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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
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Mac DeMarco
Age: 34
Born: 1990
Born: April 30
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I do like touring. Sometimes it's crazy. We're really lucky and we've gone all over the world. You can't complain about getting paid to see the world. I've had to reel myself in a little bit at some points.
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I get asked that a lot: What do you think your role is, with all the people that look up to you? I'm an entertainer, you know? I'm not trying to bombard anybody with anything, but at the same time, face-to-face or in real life, if I'm talking to some kid, I have opinions just like everybody else does.
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When you're growing up, you just take what you've got.
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[Juan Wauters] got the tips for Queens because he grew up there.So him and my roommate, Matt Volz, they hooked me up, New York Style.
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I mean it was weird. But Phoenix watched us every night. But it's like they're not even a band, they're like a corporation. They bring a staff of like 40 people.
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Regardless of how funny I want to be, I don't ever have a problem speaking from my heart or speaking honestly to people.
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Perfectionist? Thats not something I am.
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I was having a good time before, but you grow up after a couple years and realize, I can't get drunk like this every night. Things change.
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Once a song comes out, these songs aren't mine. They're everybody's. So there you go.
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If I feel like I'm going too far in one direction, I just can it. It's a weird thing. Some of my songs might be cheesy I try and keep it light. It's hard to explain.
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I mean, Manhattan is cool. But weird parts, I like that. Jamaica, Queens, that's great.
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Their [Phoenix] audience wasn't into us at all. The way most of the venues worked was there was no alcohol on the floor so usually during our set most people were in the lobby getting their drink on.
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In Europe, people tend to be very respectful. They try not to make too much noise at inappropriate times. In other countries, people can be very still. Sometimes I'm not sure if a crowd is into it until the end, when they usually want me to do something crazy for the encore.
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Connan Mockasin from New Zealand. I met him a little while ago, I love his music.
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[Making music] only turned into this weird job in the last year or so. Once I figured that out, I was having a blast.
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I take making music seriously, but you have to have a sense of humor about yourself. I invite people into my life. That's how I do it.
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[ If I wasn't making music ] I'd probably end up going to school, I never went to school. Or just give up and get my plumber's ticket and move back to Edmonton and become an alcoholic.
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Patience is important, and also, if you don't want to do it, don't do it. But if you do, do. That's a general rule in how I live my life.
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I thought I knew Elton John, but then it was like, Woah, Elton's a pimp! He's really amazing. And since Billy and Elton are homies, I'm finally getting it - the two piano boys.
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