A brand new Tame Impala album could possibly be on the horizon if Kevin Parker’s latest Instagram replace is something to go by.
Weeks after Parker debuted a brand new Tame Impala observe throughout a shock DJ set in Barcelona, the musician has posted a collection of photographs depicting himself in varied locations – within the studio, taking part in DJ units, together with his spouse Sophie Lawrence exhibiting off her child bump – alongside the caption “Been Busy”.
The final image of the gathering is a recording progress chart. On it, quite a few tracks are checked off with the phrase ‘carried out’ written alongside them.
Whereas no new album has been formally confirmed, followers and pals alike reacted with pleasure – each in regards to the potential for extra new music but additionally about Parker having a second baby on the best way. Dua Lipa, SZA, The Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne, A$AP Rocky, The Marías and Zane Lowe had been amongst these sending their properly needs.
Parker’s final Tame Impala album was 2020’s ‘The Gradual Rush’, with an EP of B-sides and remixes popping out two years later. In 2023, Parker and Thundercat collaborated on the standalone single ‘No Extra Lies’, whereas Parker has additionally featured on songs from Diana Ross, Gorillaz and Justice over the previous couple of years. He received his first Grammy earlier this yr for ‘Neverender’, considered one of his Justice collaborations, and he’s set to be one of many opening DJs on their Australian tour later this yr.
He additionally labored carefully with Lipa on her 2024 album ‘Radical Optimism‘. The singer recorded among the album at his residence studio in Los Angeles, whereas he additionally co-produced it.
After he performed Barcelona’s Primavera Sound final month, he dropped by Nitsa Membership for a shock DJ set the next evening. “Er, you guys wanna hear a brand new tune?” he requested the gang. “You need to hear a brand new Tame Impala tune? You’re going to be the primary ones to listen to it, you realise. There’s no going again from this level on. Alright, let’s do it. Get snug.”
He then performed the still-unnamed observe – watch a clip right here:
NEW TAME IMPALA
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NME gave ‘The Gradual Rush’ a four-star evaluation, writing: “So far as follow-ups to an earth-shattering run of albums go, although that is way more than only a strong return. It’s, general, an exhilarating hear. Tame Impala are unlikely to lose any followers by embracing Parker’s pop sensibilities – genres are historical past, man – however it’s a must to admire their wilful need to push into new instructions. This band aren’t rock music’s saviours; they’re a lot greater than that.”
