ACL Live Review: Tame Impala

Aussies go up against GNR with cracked cerebral maelstroms

"...front of the Honda mainstage at the outset of Tame Impala’s headlining set Friday night. “You all really want..."

Oct. 5, 2019 Music Post by Alejandra Ramirez

Tame Impala: Half Glass Full of Wine

Perth fivepiece fogs up a sold-out Stubb’s

"...Australia’s Tame Impala has had a hell of a year. The..."

Feb. 27, 2013 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Levitation Live Shot: Tame Impala

A mud-sodden crowd soaks in catchy pop and jammy breakdowns

"...Following Spiritualized’s artsy space rock, Tame Impala swooped in with crisp, psych-pop bravado. “We’ve wanted..."

May 9, 2015 Music Post by Neph Basedow

Friday ACL Face-Off: Guns N’ Roses vs. Tame Impala

Which headliner stands taller on the fest's first day?

"...Erwin Center, Feb. 23, 1993 Photo by Gary Miller Tame Impala..."

Oct. 4, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Last Week in Live Music: Tame Impala, The Bright Light Social Hour, A Giant Dog, and More

"...Tame Impala at Germania Insurance Amphitheater on Nov. 7, 2021..."

Nov. 9, 2021 Photo Gallery

ACL Review: Tame Impala

“Mind Mischief” for “Apocalypse Dreams” from Down Under

"...Rolling in from Perth, Australia, Tame Impala locked in and held down. Frontman Kevin Parker..."

Oct. 3, 2015 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Without COVID-19 Checks, Two Artists Cancel at Frank Erwin Center

After Michael Bublé dropout, Tame Impala relocates to COTA

"...Bublé’s cancellation of an Erwin Center appearance last week, Tame Impala announced relocation to another venue today. In both..."

Sept. 23, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Top 10 National

"...6) Tame Impala, Lonerism (Modular)..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Luna Luna Moves From Dallas Origins to Riverside Headquarters to ACL Fest Debut

Indie-pop quartet makes “Commitment" to very-much-online Latinx audiences

"...also surrounded by English music, stuff like Frank Ocean, Tame Impala.”..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

ACL Music Festival 2019: Friday, Second Weekend

"...Tame Impala..."

Oct. 12, 2019 Photo Gallery

Eat, Drink, Run

Your ACL prix fixe

"...eat when Run the Jewels ends at 6pm and Tame Impala starts at the same time? Leave it to..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Music Feature by Brandon Watson

2015 Austin City Limits Music Festival Lineup

Foo Fighters, Drake, the Weeknd, and Deadmau5 top fall fest

"...Idol, emo survivors Brand New, and Aussie psych lords Tame Impala – headlining Levitation on Friday...."

May 5, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Levitation Uncorks 2015 Lineup

Former Austin Psych Fest teams with Fun Fun Fun Fest promoter

"...Mac Demarco and Aussie guitar heroes Tame Impala are also coming off big ACL Fest weekends,..."

Dec. 3, 2014 Music Post

ACL Music Fest 2013 Sunday Listings

Blurbing Sunday ACL

"...for a vague sort of redemption. – Jim Caligiuri Tame Impala..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Music Feature

Mamahawk

"...Mamahawk sets aim for cosmic pop with hints of Tame Impala or Unknown Mortal Orchestra's future soul on Brain..."

March 22, 2019 Music Review by Jeremy Steinberger

Brass Bands, Russian Circles, Swindlers, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get loud

"...first full-length in six years, Hyperdrama, which recruits Thundercat, Tame Impala, and Miguel to help tatter spacetime.   –..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Austin Record Convention, Cinco de Mayo Extravaganza, Pecan Street Festival, and UTOPiAfest lead our recommended shows this week

"...Tame Impala's touring bass guitarist comes to Elgin. Entry is..."

May 5, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

ACL Interview: The Chicks’ Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer Talk Social Media, Hometown Feelings, and Plans for a Multigenerational Zilker Debut

“It’s always fun, but nerve-racking, to be back in Texas”

"...for the last 10 years, so I’m listening to Tame Impala when my daughter’s in the car, because she..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Nine Records That Inspired Austin Author Fernando A. Flores' Valleyesque

From Pauline Oliveros to Big Boys, sounds behind the surreal South Texas-rooted story collection

"...biopic, alongside the likes of Stevie Nicks, Jazmine Sullivan, Tame Impala, and more. The four-time local Grammy-winner's inclusion comes..."

June 3, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

What We're Listening to Right Now

Medellin Collection, Kady Rain, David Ramirez, Slomo Drags, Whitmore Sisters, and User Unauthorized

"...pop, with corkscrewing guitar solos and rhythms reminiscent of Tame Impala's best days, lays a compositionally exciting foundation for..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

We Have an Issue: Why Austin?

Scratching our heads over the University of Austin, and celebrating the spirit of creativity and curiousity already alive in our city

"...Giant Dog, Go Fever, Bright Light Social Hour, and Tame Impala...."

Nov. 12, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A tribute songwriting Legend Cindy Walker, Daikaiju, A Giant Dog & Go Fever, Sonic Movidas with Carrie Rodriguez, and Temple of Angels

"...of the Americas Cincinnati-reared, L.A.-based electro-R&B violinist opens for Tame Impala. Michael C. Sharp Tuesday 9, Meanwhile Brewing July’s..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re playing

"...could almost be heard as an Austin equivalent to Tame Impala. Spearheading the band's Aug. 28 follow-up, Jude Vol...."

July 17, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Pop Oddity Caroline Rose Explores Ambition's Seedy Underbelly

Her first Austin album follows a character moving to L.A.

"...resulting instrumentals at times reach the dramatic heights of Tame Impala or St. Vincent...."

Feb. 21, 2020 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

ACL Music Festival 2019: Friday, First Weekend

"...Tame Impala..."

Oct. 5, 2019 Photo Gallery

Faster Than Sound: ACL Fest’s Recipe for Success

Essential ingredients for a modern edition of our city’s largest music festival

"...Texas country rebel Kacey Musgraves and modern psych standard Tame Impala's balanced fandoms transcend...."

Oct. 4, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: A Festival Blooms in the Desert

Amid concern over a new C3 festival, homegrown Marfa Myths strives to grow with the Texas city

"...Childish Gambino, Mumford & Sons, the Cure, Billie Eilish, Tame Impala, Cardi B, and Robyn for two whopping October..."

May 3, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Welcome to the Jungle: Guns N’ Roses Will Headline ACL Fest 2019

Plus Childish Gambino, Billie Eilish, Cardi B, the Cure, and Mumford

"...Childish Gambino, Mumford & Sons, the Cure, Billie Eilish, Tame Impala, Cardi B, and Robyn top the poster this..."

April 30, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Expand Your Mind With These 13 Psychedelic Bands at SXSW

"...Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard than the more gentile Tame Impala, as last year's acid blotter High Visceral {Part..."

March 15, 2019 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Shmu

"...Glow flashes between Shuggie Otis, Discipline-era King Crimson, and Tame Impala, abandoning well-trod neural pathways. The tribal synth hypnosis..."

Oct. 26, 2018 Music Review by Greg Beets

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