` Mac DeMarco Salad Days ''. Pitchfork Media. Jump up ^ `` Arcade Fire, Drake, Shad make Polaris Music Prize short list Entertainment & Showbiz from CTV News ''. Ctvnews.ca. 2014 - 07 - 15. Retrieved 2015 - 08 - 13. Jump up ^ Minsker, Evan ( March 1, 2014 ). `` Mac DeMarco Announces 7 '' Subscription Series ``. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved March 2, 2014. Jump up ^ `` Mac DeMarco Performs `` Let Her Go '' on `` Conan '' News ``. Pitchfork. 2015 - 03 - 31. Retrieved 2015 - 08 - 13. Jump up ^ `` Making Of Another One ''. YouTube. 2015 - 04 - 22. Retrieved 2015 - 08 - 13. Jump up ^ `` Mac DeMarco Explains His Mini-Album Of Love Songs, Track By Track ''. NPR.org. Retrieved 2015 - 10 - 19. Jump up ^ `` Mac DeMarco / / The Way You 'd Love Her ( Official Single ) ''. YouTube. 2015 - 05 - 11. Retrieved 2015 - 08 - 13. Jump up ^ `` Critic Reviews for Another One ''. Metacritic. Retrieved 2015 - 08 - 13. Jump up ^ `` NME News Mac DeMarco releases instrumental album ' Some Other Ones ' ''. Nme.com. 2015 - 07 - 08. Retrieved 2015 - 08 - 13. Jump up ^ Minsker, Evan ( July 7, 2015 ). `` Mac DeMarco Throwing Listening Party and BBQ in Brooklyn Tomorrow ''. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved July 20, 2015. Jump up ^ Mr. Wavvy ( 19 August 2015 ). `` Mac DeMarco Gives Social Insurance Number ? ''. Youtube.com. Retrieved 5 May 2017 -- via YouTube. Jump up ^ `` Best of 2015 : Best LPs - 20 to 1 ''. Stillinrock.com. Retrieved 5 May 2017. Jump up ^ `` Mac DeMarco ''. Facebook.com. Retrieved 5 May 2017. Jump up ^ `` Watch Mac DeMarco Perform `` This Old Dog '' With Dogs Pitchfork ``. Pitchfork.com. Retrieved 9 March 2017. Jump up ^ Minsker, Evan. `` Mac DeMarco ''. Guest Lists. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 24 November 2012. Jump up ^ ( 1 ) Jump up ^ Minsker, Evan ( 25 November 2012 ). `` Stream the New Cassette from Mac DeMarco 's Other Band, Walter TV ''. Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 3 September 2015. Retrieved 6 September 2015. Jump up ^ Nettle, Avery ( 7 November 2012 ). `` We Interviewed Pierce McGarry, Bassist for Mac DeMarco, and Maker of Creepy Videos ''. Vice. Retrieved 6 September 2015. Jump up ^ Coplan, Chris ( 12 September 2014 ). `` Mac DeMarco covers Burt Bacharach 's `` This Guy 's In Love With You '' and introduces his new guitarist ``. Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 6 September 2015. Jump up ^ Ambler, Charlie ( 20 November 2014 ). `` Mac Demarco 's Ex-Guitarist Makes Really Sexy Slacker Rock ''. Vice. Retrieved 6 September 2015. External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to Mac DeMarco. 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Question: what type of music does mac demarco make
Answer: blue wave