In 2023, following Mac DeMarco's release of
One Wayne G, there was speculation that DeMarco would be retiring from music in reference to him telling an audience in 2022 that "After this tour, there's nothing on the books. So who knows, maybe I'll never be back." DeMarco responded these rumors during an appearance on
Emma Chamberlain's podcast where he revealed plans to focus on a new album now that he was done with
One Wayne G, adding that he had a new idea for a future album and that "it's going to be good". In 2024, DeMarco recorded demos for an album called
Hear The Music. Due to his dissatisfaction with the album's recording process, DeMarco shelved the album. In November 2024, DeMarco wrote and recorded a new batch of songs in his home studio in Los Angeles over the course of twelve days, which were mastered by David Ives. The title of the album,
Guitar, was revealed on June 24, 2025, along with its track listing and the release of its lead single, "Home", along with a music video for the track. On July 22, DeMarco released another single from the album, "Holy", along with another music video. A third single, "Phantom", was released on August 19. DeMarco has said that
Guitar is "a close representation of where I'm at in my life today as I can manage on paper". == Reception ==