Stereogum — That smirky gentleman staring into your soul up there is Calvin Love, a veteran of the same Edmonton scene that birthed other oddball indie rockers like Mac DeMarco and Alex Calder. On 2012’s New Radar, Love borrowed some inspiration and a few neon... more info

Stereogum — Coachella has posted a weird teaser video that Mac DeMarco recorded to promote the festival, which he’s performing at for both weekends. With his sunglasses-covered face fully in frame (and cellphone fully in view), DeMarco’s pitch-shifted and sl... more info

Stereogum — Agnes DeMarco has become something of a celebrity herself after following her son’s rise to fame in the indie world. She’s been interacting with Mac’s fans on Twitter for a while now, but she’s just made a big leap after MCing Australia’s L... more info

Stereogum — Do you believe in Magic!? Well, the Junos do. The Canadian music awards announced their 2015 nominations today, and as Global News reports, the white reggae bruddahs lead the field with five: Breakthrough Group Of The Year, Pop Album Of The Year, Sin... more info

The Independent — If anyone were to doubt the popularity of Canadian singer/songwriter Mac DeMarco then the fact that a “stinky” pair of his trainers sold last week for more than $21,000 would surely put them right. Now, he has been announced as the latest artist... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis Alex Calder hails from Edmonton, Alberta, and was a member of Makeout Videotape, aka Mac DeMarco's old band. Like Mac, he's now part of the Captured Tracks roster and will release his debut album, Strange Dreams, on... more info

Stereogum — Proving that there’s almost always someone on the internet willing to fork over money for whatever weird thing you’re selling, Mac DeMarco’s auction for an autographed pair of his dirty old sneakers ended, and the winning bid clocked in at $21,... more info

Stereogum — A fresh new pair of canvas Vans low-tops will run you something like $50. But if you want to buy Mac DeMarco’s gnarled, mangled, vaguely sweat-stained old pair, you better be ready to put up five figures. DeMarco is selling an old pair of sneakers,... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Mac's Vans in action at 4Knots 2014 (more by Chris La Putt) / Ebay picture Would you like to own Mac DeMarco's old Vans? He's selling them on Ebay for charity:I'm selling an old pair of my shoes. I've John... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis Montreal's TOPS released their second album, Picture You Staring, which features one of my favorite songs of the year, "Way to Be Loved." (You can check out the video for that, complete with Mac DeMarco's NSFW-if-you-pay-attention came... more info