Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker is a regional burner

Tame Impala's Kevin Parker: A Regional Burner

Tame Impala's Kevin Parker attended Blazing Swan, a regional burn in Western Australia, while making his album Deadbeat.

Recently, rave music has become more mainstream, with pop and rap incorporating elements of jungle and drum 'n' bass.

However, Kevin Parker's latest album, Deadbeat, isn't a result of following trends, but rather his long-time experience as a raver.

"That idea of just endless, hypnotic music that a field full of people can tap into,"

Parker told The New Yorker, referencing "doofs," off-the-grid raves held in the wild, which inspired his new record.

Author's summary: Kevin Parker's new album Deadbeat is inspired by his raver experiences.

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