Mac DeMarco Teases Surprise 2025 Tour Dates and New Music—Fans Can’t Keep Calm

The ever-inventive Canadian songwriter Mac DeMarco is back in the spotlight with his forthcoming sixth studio album, “Guitar,” due 22 August 2025 via Mac’s Record Label. After a two-year period of low-key living and marathon songwriting sessions that reportedly yielded more than 200 demos, the indie icon is ready to plug back in—and fans are already scrambling for tickets to his completely sold-out 2025 world tour. A return to six-string simplicity DeMarco’s last project, the largely instrumental “Five Easy Hot Dogs,” was tracked on the road and leaned into lo-fi ambience. “Guitar,” by contrast, finds him rediscovering the instrument that first made him famous. Early press snippets describe warm tape saturation, jangling chorus pedals and the slack-rock grooves that defined breakout records “2” and “Salad Days.” In a recent conversation with jazz legend Akiko Yano, DeMarco revealed that the new LP was cut mostly live to tape in his Los Angeles garage studio, preserving “all the squeaks and happy accidents” that disappear in a digital workflow. New single “Phantom” teases mature songwriting The album rollout kicked off this week with “Phantom,” a breezy, mid-tempo single driven by palm-muted guitar and a rubbery bass line. Lyrically, DeMarco reflects on getting older while trying to stay present: “Time’s a phantom in my hallway / I can hear the floorboards creak.” Early listener reactions compare the track to “Ode to Viceroy”—but with the cigarettes swapped for decaf coffee and morning walks. The accompanying DIY video, shot on a VHS camcorder, features DeMarco cycling around Silver Lake at dawn, underscoring the album’s back-to-basics ethos. Tour selling out in minutes Dates for the “Guitar” tour were announced simultaneously, and every North American stop sold out within ten minutes. European and Asian legs followed suit hours later, a testament to DeMarco’s enduring cult appeal. Industry insiders attribute the demand to a near-three-year hiatus from traditional touring, coupled with the promise of classic fan favorites finally returning to set lists alongside new material. Fan experiences and merch drops Die-hards speculating on Reddit point to the possibility of limited-edition cassette pressings and DeMarco’s infamous on-stage barbecue parties making a comeback. The artist’s camp has confirmed at least one unique merch item: hand-painted guitar picks bundled with vinyl pre-orders, reinforcing the tactile, analog spirit of the record. What to expect from “Guitar” • 12 tracks, clocking in at just under 45 minutes • Production handled entirely by DeMarco, with mixing assistance from longtime collaborator Cole M.G.N. • Guest appearance from Japanese pianist Akiko Yano on closing track “Seabird Sunrise” • Vinyl, cassette, and hi-res digital formats, but no CD—DeMarco jokingly calls it “too 2005” SEO-friendly takeaway With “Guitar,” Mac DeMarco is poised for one of 2025’s most buzzed-about indie releases. Between the retro-leaning single “Phantom,” a jam-packed tour schedule, and the promise of vintage guitar tones, the project is primed to reignite interest among lapsed listeners while satisfying devoted fans. Keep an eye on streaming platforms and record stores alike on 22 August—because if history is any guide, DeMarco’s laid-back charm is about to dominate playlists and social feeds once again.