Mac DeMarco about John Lennon, Coldplay and Weezer | WHAT I LOVE

Canadian icon Mac DeMarco releases his new album "This Old Dog" on May 5th 2017. We've met him in Berlin and talked about his favorite music.
Song: Mac DeMarco - This old Dog
Favorite album
John Lennon - Plastic Ono Band
Favorite artist
Haruomi Hosono
First record
Weezer - Blue Album
Next record
Steely Dan - Pretzel Logic
Catchiest tune right now:
The Great Escape movie theme
Hottest newcomer:
Kirin J Callinan
Alex Cameron
The Garden
Guilty pleasure:
Coldplay - A Rush of Blood to the Head
Best music video:
Blur - Coffee And TV
Best concert:
Jonathan Richman
Favorite song of all time:
Greg Phillinganes - Lazy Nina (written by Donald Fagen of Steely Dan)
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[@gbf111]

can someone tell me the names of the bands he mentions I cant find them anywhere dont know the spelling and shiz

[@DiffusMagazin]

Favorite album John Lennon - Plastic Ono Band Favorite artist Haruomi Hosono First record Weezer - Blue Album Next record Steely Dan - Pretzel Logic Catchiest tune right now: The Great Escape movie theme Hottest newcomer: Kirin J Callinan Alex Cameron The Garden Guilty pleasure: Coldplay - A Rush of Blood to the Head Best music video: Blur - Coffee And TV Best concert: Jonathan Richman Favorite song of all time: Greg Phillinganes - Lazy Nina (written by Donald Fagen of Steely Dan)

[@gbf111]

Kirin J Callinan is the one I couldn't find thankyou!

[@jamesallison6934]

I think he said coldplay. Check em out they are a tiny independent band out of the UK

[@301Troll]

I think Kirin is supporting mac in maybe his europe tour

[@generaldom]

Pop this in the description homeboy

[@UncleCroc]

does anyone else enjoy just listenning to his voice?

[@Nenzo_]

Alex La fey yesss

[@corylynn699]

Alex La fey he got an asmr voice for sure lol

[@JJJameson.]

Smokers do have some really creamy voices until it becomes crispier than sandy peanut butter

[@bari891]

yes

[@armandoandujo4090]

@Kaylin Melissalol stfu, internet warrior head ass pig. Fite me then puss

[@laurenfrank9045]

I want to live in mac's tooth gap, he's such a lovable guy.

[@combustinghandshakes8617]

they selling real estate already? damn Im late for them, gotta go

[@p0llenp0ny]

fuck off

[@laurenfrank9045]

MaHonkey41 I don't use tumblr, chill out.

[@DetectiveDerpy]

lol

[@XxXHardcoreshredderxXXxxxxxxxx]

lol someone sounds salty for no reason ;P probably cuz he was jelly he didnt get to live in the tooth gap too

[@sebaaguilar8229]

He's like Damon Albarn's countryside cousin

[@aracelirom]

Seba Aguilar lmao truee

[@hamstertrait]

lmao

[@jasperfk]

Seba Aguilar COUNTRY MAC, COMIN' TO THE BIG CITY

[@crammyjames8848]

Holy shit. What a fantastic simile, I hadn't thought of that before.

[@charlescarranzainactiveacc3499]

Yes!

[@walliegrab9746]

how can you not love this man

[@hellryck7059]

I really love watching mac interviews

[@Lil_ched36]

Hellryck Oliveira go to my mac demarco PLAYLIST I got tons .thank me later

[@fatherkarl9291]

DA FUNKY STONER thank u

[@wahant535]

you were not joking.. thanks man!

[@Dwight2744]

Yeah he always gives a great interview. I really don't even listen to his music that much, he's just a cool dude.

[@Lil_ched36]

you guys are welcome turn on notifcation I'm always hunting for new interviews and Mac stuff

[@paullooney3650]

I love him rocking in the chair like a sweet old lady.

