However, the high degree of creative freedom is what allows Tame Impala’s music to thrive. Given that his process is isolated and free of deadlines, Parker has admitted in multiple interviews to obsessing over the smallest details of his songs, delaying the songwriting as a result. His contributions can be heard on Rhianna’s “Same ‘Ol Mistakes”, Travis Scott’s “Skeletons”, Kanye’s “Ghost Town”, and supposedly on Post Malone’s “Circles”. His skills alone as both a musician and engineer allowed him to go from performing Beatles-like songs in his isolated hometown of Perth, Australia to working with the likes of Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky, Travis Scott, Kanye West, Rhianna and Lady Gaga in America. His successful D-I-Y approach soon attracted the attention of other musicians, allowing Parker to start quietly working in the worlds of rap and R&B. It’s a common misconception given their elaborate sound and live performances. However, to truly understand the delay in Tame Impala’s new music, one must understand the group is not a band, but actually a one-man effort of frontman Kevin Parker who writes, records, mixes, and produces all of the music by himself. Foreword senior staff writer, Omri Raz suggested, “Maybe the album was just too lit.” Nothing that happened was anything he could control, and fortunately was not too distressed to make more music. Parker only managed to save a bass guitar (his vintage ‘60’s Hofner 500/1) and the laptop containing his new music, leaving all of his other instruments and recording equipment to parish. Following a productive first night, the singer was awoken early the next morning to the sight of smoke and flames surrounding the home, realizing he was caught in a deadly wildfire. In an interview with the New York Times, frontman Kevin Parker (pictured above) revealed that he started recording in late 2018 at an Airbnb in Malibu, CA. The answer lies in one of the prevailing issues of our generation: global warming. Why is it that this band, with more media attention and a larger fanbase than ever, is failing to release long-awaited new music? Yet, the summer of 2019 is over with shorter days, falling leaves, colder weather, and no new Tame Impala to warm us up. Four long years after the breakthrough success of 2015’s Currents, the group strung together a series of notable performances in 2019 at Austin City Limits, Boston Calling, and Lollapalooza, fostering excitement and anticipation in fans. After showcasing new singles on SNL and headlining Coachella in spring, it looked as if a new album from Austrailian psychedelic/electronic band Tame Impala was imminent.
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