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Artists like Tame Impala — and the music that made them

Psychedelic Pop · 2007-present
Psychedelic pop mastermind crafting dreamy, synth-soaked sonic landscapes
Tame Impala is the psychedelic music project of Australian multi-instrumentalist Kevin Parker, who writes, records, performs, and produces all of the project's music in his home studio. Parker's lush, reverb-drenched soundscapes have redefined modern psychedelic pop, influencing countless artists and earning critical acclaim for albums like 'Currents' and 'Lonerism'.
Essential tracks
The Less I Know The Better
Elephant
Feels Like We Only Go Backwards
Did you know
Kevin Parker records all Tame Impala albums entirely by himself, playing every instrument
The project's name comes from the 2008 Kevin Parker song 'Tame Impala' by his former band
Rihanna sampled 'New Person, Same Old Mistakes' for her song 'Same Ol' Mistakes' on 'Anti'
“Dreamy psychedelia meets pristine pop production in Kevin Parker's sonic universe.”
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Tame Impala
2007-present
The Flaming Lips
1983-present
cited
Dungen
1999-present
cited
Melodys Echo Chamber
2010-present
cited
The Beatles
1960-1970
cited
Pink Floyd
1965-1995
cited
Todd Rundgren
1968-present
sonic
The Beach Boys
1961-present
sonic
The Zombies
1961-1967, 1990-present
sonic
Love
1965-1974
movement
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What makes the sound
Sonic elements
Heavily processed vocals with phaser and reverb
Analog synthesizers and vintage drum machines
Backward guitar effects and tape manipulation
Layered harmonies over steady grooves
Start with these tracks
Feels Like We Only Go Backwards
Elephant
The Less I Know the Better
Borderline
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Music like Tame Impala — Tame Impala is the psychedelic music project of Australian multi-instrumentalist Kevin Parker, who writes, records, performs, and produces all of the project's music in his home studio. Parker's lush, reverb-drenched soundscapes have redefined modern psychedelic pop, influencing countless artists and earning critical acclaim for albums like 'Currents' and 'Lonerism'.

Artists like Tame Impala today include Pond, MGMT, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Temples. If you enjoy Tame Impala, these artists share similar sonic qualities, influences, and emotional range.

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