[@Hayyden]

makes sense. always heard Lennon in Mac's vocals.

[@staxstix]

parachute and a rush of blood are both really cool albums, nothing guilty about it in my opinion. coldplay making shitty music now doesn't reduce the quality of their earlier stuff - i don't understand why so many people shit on coldplay altogether nowadays.

[@FFXGuitar]

staxstix even x&y had some great material

[@BP-ne1bl]

Coldplay is great overall. They're new EP is Quality

[@ThorMNs]

Viva was the best one tbh

[@rheabhatia6607]

Its simple... they're sellouts... I mean common they collabed with the fucking chainsmokers...

[@chris71388]

Rhea B I hate to tell you this, but every band is a sellout.

[@eduardopascoal7893]

damn, mac mentioning blur. shit just made my day

[@EliteSports24]

I see Mac Demarco and Coldplay in the same title, I click. I’m a simple man

[@USMCLP]

Same.

[@aaronthatweirdkidwithlongh2490]

Mac demarco is legit the chillest, coolest guy He's goofy but mature and weird but cool, definitely proof there isn't only shit music these days

[@divutian5876]

You should see Chris Martin in interviews he is so amazing

[@mladent1464]

Man, Mac's sure got a great taste in music. Fantastic picks regarding Weezer, Coldplay and Blur, Coffee and TV is also my favorite video of all time. And actually, if you listen to tracks like Hold on or Look at me on Plastic Ono band, you can certainly hear where Mac sort of picked up his jangly, beautiful guitar sound.

[@SkinoGreeneVu]

interesting dig.. thank you sir

[@mladent1464]

I'll actually have to pay closer attention to the Steely Dan stuff, I'm not too familiar with it.

[@thenbdy_]

Am I the only one who hears a lil John Lennon in Demarcos singing voice?

[@ethandemille2585]

Sharlenn La Yeah but their first two albums are gold

[@Braunld]

I might have left the oven on

[@scaredypicker]

Mac just showed how he could be a great radio DJ in this interview. His calm demenour, well spoken delivery and extensive musical knowledge makes him a good fit for it :D

[@aaronflorian8150]

scaredypicker nice profile pic

[@Bandstand]

O man'! It's getting real. New album hype train. It's been so long since I've watched a Mac interV.

[@zach3955]

h

[@Chaerley]

They ask him that guilty pleasure question all the time and answers always with Coldplay

[@TheJayson8899]

Plastic Ono Band is legendary. No other album I’ve heard has the emotional impact of that album. It’s not my favourite ever, but I wouldn’t blame anyone if it was theirs.

[@danieldrkness7489]

such a chill guy! Mac should have a podcast after his album so you can just listen to his voice and fall alseep!

[@ErikPontifexAudio]

The youtube recommendation algorithm fucking LOVES Mac Demarco. I don't even listen to his music and it recommends me his videos.

[@NotEliteGamer]

The song "Jealous Guy" by John Lennon sounds very much like a DeMarco track to me.

[@gryme]

JadenK check out the Roxy music version

[@dancingcheeseproductions4127]

Hold On too

[@ryli6073]

DANCING CHEESE Productions yes LITERALLY everytime I listen to hold on, when John says “COOKIE” it’s sounds identical to Mac

[@aaronlane3430]

DeMarco sounds like Lennon get it right

[@TruSuperGamerFriends]

JadenK sounds like it could’ve been on this old dog or maybe even hctc

[@mikearnstein6147]

I love this man hah. A rush of blood to the head is such an amazing album. Got it on vinyl and there's nothing better than smoking a blunt and belting out the tunes.

[@wesp2811]

Man i'am so agree !! Best Coldplay album (after Parachute :) )

[@Blehstor]

rush of blood is the true masterpiece, parachutes is a clear second

[@omarmickelson1204]

Those first three albums are all beautiful, but Rush of Blood to the Head and X&Y are both tied for my favorite Coldplay album.

