Tame Impala Addresses Accusations of Selling Out for Profit with Latest Music Release

Tame Impala, led by Australian multi-instrumentalist Kevin Parker, responded to claims of shifting to commercial music for profit. As he prepares to launch his fifth studio album, ‘Deadbeat,’ Parker addressed his critics in an interview with Zane Lowe.

Addressing Accusations

Parker defended his artistic integrity by challenging the notion that his music is driven by commercial success. He argued that if his main goal were profit, he would simply repeat past successes.

On Creative Risk and Diversity

Parker highlighted the risks he took with previous works like the 2015 album ‘Currents,’ which featured unconventional choices for its time. He expressed a preference for pioneering new sounds instead of repeating established formulas.

Past Hits and Challenges

• Parker revealed that hits like ‘Elephant’ and ‘New Person, Same Ol’ Mistakes’ nearly didn’t make their respective albums.
• ‘Elephant’ became a Tame Impala staple, while ‘New Person, Same Ol’ Mistakes’ was famously covered by Rihanna on her 2016 ‘ANTI’ album.

Upcoming Tours

The band is set for extensive tours across the US, UK, and Europe, starting later this year. The US leg kicks off in October 2025 at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, continuing on to major cities like Chicago and Los Angeles.

The exciting tour encompasses stops in significant arenas across Europe from April to May 2026, including London’s O2 Arena, where they plan to enthrall fans with their new music.