Kevin Parker Quotes

Tame Impala is kind of psych-pop.

The one thing I'm really the most confident in as an artist is my songwriting ability and ear for pop music. I'm really excited to show that off. It was a side that I wasn't able to show on 'American Idol.'

I wanted to get rid of the element that had been considered essential in pop music: the voice.

I have come to terms with the fact that it's called pop music - that's what I play, and that is what I write. I think it is a pretty broad category.

I write contemporary rock with Jane's. And I also write house music with people like Kascade.

There is still some art in pop music. But it can't happen if you're not inspired.

It's kind of like I'm Phil Spector, and I'm forcing a young girl to make pop music and perform exhaustively. Except, instead of it being someone else, that girl is also me.

Music-wise, I listen to everything. Leonard Cohen, Randy Newman - I guess I like a lot of '70s music.

Being a pop artist or making music like a jingle or something - I don't do that.

We're all big fans of pop music; this is definitely the direction we've always wanted to head in.

Say what you want about Maroon 5 not making music like the kind found on 'Songs About Jane,' the fact remains that they know how to write a really good pop song that highlights lead singer Adam Levine's falsetto.

I naturally make commercial music: it's never been a calculated decision to make pop music. I'm a genuine pop music fan.

I'm trying to make music that I like, and I love hip-hop. At the same time, I love guitar. I love rock and everything.

A song like 'Loyal To Me,' for example, I originally wrote that for a girl band in mind, that's why it has so many harmonies and it's got that sort of '90s/R&B feel to it.

I'd love to do something with Bruno Mars because I love his voice and the playful and intelligent way he delivers a song.

Being promoted as a bubble-gum type artist that has one hit and it's all over is not something I want to do. I want a long career. I want to continue to play guitar and have as much guitar in there as possible in a commercial song without being too indulgent.

I wouldn't say making psychedelic music is my focus. That's not the modus operandi for Tame Impala. It's about making music that moves people.

I'm a big fan of Usher, and I'd love for us to record together.

One thing I really love in my single, 'Just Can't Let You Go,' is the beatboxing; I think it's really cool. Also, in my music, I'm not afraid to say what I want to say. I also think it's relatable for other girls out there.

Ailee, to me, is just such a talented, powerful voice. She's sexy; she's beautiful. I'm a huge fan. I like her a lot. I really hope she keeps going at it. I really like her song 'I Will Show You.' To me, she has that Beyonce vibe.

The 'Hey Monday' songs were always glammed up to be this big production, and I definitely want there to be some bells and whistles like synth or drum loops, but for the most part, I want a simple yet powerful production.

A lot of music influences me in other ways than this, but I've always taken a lot of influence from Stevie Wonder, Frank Ocean, and Jeff Rosenstock for the Rex music. They were also the first three artists that released albums where I enjoyed every song.

I sing pop music that I like and that is completely unapologetic - which is actually the term: it's called 'unapologetic pop.

I love 'Treasure.' It's one of my favourite albums.

I cut all my early records in Nashville, so I guess that makes me country. I call it country pop, but my love of the blues is in there, too.