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15:57, 12 October 2025StarLordhttps://australianhistory.net/Contents/Tame_Impala.php
==Tame Impala==
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Tame Impala
| image =
| image_caption = Kevin Parker performing live as Tame Impala
| background = group or band
| origin = Perth, Western Australia
| genre = Psychedelic rock, psychedelic pop, indie rock, neo-psychedelia, synth-pop
| years_active = 2007–present
| label = Modular, Interscope, Fiction, Island, Columbia
| associated_acts = Pond, Melody's Echo Chamber, Kevin Parker, GUM
| current_members = Kevin Parker
| past_members = Dominic Simper, Jay Watson, Cam Avery, Julien Barbagallo, Nick Allbrook
}}<br><br>'''Tame Impala''' is an Australian psychedelic music project created by multi-instrumentalist and producer Kevin Parker in Perth, Western Australia. Parker writes, records, and produces all of the project's music himself. For live performances, Tame Impala tours as a full band including long-time collaborators such as Dominic Simper, Jay Watson, Cam Avery, and Julien Barbagallo.<ref>The Story of Kevin Parker and Tame Impala, Scribd, accessed 2025, p. 3</ref>
15:57, 12 October 2025StarLordhttps://australianhistory.net/Contents/Tame_Impala.php
== History ==
Kevin Parker began recording home demos in the mid-2000s, inspired by 1960s and 1970s psychedelic rock and modern electronic production. These recordings drew attention from the Australian independent label Modular Recordings, leading to the formation of Tame Impala in 2007.<ref>The Story of Kevin Parker and Tame Impala, Scribd, 2018, pp. 4–5</ref><br><br>Tame Impala released its debut studio album '''Innerspeaker''' in 2010. The record received widespread critical praise for its expansive production and guitar-driven psychedelic sound.<ref>The Story of Kevin Parker and Tame Impala, Scribd, 2018, p. 6</ref><br><br>In 2012, Parker released the second album '''Lonerism''', which expanded the project’s international success. It won multiple ARIA Awards and established Tame Impala as a leading act in modern psychedelic pop.<ref>The Story of Kevin Parker and Tame Impala, Scribd, 2018, pp. 7–8</ref><br><br>The third studio album, '''Currents''' (2015), marked a shift toward electronic and synth-based sounds. The single “Let It Happen” became one of Parker’s most acclaimed productions, blending elements of dance music with dreamy vocals and introspective lyrics.<ref>The Story of Kevin Parker and Tame Impala, Scribd, 2018, pp. 9–10</ref><br><br>'''The Slow Rush''' was released in February 2020, recorded largely in Los Angeles and Fremantle. The album explored themes of time, change, and nostalgia, supported by lush synthesiser arrangements and Parker’s signature production style.<ref>The Story of Kevin Parker and Tame Impala, Scribd, 2018, p. 11</ref>
15:57, 12 October 2025StarLordhttps://australianhistory.net/Contents/Tame_Impala.php
== Musical style and influence ==
Tame Impala’s sound merges vintage psychedelic textures with modern production. Parker often records all parts himself, creating dense layers of guitars, synthesisers, and processed vocals. His approach has been described as both experimental and accessible, bridging classic rock influences with contemporary pop sensibilities.<ref>The Story of Kevin Parker and Tame Impala, Scribd, 2018, p. 12</ref>
15:57, 12 October 2025StarLordhttps://australianhistory.net/Contents/Tame_Impala.php
== Members ==
; Studio
* Kevin Parker – all instruments, vocals, production <br><br>; Live band (various years)
* Kevin Parker – vocals, guitar, synthesiser
* Dominic Simper – guitar, synthesiser
* Jay Watson – synthesiser, vocals
* Cam Avery – bass guitar, vocals
* Julien Barbagallo – drums, vocals
15:57, 12 October 2025StarLordhttps://australianhistory.net/Contents/Tame_Impala.php
== Discography ==
* Innerspeaker (2010)
* Lonerism (2012)
* Currents (2015)
* The Slow Rush (2020)
* Deadbeat (scheduled 2025)
15:57, 12 October 2025StarLordhttps://australianhistory.net/Contents/Tame_Impala.php
== Awards ==
Tame Impala has received numerous ARIA Awards, including Best Rock Album and Album of the Year, and several Grammy nominations.<ref>The Story of Kevin Parker and Tame Impala, Scribd, 2018, p. 13</ref>
15:57, 12 October 2025StarLordhttps://australianhistory.net/Contents/Tame_Impala.php
==References==
{{Reflist}}
15:54, 12 October 2025StarLordhttps://australianhistory.net/Contents/Tame_Impala.php
==Tame Impala==
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Tame Impala
| image =
| image_caption = Kevin Parker performing live as Tame Impala
| background = group_or_band
| origin = Perth, Western Australia
| genre = Psychedelic rock, psychedelic pop, indie rock, neo-psychedelia, synth-pop
| years_active = 2007–present
| label = Modular, Interscope, Fiction, Island, Columbia
| associated_acts = Pond, Melody's Echo Chamber, Kevin Parker, GUM
| current_members = Kevin Parker
| past_members = Dominic Simper, Jay Watson, Cam Avery, Julien Barbagallo, Nick Allbrook
}}<br><br>'''Tame Impala''' is an Australian psychedelic music project created by multi-instrumentalist and producer Kevin Parker in Perth, Western Australia. Parker writes, records, and produces all of the project's music himself. For live performances, Tame Impala tours as a full band including long-time collaborators such as Dominic Simper, Jay Watson, Cam Avery, and Julien Barbagallo.<ref>The Story of Kevin Parker and Tame Impala, Scribd, accessed 2025, p. 3</ref>
15:54, 12 October 2025StarLordhttps://australianhistory.net/Contents/Tame_Impala.php
== History ==
Kevin Parker began recording home demos in the mid-2000s, inspired by 1960s and 1970s psychedelic rock and modern electronic production. These recordings drew attention from the Australian independent label Modular Recordings, leading to the formation of Tame Impala in 2007.<ref>The Story of Kevin Parker and Tame Impala, Scribd, 2018, pp. 4–5</ref><br><br>Tame Impala released its debut studio album '''Innerspeaker''' in 2010. The record received widespread critical praise for its expansive production and guitar-driven psychedelic sound.<ref>The Story of Kevin Parker and Tame Impala, Scribd, 2018, p. 6</ref><br><br>In 2012, Parker released the second album '''Lonerism''', which expanded the project’s international success. It won multiple ARIA Awards and established Tame Impala as a leading act in modern psychedelic pop.<ref>The Story of Kevin Parker and Tame Impala, Scribd, 2018, pp. 7–8</ref><br><br>The third studio album, '''Currents''' (2015), marked a shift toward electronic and synth-based sounds. The single “Let It Happen” became one of Parker’s most acclaimed productions, blending elements of dance music with dreamy vocals and introspective lyrics.<ref>The Story of Kevin Parker and Tame Impala, Scribd, 2018, pp. 9–10</ref><br><br>'''The Slow Rush''' was released in February 2020, recorded largely in Los Angeles and Fremantle. The album explored themes of time, change, and nostalgia, supported by lush synthesiser arrangements and Parker’s signature production style.<ref>The Story of Kevin Parker and Tame Impala, Scribd, 2018, p. 11</ref>
15:54, 12 October 2025StarLordhttps://australianhistory.net/Contents/Tame_Impala.php
== Musical style and influence ==
Tame Impala’s sound merges vintage psychedelic textures with modern production. Parker often records all parts himself, creating dense layers of guitars, synthesisers, and processed vocals. His approach has been described as both experimental and accessible, bridging classic rock influences with contemporary pop sensibilities.<ref>The Story of Kevin Parker and Tame Impala, Scribd, 2018, p. 12</ref>
15:54, 12 October 2025StarLordhttps://australianhistory.net/Contents/Tame_Impala.php
== Members ==
; Studio
* Kevin Parker – all instruments, vocals, production <br><br>; Live band (various years)
* Kevin Parker – vocals, guitar, synthesiser
* Dominic Simper – guitar, synthesiser
* Jay Watson – synthesiser, vocals
* Cam Avery – bass guitar, vocals
* Julien Barbagallo – drums, vocals
15:54, 12 October 2025StarLordhttps://australianhistory.net/Contents/Tame_Impala.php
== Discography ==
* Innerspeaker (2010)
* Lonerism (2012)
* Currents (2015)
* The Slow Rush (2020)
* Deadbeat (scheduled 2025)
15:54, 12 October 2025StarLordhttps://australianhistory.net/Contents/Tame_Impala.php
== Awards ==
Tame Impala has received numerous ARIA Awards, including Best Rock Album and Album of the Year, and several Grammy nominations.<ref>The Story of Kevin Parker and Tame Impala, Scribd, 2018, p. 13</ref>
15:54, 12 October 2025StarLordhttps://australianhistory.net/Contents/Tame_Impala.php
==References==
{{Reflist}}
15:53, 12 October 2025StarLordhttps://australianhistory.net/Contents/Tame_Impala.php
==Tame Impala==
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Tame Impala
| image =
| image_caption = Kevin Parker performing live as Tame Impala
| background = group_or_band
| origin = Perth, Western Australia
| genre = Psychedelic rock, psychedelic pop, indie rock, neo-psychedelia, synth-pop
| years_active = 2007–present
| label = Modular, Interscope, Fiction, Island, Columbia
| associated_acts = Pond, Melody's Echo Chamber, Kevin Parker, GUM
| current_members = Kevin Parker
| past_members = Dominic Simper, Jay Watson, Cam Avery, Julien Barbagallo, Nick Allbrook
}}

