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Bands Similar to Tame Impala

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qazwsxedc34
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Are there any bands similar to Tame Impala, more specifically similar to there older albums. I have only found one band called Temples.
Jan 26 2015 12:35PM
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qazwsxedc34
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Thanks, appreciate it. Bob Proper is phenomenal.
Jan 26 2015 1:03PM
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GrahamGould
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There's a band called the men that are pretty similar in that they sound a lot older than they are, but they do have kind of a different style. Still, if you like tame impala you will probably like the men.
Jan 26 2015 1:49PM
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PM4FreeJiberish
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This band Diiv is sort of similar
Jan 26 2015 1:56PM
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S.M.G
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threads
Jan 26 2015 1:57PM
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B-runge
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The beatles
Jan 26 2015 1:58PM
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Blurst
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I was going to say Temples but you already got that one.

What part about Tame Impala do you really like?
Jan 26 2015 2:22PM
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whoa-dere
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B-rungeThe beatles


migos
Jan 26 2015 2:24PM
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broto
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while not as similar as you may like, some artists you might enjoy if you enjoy tame impala are groups like phantogram, galaxie 500, STRFKR, delicate steve (some DANK songs on Wondervisions) and foxygen. the war on drugs has a similar psychedelic rock feel but are much more smooth and relaxed (but are still fucking awesome). after doing a bit of googling, i see some sites will suggest you mac demarco, who is really fucking good in his own regard, but a lot slower and sappier than tame impala.

tame impala is a really unique group and it's hard to find similarly sounding bands.

also, the album Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots by The Flaming Lips is incredible. and as someone has already said, the beatles if you've never dabbled into their stuff. many people dub tame impala a modern beatles-like band.
Jan 26 2015 2:27PM
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qazwsxedc34
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BlurstI was going to say Temples but you already got that one.

What part about Tame Impala do you really like?


Well, I like tame impala’s older albums, like Sundown Syndrome and Tame Impala EP. Their newer album lonerism is too fuzzy and electronic for me but still good.

I guess I like that 60’s influence and their reverb, phasing sound.
Jan 26 2015 2:29PM
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rudager
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Check out Cream.
They were who Tame Impala reminded me of when I first heard them.
Jan 26 2015 2:51PM
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Jamartini
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Portugal. The Man
Jan 26 2015 3:16PM
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johnnyBuz
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While not entirely similar, you may like Glass Animals. They've got a spacey mellow vibe but not quite as psychedelic.

Also +1 on STRFKR and Portugal the Man.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/751124/Glass-Animals-performing--quot-Gooey-quot--Live-on-KCRW

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/751125/Portugal--The-Man---Work-All-Day---The-Satanic-Satanist

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/751126/Starfucker---Miracle-Mile---Full-Album

Also Kevin Parker (of Tame Impala) just did a collaboration with Mark Ronson. Pretty funky tune.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/751127/Mark-Ronson---Daffodils--Audio--ft--Kevin-Parker
Jan 26 2015 3:59PM
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SupremeDeity
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Foxygen
Jan 26 2015 5:15PM
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notspoicey
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brotomac demarco, who is really fucking good in his own regard


god bless
Jan 26 2015 6:41PM
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NinetyFour
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Just a quick post here, with my suggestions based off of what Mind Mischief sounds like because I haven't heard their older stuff:

Wolfmother
The Heavy Eyes
Goat (Run to your Mama was used in a Big Picture edit)

I'll try to listen to some of their older stuff and see if I have anything for ya then.
Jan 26 2015 7:35PM
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broto
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also, melody's echo chamber is tight
Jan 26 2015 7:42PM
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mode2n
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Check out Darude. They have this one track called Sandstorm, and it's super psych sounding.
Jan 26 2015 7:43PM
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SupremeDeity
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VHS_TimeCheck out Darude. They have this one track called Sandstorm, and it's super psych sounding.


dudududu dudududu
Jan 26 2015 8:00PM
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Bensun
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I know portugal the man has already said but I basically enjoy listening to every one of their songs.


slow loris which is featured in a couple tc episodes.

and tycho. none of them are too similar but they are all definitely worth a try.
Jan 26 2015 8:31PM
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notspoicey
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Bensunand tycho.

damn this thread is on a ball!
Jan 26 2015 10:55PM
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bleevus
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SupremeDeityFoxygen


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Jan 26 2015 11:40PM
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Professor_L
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Some earlier pink floyd is pretty similar like the album the piper at the gates of dawn. Grizzly bear is kind of like tame impala. Radiohead is a bit like them, the style of singing is very similar.
Jan 26 2015 11:59PM
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Dragonslayer101
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Well man my band Wild Gazelle is pretty good but you've probably never heard of them because its so underground #2indie4you


