Mac DeMarco Lights Up KEXP Studio With 12-Song Electric Session That’ll Make Your Speakers Sweat

Mac DeMarco brought pure magic to the KEXP studio on September 23, 2025, delivering a stunning 12-song performance that showcased everything fans love about his sound. The full band featuring Daryl Johns on bass, Pedro Martins on guitar, Phil Melanson on drums, and Alec Meen on keys created an incredible sonic landscape. Host Cheryl Waters welcomed the crew for an unforgettable session. The setlist ranged from the gorgeous “Shining” and “Sweeter” to the powerful “Rock And Roll” and closing number “Rooster,” with stops at “Phantom,” “Nightmare,” “Terror,” “Home,” “Nothing At All,” “Punishment,” “Knockin,” and “Holy” along the way.