[@vishavkishore]

What do you guys think about a moon shaped pooled, it comes first if you ask me

[@onysill7222]

If you pause at about 3:32 you can see that the video editor split the screen's color grading to make the window darker and the room lighter, great detail bud =)

[@julius7801]

I love how he thinks before saying "blue album" like he hasn't said it in every other interview same with the Coldplay question

[@nadiapaulin6680]

Listening to Mac DeMarco just plain talk is therapeutic

[@karenlanderos3006]

I love that he loves The Garden. I love all 3 of them 😭

[@123jono]

Love him mentioning Jonathan Richman. You can tell he’s a huge influence on Mac and his stage presence.

[@metabaron90]

what a beautiful and wholesome young man

[@jonjon11882]

A rush of blood to the head is actually a legit ass record. I can't say the same for the newer stuff

[@richardhouseres]

Man, A Rush Of Blood To The Head is an awesome album, there is nothing guilty about it Mac, I love to hear that record while im driving too.

[@AvgJane19]

The garden, omg their audience is so small I didn't think he knew about them ahhh

[@elmerdonoho2011]

AvgJane19 they just opened for him a couple months ago at the McKinney plaza!!!

[@AriahFN]

They opened for him back in AZ a few months ago they were funny as hell.

[@mercymourning3853]

I’ve been depressed for sometime now. Something about this video gives my soul a little bit of my color back ❤️

[@c.jarmstrong3111]

He always talks a lot about Donald Fagen's work in his interviews. Good musician to hold as an inspiration

[@miaforsyth8094]

seeing this amazing soul in 3 months time. there are no words to describe my utter love towards him.

[@Hayyden]

*A Rush Of Blood To The Head* is a masterpiece. he almost said "it's not really gay" lol 4:23

[@jpm199]

Not really guilty

[@Hayyden]

i guess I need to clean my ears my often. thanks for the correction!

[@mabbarrcolin]

Really well made video. Loved the questions

[@bubbaclinton1762]

love him for mentioning the garden ❤️ my boys

[@MM-vs2et]

A Rush of Blood to the Head is my absolute favorite record, and Mac liking it just boosts his respect levels in my book

[@cody95]

Plastic Ono Band is a DAMN GOOD album

[@colinainsworth9275]

I love these short interviews with him.

[@imvictorvasquez]

Can't wait for the album.

[@BONKATOMICLUNCH]

Good on Mac, shouting out The Garden!

[@henrybloomfield3028]

Such a good band. Love their new stuff but I’ll listen to all their discography in one sitting.

[@katinadang6630]

mac got to play with his favorite artist so proud of him ❤️

[@kiddpinkk]

The reason I was hooked was because his voice reminded me so much of legends.

[@ccharise7204]

he is so interesting i've been watching his interviews all day

[@willpalmer83]

Thankyou Mac

[@chinaser121]

i only just noticed this was uploaded today damn

[@vayermenoviko0linixD]

I read your comment and then saw what time every comment was posted, I don't think I would've noticed otherwise. I feel lucky lol

[@relativehysteria2353]

so smooth

[@cody2607]

Didn't expect Mac to give The Garden a shoutout. Hell yeah!

[@MadMax0417]

Aw how sweet is he, he had The Garden open up for him last Friday at radio city music hall and they killed it ❤️🙂

[@NicolasCurcioWriter]

yo guys. great job putting together this video! love the slomo.

[@MrDaigoRiki]

Wow! He loves Mr.Hosono!!! Impressed!!

[@linafalconi2146]

So soothing

[@FlasKamel]

Kindof a relief just watching a kinda normal interview. This was interesting!

[@MicahLoughman]

Good interview questions! Simple and easy!

[@kenziehadley8008]

I'm in love with this man

[@gradate01]

Mac.. love this NICE person. the way he talks and hilariousness reminds me of Haruomi Hosono.. yes you're just on your right way. love from jpn.

