Tame Impala brought back a fan-favorite favorite from their vault on Halloween night in Brooklyn, as Kevin Parker performed the live rarity "Sundown Syndrome" for the first time in seven years at Barclays Center.
The psychedelic gem, originally released as Tame Impala's debut single in 2009, had been a staple of the band's sets since 2018, but made an unexpected return to the stage on night three of their four-night sold-out run. Parker and his touring band donned costumes inspired by his early "scarf-era" aesthetic, adding to the show's Halloween chaos.
The evening took a surreal turn when comedian Eric Andre appeared in the backstage bathroom cam, sharing a quick kiss with Kevin Parker that left the crowd in stitches. This unexpected cameo was just one of the many surprises in store for fans of Tame Impala on this night.
"Sundown Syndrome" joins a string of other new and old tracks played during the Deadbeat Tour, which kicked off earlier in the week with several surprise debuts, including a cover of Justice's "D.A.N.C.E." The tour is supporting Parker's latest album, Deadbeat, which debuted at number one on six different rankings.
Deadbeat has been a commercial success, landing in the top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart and cracking the top five for Tame Impala. It also topped several other genre-specific charts, including Top Rock & Alternative Albums. The album's success is no surprise given its inspired sound, which Parker credits to his experiences at Western Australia rave scenes.
The Deadbeat Tour continues with its final Brooklyn date on Friday before heading to Toronto and beyond, promising fans a night they'll never forget with Tame Impala's unique blend of psychedelia and live performance.
The psychedelic gem, originally released as Tame Impala's debut single in 2009, had been a staple of the band's sets since 2018, but made an unexpected return to the stage on night three of their four-night sold-out run. Parker and his touring band donned costumes inspired by his early "scarf-era" aesthetic, adding to the show's Halloween chaos.
The evening took a surreal turn when comedian Eric Andre appeared in the backstage bathroom cam, sharing a quick kiss with Kevin Parker that left the crowd in stitches. This unexpected cameo was just one of the many surprises in store for fans of Tame Impala on this night.
"Sundown Syndrome" joins a string of other new and old tracks played during the Deadbeat Tour, which kicked off earlier in the week with several surprise debuts, including a cover of Justice's "D.A.N.C.E." The tour is supporting Parker's latest album, Deadbeat, which debuted at number one on six different rankings.
Deadbeat has been a commercial success, landing in the top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart and cracking the top five for Tame Impala. It also topped several other genre-specific charts, including Top Rock & Alternative Albums. The album's success is no surprise given its inspired sound, which Parker credits to his experiences at Western Australia rave scenes.
The Deadbeat Tour continues with its final Brooklyn date on Friday before heading to Toronto and beyond, promising fans a night they'll never forget with Tame Impala's unique blend of psychedelia and live performance.
it's been ages since we last heard it live and i was starting to think it was gone for good! the costumes were sooo cool too, loved the scarf vibe 
and omg Eric Andre's cameo in the backstage bathroom cam had me DYING 
that guy always knows how to bring the laughs. can't wait for the rest of the tour and seeing what other surprises Kevin has up his sleeve 
... I mean, it's been a staple of their sets since 2018, but come on, fans should've known better by now 
. And Kevin Parker's costume game? On point, dude! Those scarf-inspired outfits were everything during the 'scarf era' 
. As for Eric Andre showing up in the bathroom cam... omg, what a surprise, right? 
. And yeah, Deadbeat's commercial success isn't surprising at all... the album just has this incredible inspired sound that's straight fire 
. Anyway, I'm excited for the final Brooklyn date on Friday 
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. That costume tho, he looked like a total tripper 
. Parker's been killing it with Deadbeat, I mean who else can make psychedelic rock cool again 
. Can't wait for the rest of the tour, Toronto is gonna get lit 
!
. And omg, that Eric Andre cameo was EVERYTHING 
. Anyway, Deadbeat Tour is living its best life and I'm so hyped for the final dates 
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I'm loving how Tame Impala is giving fans a show they'll never forget, with new tracks and old favorites alike. Deadbeat has been a game-changer for Parker, it's amazing to see his experiences in the rave scenes translate to such an inspired sound. 
can't wait for the rest of the tour! 
and I'm stoked they're playing it tonight 
I was thinking, it's awesome that Kevin Parker decided to bring back "Sundown Syndrome" after 7 years 
. It's like he's giving his fans a special treat on Halloween night 
. I'm curious to see what the rest of the tour has in store for us... will they keep playing old favorites like "Sundown Syndrome" or will we get some brand new material? 
I mean, who expected him to bust out "Sundown Syndrome" after seven years?! It was like he had a special button on his keyboard that said "Halloween magic, activate!" The whole show just got so much crazier with Eric Andre's cameo lol what even is this guy doing in the bathroom, tho? 
. Can't wait for the rest of the tour, Toronto is gonna be lit! 
Anyway, I'm stoked to see Tame Impala keep pushing the boundaries of live performances... it's gonna be a wild ride! 
. I swear, Tame Impala is one of those rare bands that just gets better with time... and now they're on their last day in Brooklyn, gotta make it a night to remember! 
that guy is a genius, I'm dead! 
my friend ryan just got back from hawaii and he said it's a total life changer he even brought some back to us here in the states and now we're hooked