Tame Impala delivered a Halloween surprise for fans at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Thursday, October 31, performing “Sundown Syndrome” live for the first time in seven years. The performance was part of Kevin Parker’s Deadbeat Tour, which supports the band’s latest album Deadbeat, recently topping six Billboard charts.
Australian psychedelic rock act Tame Impala, led by Kevin Parker, resurrected the 2009 single “Sundown Syndrome” during the third night of their four-show residency at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, on October 31, 2025. The Halloween performance — their first live rendition of the song since 2018 — added a nostalgic highlight to the Deadbeat Tour. The event celebrated both Parker’s return to live performances and the success of Deadbeat, his first Columbia Records release inspired by the Western Australia rave scene.
Setlist Surprises & Performance Highlights
Midway through the Halloween concert, Parker and his touring members — dressed in retro costumes referencing his early 2010s “scarf-era” — launched into “Sundown Syndrome,” sending long-time fans into cheers. The set also featured new tracks from Deadbeat, alongside a crowd-pleasing cover of Justice’s “D.A.N.C.E.”
Adding to the night’s unpredictability, comedian Eric Andre made an unexpected cameo on the band’s signature “bathroom cam” segment, sharing a humorous on-screen moment with Parker that quickly went viral among attendees.
Reactions & Industry Response
Critics and fans hailed the rare live inclusion of “Sundown Syndrome” as a memorable callback to Tame Impala’s origins. Music journalist Jessica Lynch described the performance as “a nostalgic and fitting nod to Parker’s creative evolution.” Billboard also noted that Deadbeat debuted at No. 1 across six charts, including Top Rock & Alternative Albums and Vinyl Albums, marking Parker’s continued dominance in the genre.
Impact on Charts & Tour Momentum
The Deadbeat Tour is propelling Tame Impala’s latest album to new commercial heights. Deadbeat not only secured No. 4 on the Billboard 200, but also strengthened the artist’s multi-genre presence by topping both Rock and Dance charts — a first for the act. Industry analysts suggest the tour’s inventive stage production and fan-driven surprises could drive sustained streaming spikes and vinyl sales through the holiday season.
What’s Next for Tame Impala
Tame Impala concludes the Brooklyn residency on Friday, November 1, before heading to Toronto and subsequent North American tour dates. Additional international stops are expected to be announced later this month, continuing Parker’s global rollout for Deadbeat.
