Why Deadbeat Sounds Nothing Like Old Tame Impala

Tame Impala’s new album Deadbeat marks a major sonic shift — trading in the lush, electronic swirl of Currents and The Slow Rush for a more grounded, acoustic sound. Songs like Loser and Dracula highlight this new balance between organic percussion and subtle synth textures. In this video, I explore how Kevin Parker’s evolution as a producer, his work with Justice, and his creation of the Orchid keyboard have shaped this new era of Tame Impala.