Im sorry I dont have any actual answer OP
Jan 27 2015 12:32AM
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Wampire
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slowdive
Jan 27 2015 12:37AM
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Alex_G
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all these responses suck. what you want is connan moccasin, and ty segall & white fence
Jan 27 2015 1:00PM
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johnnyBuz
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BensunI know portugal the man has already said but I basically enjoy listening to every one of their songs.


slow loris which is featured in a couple tc episodes.

and tycho. none of them are too similar but they are all definitely worth a try.


tycho is money though it's hard to compare an instrumental band to a band with lyrics. this song rocks though, great tune to ski to.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/751423/Tycho-performing--quot-Awake-quot--Live-on-KCRW
Jan 27 2015 1:50PM
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a_burger
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Kevin Parker is involved with a lot of other projects, Melody's Echo Chamber is really good (produced by Kevin), Definitely check out Mink Mussell Creek as that pretty closely resembles early Tame Impala.

Pond is also a great group but varies a lot. Beards, Wives, Denim was also produced by Kevin and is pretty good, Hobo Rocket however has a very abrasive lofi sound if you like that. New Album coming soon sounds great too based on whats been released.

Have you heard all of their Demos from that era op? There's about an albums worth plus a few more floating out their.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/751473/Tame-Impala-B-Sides-and-Rarities--Full-Album-
Jan 27 2015 4:37PM
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Wampire
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Alex_Gall these responses suck. what you want is connan moccasin, and ty segall & white fence


Ur response sucks. Ty and white fence are nothing likeep tame impala. You're just trying to show off that you know some undeeground garage rock/punk. both of those bands are tite as shit but neither of them are like tand impala
Jan 27 2015 5:36PM
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qazwsxedc34
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Been looking hard and I found some similar bands.

Pond
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/751500/Pond---Elegant-Design

Mini Mansions
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/751501/Mini-Mansions--Crime-of-the-season

Also,

Foxygen
Wood Shjips
Wolf People
The Dee Dee Dums
Melody’s Echo Camber
Elephant Stone
Jan 27 2015 6:00PM
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be.kill
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Innerspeaker's one of my favorite albums. You should check out Animal Collective, here's some of my favorites by them
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/751504/Animal-Collective---Graze--Fall-Be-Kind-https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/751505/What-Would-I-Want--Sky--Album-Version-
Jan 27 2015 6:23PM
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ghosthop
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https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/751512/Wildhoney---Molly



wildhoney
Jan 27 2015 6:50PM
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*Bird
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for all you band wagon tame impala fans, Kevin Parker is the man behind Tame Impala. He essentially writes/records all of it. Everyone that plays in his live band has their own music projects, making up a lot of the psychedelic rock scene in Perth. One of these is "POND." Kevin Parker plays drums for them. Melody Prochet, Kevin parkers ex- girlfriend made "Melody's Echo Chamber," which has a tame impala like sound but with female vocals, Kevin parker helped produce this album. Jay Watson, who plays in Tame Impala and POND, has his own project called "GUM" which is also psychedelic.
Jan 27 2015 7:02PM
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broto
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*Birdfor all you band wagon tame impala fans, Kevin Parker is the man behind Tame Impala. He essentially writes/records all of it. Everyone that plays in his live band has their own music projects, making up a lot of the psychedelic rock scene in Perth. One of these is "POND." Kevin Parker plays drums for them. Melody Prochet, Kevin parkers ex- girlfriend made "Melody's Echo Chamber," which has a tame impala like sound but with female vocals, Kevin parker helped produce this album. Jay Watson, who plays in Tame Impala and POND, has his own project called "GUM" which is also psychedelic.


someone tell that man to make some babies
Jan 27 2015 7:13PM
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a_burger
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so whos hyped for the new album thats coming soon?
Jan 27 2015 9:02PM
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qazwsxedc34
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A_Burgerso whos hyped for the new album thats coming soon?


New album??
Jan 27 2015 9:09PM
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Spagett+
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https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/751611/Shakira---Hips-Don--39-t-Lie-ft--Wyclef-Jean
Jan 27 2015 11:10PM
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Utard
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Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Allah-Las
The Growlers
Devendra Banhart
Youth Lagoon
Local Natives
Guards
Mikal Cronin
Dead Ghosts
Dr. Dog
Megapuss
Jan 28 2015 1:00AM
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Utard
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WampireYou're just trying to show off that you know some undeeground garage rock/punk.


haha says the guy named "wampire"
Jan 28 2015 1:01AM
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Alex_G
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WampireUr response sucks. Ty and white fence are nothing likeep tame impala. You're just trying to show off that you know some undeeground garage rock/punk. both of those bands are tite as shit but neither of them are like tand impala


with all due respect, its this new psychedelia surf rock movement that's going on right now. it has nothing to do with punks or garages. did you even listen to connan moccasin?
Jan 28 2015 2:40AM
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