Kevin Parker brought the Deadbeat Tour to Barclays Center on Oct. 31, where he surprised the crowd by performing “Sundown Syndrome” live for the first time in seven years. The track — originally Tame Impala’s 2009 debut single — had been absent from setlists since 2018, making the moment a genuine treat for longtime devotees.

The performance occurred during night three of a four-night sold-out residency in Brooklyn. For the occasion, Parker and his band embraced a playful costume theme that nodded to his early “scarf-era” aesthetic, adding a nostalgic visual thread to the evening.

Adding to the surreal atmosphere, comedian and dedicated fan Eric Andre made a surprise appearance on the show’s signature bathroom cam — a recurring backstage feed Parker uses to insert unexpected, behind-the-scenes glimpses into the set. Andre briefly shared an on-camera kiss with Parker, prompting laughter and cheers across the arena.

“Sundown Syndrome” was among several unexpected moments on the Deadbeat Tour, which opened in Brooklyn with multiple new songs and a spirited cover of Justice’s “D.A.N.C.E.”

Parker’s new album, Deadbeat, has enjoyed strong chart success: upon release it debuted at No. 1 across six genre and format-specific charts dated Nov. 1, including Top Rock & Alternative Albums, Top Rock Albums, Top Alternative Albums, Top Dance Albums (the group’s first appearance on that chart), Vinyl Albums and Indie Store Album Sales.

In addition to those top placements, Deadbeat entered the Billboard 200’s top 10 at No. 4 — marking Tame Impala’s third top-five album — and reached high positions on Top Album Sales, Top Current Album Sales and Top Streaming Albums.

Though “Sundown Syndrome” never crossed onto the Hot 100, it endures as a cult favorite among longtime listeners, showcasing the lo-fi psychedelic textures and melodic instincts that defined Parker’s earliest work.

The Brooklyn run wrapped with a final performance on Nov. 1 before the Deadbeat Tour moved on to Toronto and additional dates beyond.

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