Tame Impala drops a new single that hits differently, bringing Stranger Things actor Joe Keery into the fold for their latest track “Loser.”
Joe Keery Delivers Raw Performance in Moody Visual
Sam Kristofski stepped behind the camera to craft this intimate portrait of post-breakup malaise, with Keery and singer Djo wandering through those familiar empty hours that follow a relationship’s end. The narrative tracks Keery as he meanders through his day—ducking into a corner bodega, then parking himself on the curb outside for what feels like an eternity of self-reflection.
While he sits there processing his thoughts, Kevin Parker’s raw confession echoes through the scene: “I’m a tragedy / Trying to figure my whole life out.” The emotional weight lands perfectly, capturing that specific brand of quarter-life crisis uncertainty.
Then comes the twist—a sharp edit reveals Keery morphing into Parker himself, now alone outside that same market as night falls, driving home the universal nature of feeling lost and disconnected.
Beck Gets His Flowers with Clever Reference and Surprise Cameo
The song’s hook, “I’m a loser, babe,” serves as a direct tip of the hat to Beck’s groundbreaking 1994 anthem “Loser.” But the homage goes deeper than just lyrical nods—Beck himself pops up in the video, strolling past the market in a bright yellow shirt like some kind of alternative rock deity making a benediction.
Parker later confirmed the cameo by posting behind-the-scenes shots on social media, cementing what eagle-eyed fans had already spotted in the video’s first few hours online.
Musical Direction and What’s Next for Tame Impala
Coming off the heels of the sprawling seven-minute dance odyssey “End of Summer,” “Loser” pulls back toward the more introspective territory that made Currents and The Slow Rush such compelling listens. The production feels lived-in, less polished than some of Parker’s recent output, which suits the song’s vulnerable lyrical content perfectly.
Despite these two strong singles making their way into the world, the band remains tight-lipped about album details—no official release date, no tracklist reveals. Worth remembering that before The Slow Rush dropped, Tame Impala teased fans with “Patience,” a standalone single that never made it onto the final record. Whether “End of Summer” and “Loser” will find homes on the next full-length remains anyone’s guess.
