Tame Impala

Studio Update

For the months of June and July, Tame Impala left their hometown of Perth and decamped 3 hours south to a rugged patch of wilderness out of Margaret River called Injidup. It was here, on a plot of land with a history rich in local folklore, in a labrynth-like structure that resembles something between a treehouse, a shed and a castle, that Tame Impala recorded their forthcoming, as yet untitled debut album. The control room was set up with 180 degree views overlooking the expansive Indian Ocean, and parts were recorded all over the house, including on the balcony while the Fremantle Doctor hammered home.

Fueled by several cases of beer and with a ticket to ride down the highway of their own imaginations, Tame Impala set about making what is set to be one hell of a mindboggling trip of a record.The results of their geographical, mental and emotional trip down to Injidup will emerge soon, and for now you're invited to take a personal trip into the process behind the record with some images and stories behind them with the band....

Further evidence will be on special display on the Sundown Syndrome tour across the country throughout September and October.

Here's some commentary from Dom...

1. Kevin didn't shave his beard for the whole 2 months we were down south. Theres a strong rumour floating around that the beard is now buried in the garden at the property.

2. I think Jay's reading a girls magazine, possibly Marie Claire or Cosmo, that came from a pile we found downstairs. Kevin in typical pose bent over the recording console.

3. Taken as part of a photo shoot we did. That pond had family of frogs who would keep us up all night because they wouldn't shut up. By the end we had learned how to communicate with them and are now fluent in the language of frog.

4. Taken behind the house, again as part of the photo shoot. The house sits on top of the cliff thing. It was a common fear that the house would blow over and fall down the cliff during a storm.

Posted on September 9, 2009 at 5:29pm.

Comments

hey guys, have just started listening to some of your songs on youtube and i love it!! theres not enough music like this in todays market. seeing you at pyramid which will be wicked. was wondering if you have an approximate release date for the new album??
- Robbie (5 months ago)

just wondering if you could make the sand tavern gig on the sunshine coast all ages??
- charlotte (5 months ago)

Tame Impala are amazingly amazing.

I would also like to ask what Charlotte asked and see if you could make the Sands Tavern gig all ages? I think alot of keen fans are missing out cause of it :(

love love love
- Caity (5 months ago)

Guys, I love what you are putting out. I stumbled on you over at the Cut Copy site and have been a big fan since. Come to NY, you can shack up for free!
- Ryan (5 months ago)

hey guys love what you do! cant get enough of it.
just curious; what is the name of accomidation that you stayed in down south? looks mad from the pics and I'd love to go there!
- Cass (5 months ago)

yeah we REALLY need a sands tavern all ages gig. or something in the area all ages cos it sucks that there's so much aussie talent coming through and only old crusty people can go there.
- aidan (5 months ago)

Hey guys,
Saw your U-18's show at Oxford Art Factory. It was great, all the instrumental experimentation, very "Echoes" by Floyd... anyway bought the CD and T-shirt. Thanks a lot for a good show! Good Luck!
- Rob (5 months ago)

I saw you last night with my beau Lawrie at The Manning Bar. incredible show. You guys eminate the feeling of being on acid, without beinnon anything. Awesommmmmmmmme.
- Liliane (5 months ago)

I can say I'm glad you're now fluent in the language of frogs. Now come to France.
- RoskÖ (5 months ago)

I really am a big fan of your music, it makes me feel happy and dreamy listening to it! You are very talented!

P.S I\'m totally appreciating these pics of Kevin with a beard. And I don\'t know why that is exactly.

peace.
- HannahBelle (4 months ago)

is it possible i wonder to marry all 3/4 of you as one entity? if so, please let me know.
keep the splendid vibes rolling.
much love
x
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