Temples Talk "Exotico", Sean Lennon's Production, & Life on the Road
Fresh off the release of their fourth and long-awaited studio album Exotico, we got the amazing opportunity to sit down with the members of Temples for an in-depth interview to discuss the specifics of the record and beyond. Please enjoy our full discussion with one of our favorite bands below.
British psychedelic rock band Temples have just wrapped up their North American tour to mark the release of their latest album, Exotico. Produced by Sean Ono Lennon and mixed by GRAMMY® Award-winner Dave Fridmann, the album has quickly become their most experimental collection yet, with 16 tracks that serve as a “panoramic musical travelog set beyond the horizon on an impossibly utopic island”. Our interview with the band was a dream come true and a perfect insight into not only what makes them so great, but shows off the cohesion within their group.
Exotico's release has been highly anticipated and has been preceded by the release of three singles, "Gamma Rays," "Cicada," and "Afterlife." The band's core members include James Bagshaw on guitar and vocals, Thomas Walmsley on bass guitar and backing vocals, Adam Smith on keyboards, rhythm guitar, and backing vocals, and Rens Ottink on drums and percussion. For this album, they enlisted the help of Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl (The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger) for additional multi-instrumental and vocal accompaniment.
Temples' Exotico is a musical journey that takes the listener on a surreal trip to an imagined utopia. With the help of Lennon and Fridmann, the band has crafted a lush, psychedelic soundscape that is sure to captivate audiences on their upcoming tour. