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Tame Impala performed Seal’s “Kiss from a Rose” for triple j’s Like a Version, in Kevin Parker’s fourth appearance on the program. The cover stays close to Seal’s original while retaining traits associated with Tame Impala; the source report gives no release or broadcast date for the performance.
Tame Impala have returned to Australian radio station triple j’s Like a Version with a cover of Seal’s “Kiss from a Rose,” giving frontman Kevin Parker his fourth appearance on the program. The performance is described as retaining the original song’s shape while bringing in elements associated with Tame Impala, rather than substantially reworking the 1990s hit.
The cover is a new entry in Parker’s history with the triple j series, which invites artists to perform a cover alongside their own work. According to the report by Consequence, Tame Impala’s version remains notably faithful to Seal’s recording. Its characterization is a reported critical impression, not a statement from Parker about his creative intentions.
Seal first released “Kiss from a Rose” on his 1994 self-titled second album. The ballad reached a much wider audience the next year after appearing on the soundtrack to Batman Forever. The report says the Trevor Horn-produced song topped the Billboard Hot 100 and won three Grammy Awards: Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
The performance follows a run of previous Like a Version appearances by Parker. Tame Impala covered OutKast’s “Prototype” in 2013, returned with Kylie Minogue’s “Confide in Me” in 2015, and Parker performed Edwyn Collins’ “A Girl Like You” in 2020. The latest selection brings his total to four appearances, according to the source report.
Parker’s Fourth Like a Version
The session adds a prominent performance to Tame Impala’s connection with one of triple j’s established cover formats. Each return has paired Parker with a song by another artist, giving listeners a new recording while revisiting well-known material. In this case, the choice is a song with a high-profile film association and a substantial awards history.
The reported closeness to Seal’s original also distinguishes this cover from a radical reinterpretation. That description may help set expectations for listeners, but it remains an assessment of the performance rather than a claim that the two recordings are identical. The confirmed news is the appearance and its song choice; how listeners respond is not established by the source.
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A Pattern of 1990s Covers
The four appearances span more than a decade, from the 2013 OutKast cover to the new Seal performance. The three selections drawn from the 1990s—“Confide in Me,” “A Girl Like You” and “Kiss from a Rose”—were all released in 1994, according to the report. That shared release year is a pattern in Parker’s choices, though the source does not say it was deliberate.
The performance arrives after Tame Impala completed the Australian leg of its Deadbeat Tour. The report says that run included arena dates in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, followed by two Perth hometown shows on October 24 and 25. It also reports that the group is scheduled to resume touring in May 2027, with UK and European arena dates and summer festival appearances.
““While this rendition bears many of his signature traits, it remains notably faithful to the original.””
— Consequence report
Release and Performance Details
The source report does not specify when the session was recorded or broadcast, whether the performance is available on a particular streaming service, or whether an official video has been released. It points readers to a watch link, but the supplied material contains no further details about the video’s publication. The report also does not include comments from Parker, Seal or triple j about the cover or how the song was selected.
The stated 2027 touring plans are reported as upcoming dates, but the source does not provide a full itinerary or confirm any changes since publication. The coincidence that all three of Parker’s 1990s choices came from 1994 does not, by itself, establish a deliberate selection rule.
Video Access and Tour Dates
Readers can watch the performance through the video link accompanying the source report. Any additional broadcast information, official release details or comments from triple j and the band would clarify how the session will be distributed. Tame Impala’s next reported live dates are due to begin in May 2027, with UK and European arena shows followed by summer festival appearances; specific venues and dates are not included in the supplied report.
Key Questions
What song did Tame Impala cover for Like a Version?
The band performed Seal’s “Kiss from a Rose.”
How many times has Kevin Parker appeared on Like a Version?
The report describes this as Parker’s fourth appearance. Earlier performances included songs by OutKast, Kylie Minogue and Edwyn Collins.
When was “Kiss from a Rose” originally released?
Seal released the song on his second, self-titled album in 1994. It reached a wider audience in 1995 after appearing on the Batman Forever soundtrack.
Does Tame Impala’s cover substantially change the original?
The Consequence report characterizes the performance as notably faithful to Seal’s recording, while retaining traits associated with Tame Impala. That is the outlet’s description, not a statement from the band.
When will Tame Impala tour again?
The report says the group is scheduled to resume touring in May 2027 with UK and European arena shows and summer festival appearances. It does not list specific dates or venues.
Source: consequence.net
