"Dracula" is a song by Tame Impala, the musical project of Australian multi-instrumentalist Kevin Parker.[3] It was released on 26 September 2025 as the third single from Tame Impala's fifth studio album, Deadbeat.[4][5] It was the first Tame Impala song to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100, debuting at number 55.[6]
Max Martin (pictured) was the inspiration for the song.
Tame Impala announced Deadbeat on 4 September 2025, confirming an Australian, European and North American campaign around the album and a 17 October 2025 release via Columbia Records.[7][8]
"Dracula" followed the singles "End of Summer" (July 2025) and "Loser" (September 2025), and was issued on 26 September 2025 as the album's third single.[4][3]
In an interview on Apple Music 1's Zane Lowe show, Parker described "Dracula" as one of the earliest pieces started for the album, noting it evolved from a raw, minimal sketch into a fuller, pop-leaning track. Parker said the song "wanted to be like a Max Martin song."[3]
Production and recording
Kevin Parker is credited as the song's producer, while the song was co-written by Sarah Aarons, making this the first Tame Impala single with a co-writer since "Elephant", which was co-written by Jay Watson.[3][4] "Dracula" began as a simple demo early in the Deadbeat sessions and was developed through successive studio passes into a tighter, more concise arrangement. Sonically, the track has been described as marrying a pulsing, dance-forward beat with Tame Impala's trademark psychedelic textures: layered synths, vocals with reverb, and a propulsive low-end. The production was described as being intentionally nocturnal and club-oriented to reflect the album's rave and bush doof inspirations.[4][8]
Music video
A music video for "Dracula" was released alongside the single and directed by Julian Klincewicz. Several media outlets noted the video's nighttime party and outback setting and visual references to Western Australia’s rave and bush-doof culture—imagery that matches with the album's broader promotional aesthetic.[3][9][10]
Reception
Consequence described the single as "groovy" and emphasised its dance-oriented swing relative to earlier Tame Impala singles.[4]
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