Mac DeMarco Releases Final Single Phantom Ahead Album Launch

Mac DeMarco has released "Phantom," the final single previewing his upcoming album "Guitar," which is set to drop on August 22 via his own record label. The song is a stripped-down, melancholic ballad reflecting on lingering love and memory, characterized by simple yet evocative lyrics that convey deep emotional honesty. "Guitar" was entirely written and recorded in November 2024 at DeMarco’s Los Angeles home, with mixing done in Canada and mastering handled by David Ives, showcasing DeMarco's hands-on approach to production, artwork, and videos. The album marks a personal milestone for DeMarco, who describes it as the closest representation of his current life and artistic state. Ahead of the album release, DeMarco has been releasing singles such as "Holy" and "Home," and is preparing for an extensive international tour beginning with sold-out shows in Los Angeles. The album's intimate sound and thematic flow place "Phantom" as a pivotal track, bridging sweetness and unease as it explores themes of longing and acceptance.