All Songs Considered The Contenders, Vol. 21: Tame Impala, Dominic Fike, Amber Mark, more
Sep 30, 2025
Explore the energetic club sounds of Tame Impala in their new single "Dracula," blending rave influences with euphoric vibes. Discover Gabriel Jacoby's infectious funk in "The One" and delve into Dominic Fike's fragmented storytelling through his mixtape "Rocket." NewDad's dramatic "Misery" merges shoegaze with explosive emotion, while Madi Diaz's "Heavy Metal" tackles family themes with powerful wordplay. Amber Mark's R&B single "Too Much" highlights her innovative approach to the genre, creating a captivating lineup of contemporary sounds.
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Tame Impala's Club Turn
- Tame Impala's new single "Dracula" shifts Kevin Parker toward club and rave influences, marking a bold stylistic departure.
- The band also delivered a Tiny Desk performance described as unlike anything they've done before.
Discovering Gabriel Jacoby
- Sheldon Pearce discovered Gabriel Jacoby unexpectedly and describes the song "The One" as instantly addictive.
- Jacoby's background: a 26-year-old South Carolina-born audio engineer turned artist who moved to Tampa and found his voice this year.
Fragmented Creativity Fits The Times
- Dominic Fike's Rocket mixtape embraces fragmentation, with many short sketches that showcase wildly different sounds and moods.
- That fragmentation reflects a creative impulse fitting the fragmented media age Robin Hilton describes.