Tame Impala Returns With Bold New Album ‘Deadbeat’ — A Gritty Reinvention of Kevin Parker’s Sound

Australian music icon Tame Impala has officially returned with his highly anticipated fifth studio album, Deadbeat. The release marks a daring new era for Kevin Parker, steering away from the lush, psychedelic pop textures of The Slow Rush and into a more beat-driven, rhythm-focused sound inspired by Australia’s 1990s underground rave scene.

Featuring previously released singles ‘Loser,’ ‘Dracula,’ and ‘End of Summer,’ alongside nine brand-new tracks, Deadbeat delivers a raw, hypnotic energy that redefines what fans have come to expect from Tame Impala. The album opens with “My Old Ways,” accompanied by a cinematic music video directed by Kristofski, capturing candid footage from Parker’s global recording sessions.

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Written and recorded between Fremantle and his Wave House Studio in Injidup, Western Australia, Deadbeat finds Parker stripping back his signature glossy production in favour of something grittier, more instinctual, and emotionally direct. Balancing thumping club beats with warped melodic hooks, the record feels like both a homecoming and a rebirth.

Critics have already praised Deadbeat as one of Parker’s boldest evolutions to date, highlighting his continued mastery in bending genres and expectations. With four GRAMMY nominations, 13 ARIA Awards, and billions of streams under his belt, Parker once again proves why Tame Impala remains one of Australia’s most influential and forward-thinking musical exports.

‘Deadbeat’ by Tame Impala is available now, everywhere.