Tame Impala Unveils New Single under Columbia Records, Available Now for Listening
Tame Impala, the innovative Australian producer and songwriter, has just released a new single titled "End of Summer." This is the first solo release under the Columbia Records imprint, marking a new era for the artist.
The track invokes the spirit of Acid House music from 1989, showcasing a shift in Tame Impala's sound. "End of Summer" is a seven-minute exploration of different sonic settings, featuring a haunting layer of shifting synths, a massive kick, subtle lead, and light percussive touches.
Kevin Parker, the creative force behind Tame Impala, has once again written, produced, mixed, and performed the track himself. The production techniques on "End of Summer" emphasize a polished electronic texture with acid house elements, showcasing Parker's continuing experimentation with dance music beyond the psychedelic rock and synth-pop tones that characterized earlier work.
While the single itself is a solo effort, Parker's broader work includes collaborations with major contemporary artists like Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, SZA, and others. However, these collaborations do not directly impact this single.
The music video for "End of Summer," directed by Julian Klincewicz, complements the track's vibe with a narrative involving a motorbike theft and desert-like visuals. This visual accompaniment echoes the song’s dusty, ethereal tone.
Here's a summary of the key aspects of "End of Summer":
- Label: First release under Columbia Records
- Sound Evolution: Shift towards acid house and electronic dance; trance-inspired with persistent kick
- Production: Kevin Parker solo production; electronic textures, acid house influences
- Collaborations: No direct collaborators on this single; known for producing for top artists separately
- Visuals: Music video directed by Julian Klincewicz, echoing the song’s dusty, ethereal tone
With "End of Summer," Tame Impala has blended their psychedelic roots with dancefloor-ready production and fresh creative visuals, heralding a new era for the artist. The single is now available for viewing, and the music video can be found online.
The artist, Tame Impala, has ventured into a new realm under the Columbia Records imprint, releasing a single titled "End of Summer" that showcases a transition into Acid House music entertainment. The haunting, seven-minute track features Kevin Parker's production skills, as he performed, mixed, and wrote the music himself, showcasing the house setting in its polished electronic texture.
