Tame Impala returns triumphantly with “End of Summer”, a seven‑minute single marking Kevin Parker’s debut on Columbia Records and the band’s first standalone release in over five years . “End of Summer” is less a song and more a mood—a shimmering trance‑pop journey that feels designed for sunset drives, late-night dancefloors, or the thin line between both .
Parker leans into house and acid‑influenced textures here—phased rhythm loops, steadily pulsing beats, and synth flourishes that recall early ’90s rave culture as much as modern spaced‑out pop . The track doesn’t build tension; it flows, offering a hypnotic shimmer rather than emotional peaks. It’s meditative, clean, and subtly complex—a percolating groove that surfaces slowly but lingers long after .
The split-screen video by Julian Klincewicz echoes that cinematic dreaminess—fractured visuals, impulsive energy, and Parker moving through shifting frames as the song unfurls .
“End of Summer” may not redefine Tame Impala’s legacy, but it illuminates a clear next chapter—Kevin Parker leaning fully into rhythm, texture, and club‑ready atmosphere while preserving his unmistakable melodic voice.