How Long Gone 859. - Tame Impala
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Oct 20, 2025 Kevin Parker, the Australian musician behind Tame Impala, dives into his new album, Deadbeat. He hilariously shares his preference for others ordering for him at restaurants and his unique pre-show gin routine. Kevin delves into the creativity behind his self-made Orchid chord generator and the changes in his songwriting post-fatherhood. He also explores the challenges of performing live and reveals his thoughts on the pressures of staying youthful in the industry, all while juggling family life and exciting new tour plans.
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Loves Letting Others Order For Him
- Kevin Parker hates shopping and prefers others to order for him at restaurants.
- He enjoys when someone else makes choices so he can avoid decision fatigue.
Pub Culture Shapes Drinking Habits
- Parker links Australian drinking culture to pub-centered social life and restrained emotional openness.
- He says pubs serve as the default social outlet, explaining heavier drinking norms.
Discipline Drinking For Better Shows
- Parker cut back on drinking before touring to be stage-ready and disciplined.
- He follows a strict pre-show gin routine to manage nerves and performance energy.