History of Deadbeat (Tame Impala album) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 17, 2025

Deadbeat is the fifth studio album by Tame Impala, the musical project of Kevin Parker. Released on October 17, 2025, by Columbia Records, it was promoted by the singles "End of Summer", "Loser", and "Dracula". The album represents a continuation of Parker's psychedelic pop and rock style, with experimentation in synth-pop, and electronica. Critics praised Parker's musicianship and songwriting, noting the album's sonic textures and introspective themes. However, some critics found the album repetitive compared to Tame Impala's previous work. Deadbeat achieved commercial success, topping charts in several countries and further solidifying Tame Impala's position in contemporary music.

February 2020: Next album ideas

In February 2020, while promoting The Slow Rush, Kevin Parker mentioned that his next record would not take as long, stating he had many ideas.

February 2022: Album confirmation

In February 2022, Kevin Parker reconfirmed in an interview that his next Tame Impala album would be done sooner than his usual pattern.

2023: Work on Deadbeat begins

Around 2023, Kevin Parker started working on the album Deadbeat.

March 2024: Studio Hint

In March 2024, Kevin Parker posted a picture of himself in his recording studio with the caption "don't worry" hinting at his next album.

June 2025: "End of Summer" performance

In early June 2025, Kevin Parker first performed the song "End of Summer" during a DJ set in Barcelona.

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July 2025: Tracklist Preview

On July 13, 2025, Kevin Parker posted a picture on his Instagram showing a school board with thirteen tracks listed in a table format.

July 2025: "End of Summer" Physical Edition Release

On July 25, 2025, the physical edition of "End of Summer" was released, after an unnamed 12-inch vinyl listing appeared on the Tame Impala webstore for pre-order on July 18, 2025.

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September 2025: "Dracula" Single Release

On September 26, 2025, the third single, "Dracula", was released following teasers on social media. Kevin Parker described the track as a defining moment of the Deadbeat era. The song "Dracula" was written by Parker in collaboration with Sarah Aarons and produced by Parker, with a music video directed by Julian Klincewicz.

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