'''Tame Impala''' is an Australian psychedelic music project created by multi-instrumentalist and producer Kevin Parker in Perth, Western Australia. Parker writes, records, and produces all of the project's music himself. For live performances, Tame Impala tours as a full band including long-time collaborators such as Dominic Simper, Jay Watson, Cam Avery, and Julien Barbagallo.<ref>The Story of Kevin Parker and Tame Impala, Scribd, accessed 2025, p. 3</ref>

15:52, 12 October 2025StarLordhttps://australianhistory.net/Contents/Tame_Impala.php
==Tame Impala==
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Tame Impala
| image =
| image_caption = Kevin Parker performing live as Tame Impala
| background = group_or_band
| origin = Perth, Western Australia
| genre = Psychedelic rock, psychedelic pop, indie rock, neo-psychedelia, synth-pop
| years_active = 2007–present
| label = Modular, Interscope, Fiction, Island, Columbia
| associated_acts = Pond, Melody's Echo Chamber, Kevin Parker, GUM
| current_members = Kevin Parker
| past_members = Dominic Simper, Jay Watson, Cam Avery, Julien Barbagallo, Nick Allbrook
}}

'''Tame Impala''' is an Australian psychedelic music project created by multi-instrumentalist and producer Kevin Parker in Perth, Western Australia. Parker writes, records, and produces all of the project's music himself. For live performances, Tame Impala tours as a full band including long-time collaborators such as Dominic Simper, Jay Watson, Cam Avery, and Julien Barbagallo.<ref>The Story of Kevin Parker and Tame Impala, Scribd, accessed 2025, p. 3</ref>

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