Tame Impala

Australia, 2007–now

Essentially the one-man studio project of Perth's Kevin Parker, formed in 2007. From the fuzzed psych-rock of Lonerism to the shimmering synth-pop of Currents, Parker's Beatles- and Beach-Boys-steeped songcraft made him one of the defining psychedelic artists of his generation.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced Tame Impala and 0 artists Tame Impala influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Tame Impala?

• The Beatles — Kevin Parker's psychedelic songwriting is steeped in the Beatles — their melodic, studio-experimental pop is Tame Impala's core template.
• The Beach Boys — The Beach Boys' lush harmony and Brian Wilson's studio craft are a deep influence on Tame Impala's sun-dappled psychedelia.