[@alexfield4762]

this guy can make me smile just by spinning in a goddamn circle

[@HeyItsWreck]

I died of laughter when the camera switched angles and he re did the intro aahaha

[@mimi123b]

Ya gotta love mac

[@KnightsOfBellamy]

i love this man so much

[@TheSchleimBonze]

good stuff, all together, good stuff..

[@BroWithBigHeart]

Respect on The Great Escape reference, such a good movie

[@LightYagami-wt1jw]

I love Mac so much

[@awkardAZN]

two more weeks until I get to listen to you live!! I'm scared for it to get here because then it will be gone D:

[@lobster9213]

he makes me so happy

[@jorgeclarkson4639]

I love mac for loving Steely Dan

[@IronMan-tk8uc]

I had to come by to see who's this guy after reading a few comments about him. I'm 24, but it's very nice to hear another young person talking about Greg Phillinganes, one the premier Los Angeles studio keyboardists since the 70s, especially Lazy Nina which is a great track, and of course, Donald Fagen, one my musical heroes, part of Steely Dan, a band that will never die. 1970s-80s music is the best!

[@chiarafattore8977]

Worlds colliding!! A Rush of Blood to the Head is definitely Coldplay's best album. So awesome that he's into it

[@jake4379]

I love this guy

[@carpetcrawler79]

Perfect favourite album choice

[@vivienneong1685]

his voice is so soothing

[@ronaldinho4eva1]

I feel like Mac and I have a lot of music that we like in common. Weezer, Blur, Lennon, old Coldplay. Awesome.

[@henryhill92]

That Plastic Ono Band pick makes SO MUCH SENSE. Can't believe the influence never occurred to me before...

[@JadeWestTristan]

Im in love with his eyes

[@numsiskit]

Took me 10 extra years to come close to his level of music appreciationisticism. He knows what is up.

[@elderleon1969]

The Dirty Mac is the greatest band of all time.

[@xXFEARXxWILDMAN]

Love that he plugs The Garden

[@Bazzamsz]

Plastic Ono band! If you listen to hold on you can really hear the influence 😍

[@Lil_ched36]

I LOVE MAC DEMARCO ❤

[@aaronthatweirdkidwithlongh2490]

Love this guy

[@guyfieri2173]

Plastic Ono Band is honestly one of the greatest albums ever made. If you haven't listened to it, go do it right now.

[@marlin2131]

My favourite music video is Coffee and TV too, what a guy

[@suicidalpepsi]

I have the milk cartoon tattoo. Yes! Thank you! Coffee and Tv and Beetlebum are awsome songs!

[@jeffersonrobleto8869]

Increíble escucharlo decir que su artista favorito es Hosono😮

[@smyrkphace]

Great flick, nice n long!

[@nurinw]

Pls be a night radio dj Mac you have such a soothing voice!!

[@rob1996ization]

I was random playing coffee and tv on guitar and then he mentioned it haha

[@adams115]

Bullshit artist

[@sheemashabahang164]

I obvi love his singing voice but his speaking voice is SO SOOTHING IT’S LIKE SMOOTH JAZZ

[@ez5993]

love the shoutout to kirin j and alex cameron

[@RLomoterenge]

2:55 Holy shit!!! I’ve been whistling that song to my dog all week!!!

[@schore69]

that coldplay record is just great... no denying it...

[@MasterofPuberty]

Hosono & Yellow Magic Orchestra? Yes! I love you, Mac.

[@telepathy90]

We love mac demarco !

[@haleysell8832]

Too lovely :(

[@davefranks2453]

I think we've found the King of Hipsters guys. God he's an awesome songwriter though.

[@jacksonmorris9434]

ayyy Mac likes the garden!! neat

[@dereklansky7764]

man i love jonathan richman

[@doomddevil92]

Even Mac's normal voice is soothing.

[@FrancescaS.]

I love Rush of Blood to the head too XD it's my guilty pleasure as well

[@jordanlucasthemusician]

dude i found aja by steely dan on vinyl at goodwill, so crispy so good