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Tame Impala's Kevin Parker Confronts Social Awkwardness in Disco-Infused New Album
17 Oct
Summary
- Tame Impala's fifth album 'Deadbeat' blends confessional lyrics with euphoric disco beats
- Parker opens up about difficult childhood and struggles with social anxiety
- Album features raw, soulful piano hooks elevated into wider, production-heavy tracks
In his latest album 'Deadbeat', released in October 2025, Tame Impala's Kevin Parker confronts his social and emotional struggles through a captivating blend of intimate piano-driven confessions and euphoric disco-inspired production.
The 39-year-old Aussie musician, who has risen to mainstream success over the past 20 years as a pop producer for artists like Rihanna and The Weeknd, opens up about his difficult childhood and ongoing battle with social anxiety. Parker was frank in a recent GQ interview about being shunted between homes as his parents split and reconciled, leading him and his brother to live in an outhouse for an extended period during their teens.
