Mac DeMarco Brings Tour-Only CD-R Albums to Streaming
Mac DeMarco has released four albums digitally that were previously distributed as physical CD-Rs during his recent tour. The projects, titled Dog on the Rock, Seven Off the Two, Seaplane Dog, and The View From Tian Tian, feature tracks named with arbitrary numbers. This marks the first time the recordings are available on major streaming platforms.
The four albums—Dog on the Rock, Seven Off the Two, Seaplane Dog, and The View From Tian Tian—were originally handed out as physical CD-Rs during DeMarco's most recent tour, meaning only concert attendees had access to them. Each track carries a numerical title, reflecting the recordings' informal, DIY character. The digital debut marks the first time these projects appear on major streaming platforms like Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, and Amazon. DeMarco's previous full-length, Guitar, arrived in 2025, and these releases continue a pattern of unconventional distribution that has defined his recent output.
The move could expand DeMarco's reach beyond concert-goers who received physical copies, allowing a broader audience to engage with material that previously existed only in limited form. Fans who missed the tour may now discover these recordings, potentially deepening their connection to the artist's catalog. The release may also reinforce a trend of musicians using streaming platforms to preserve and circulate ephemeral, tour-exclusive projects.