Mac DeMarco – 16 September 2026 (Sala Razzmatazz – Barcelona)

On 16 September, while a thunderstorm raged outside, threatening to resurrect the worst memories of Primavera Sound – the time when heavy rain forced the cancellation of their gig – the air inside Razzmatazz thickened, turning the venue into the absolute epicentre of slacker rock. Mac DeMarco had some scores to settle with Barcelona. He needed only to step onto the stage to make it clear that the bad weather wouldn’t spoil the party that night; instead, it would serve as a dramatic backdrop.

Mac DeMarco, Sala Razzmatazz Barcelona 2026 – Photo taken by Meritxell Rosell for Indieofilo^©

True to the free-spirited attitude that has made him a living legend on the independent music scene, the Canadian musician took to the stage, exuding his signature laid-back and unrestrained demeanour. With his usual DIY look — a worn cap and baggy clothes, seemingly plucked from any second-hand market — and a stage presence that is as calculated as it is authentic, DeMarco proved that true personality needs no grand fireworks or production gimmicks.

Mac DeMarco, Sala Razzmatazz Barcelona 2026 – Photo taken by Meritxell Rosell for Indieofilo^©

Amidst the languid sound of guitars bathed in chorus and the unmistakable lo-fi distortion, the truly breathtaking sight was the sea of people crammed onto the dance floor. It was incredible to see the front rows packed with teenagers and twenty-somethings, all singing at the top of their voices to songs recorded long before they were born. This intergenerational connection is unashamedly fuelled by the TikTok phenomenon, where anthems such as ‘Heart to Heart‘ and ‘Chamber of Reflection‘ have gone viral, transforming Mac’s carefree style into the official aesthetic religion of Generation Z and intertwining digital nostalgia with the raw energy of a live performance.

Mac DeMarco, Sala Razzmatazz Barcelona 2026 – Photo taken by Meritxell Rosell for Indieofilo^©

But if there’s one thing we’ll remember about this evening, it’s not just the strength of their setlist; it’s also the utterly surreal twists. The concert turned into a get-together among friends when their Japanese friend Yuki took to the stage with his analogue camera and performed a whole track without putting it down, capturing the moment from the centre of the stage. The climax of the festive chaos came when Ryan Paris himself – the legendary Italo disco composer of the timeless 1980s hit ‘La Dolce Vita’ – took to the stage, joining the band for two songs and sending the venue into a state of collective euphoria as they took in the surreal spectacle.

Mac DeMarco & Ryan Paris, Sala Razzmatazz Barcelona 2026 – Photo taken by Meritxell Rosell for Indieofilo^©

And so came to an end a memorable night where Mac DeMarco banished the threat of rain once and for all and reaffirmed his status as a generational icon. His fusion of analogue nonchalance and algorithmic-era devotion will remain etched in the memories of everyone present. .