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Tame Impala Bio & Journey

Tame Impala is a psychedelic music project created by Kevin Parker, an Australian multi-instrumentalist. Parker handles everything in the recording studio, from writing and recording to performing and producing all the music. When touring, Tame Impala is a full band, with Parker on vocals, guitar, and synthesizer. He is joined by Dominic Simper on guitar and synthesizer, Jay Watson on synthesizer, vocals, and guitar, Cam Avery on bass guitar, vocals, and synthesizer, and Julien Barbagallo on drums and vocals.

The band has strong ties with another Australian psychedelic rock group called Pond. They share members and often collaborate, with Nick Allbrook, who was once a live member of Tame Impala, being part of this connection. Initially, Tame Impala was signed to Modular Recordings, but they are now with Interscope Records in the U.S. and Fiction Records in the U.K.

Parker started Tame Impala in Perth in 2007. After releasing several singles and EPs, the debut album Innerspeaker came out in 2010. It did well in Australia, earning a gold certification and praise from critics. The second album, Lonerism, released in 2012, also received a lot of attention. It went platinum in Australia and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album.

Tame Impala FAQs

Is Tame Impala a band or just one person?

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Tame Impala is primarily Kevin Parker's solo project - he writes, records, and produces all the music himself in the studio. When performing live, he tours with a full band including Jay Watson, Dominic Simper, and other musicians.

What does Tame Impala mean?

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The name doesn't have a deep meaning - Kevin Parker has said it just sounded cool and psychedelic to him. He came up with it when he was around 17 years old for his home recording project.

What genre is Tame Impala?

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Tame Impala creates psychedelic pop and neo-psychedelia music, blending dreamy synths, reverb-heavy guitars, and electronic elements. The sound has evolved from guitar-heavy psychedelic rock to more synth-pop and electronic influences.

Where is Tame Impala from?

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Kevin Parker and Tame Impala are from Perth, Australia. Parker still lives and records there, which he credits as inspiring his unique sound due to the city's isolation.

When is the new Tame Impala album coming out?

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Kevin Parker has hinted that a new album is in the works as of 2024, saying he's excited about it and it should be out "soon." No official release date has been announced yet for the follow-up to 2020's "The Slow Rush."

What is Tame Impala's biggest hit song?

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"The Less I Know the Better" from the 2015 album "Currents" is widely considered their biggest mainstream hit. The song went viral on TikTok and has over a billion streams across platforms.

Has Tame Impala collaborated with other artists?

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Yes, Kevin Parker has worked with major artists including Lady Gaga, The Weeknd, and most recently co-wrote and produced Dua Lipa's 2024 album "Radical Optimism." In 2024, he also collaborated with Justice on songs for their album "Hyperdrama."

Does Kevin Parker play all the instruments on Tame Impala songs?

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Yes, Kevin Parker plays every instrument you hear on Tame Impala studio recordings - guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, and vocals. He's completely self-taught on most instruments and prefers working alone in the studio.

What equipment does Tame Impala use for that psychedelic sound?

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Kevin Parker achieves his signature sound using vintage gear like Rickenbacker guitars, analog synthesizers, and lots of effects pedals including phasers, delays, and reverbs. He recently co-founded Telepathic Instruments and released a synthesizer called the Orchid in 2024.

How long has Tame Impala been around?

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Tame Impala started in 2007 as Kevin Parker's bedroom recording project, posting tracks on MySpace. The project gained attention and signed to Modular Recordings in 2008, releasing the debut EP the same year.