Kevin Parker’s Tame Impala pivots toward the dancefloor with “Dracula,” a synth-heavy single fusing disco, electropop, and psychedelic rock.
Released September 26, 2025, “Dracula” arrives as the third single from the fifth studio album Deadbeat. Parker wrote and produced the track alongside Sarah Aarons, crafting a song that uses the vampire myth as a lens for isolation and self-discovery. The production leans into pulsating basslines, infectious rhythms, and shimmering electronic textures – a sound shaped by Parker’s fascination with Western Australia’s underground rave and bush doof scenes. Lyrically, the track explores the tension between hiding from the world and craving genuine connection, all wrapped in hypnotic, club-ready energy.
Tame Impala “Dracula” has since become one of Parker’s biggest commercial wins, reaching the Top 10 on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Global 200. The track gained wider reach following a remix featuring Jennie of BLACKPINK, which introduced the song to audiences far beyond Parker’s core fanbase. This success reflects how far the project has traveled since its 2010 debut with Innerspeaker, moving across Lonerism, Currents, and The Slow Rush with each album shifting Parker’s sonic priorities.
The rise of “Dracula” suggests Parker remains willing to chase unexpected sounds, regardless of how they land commercially.
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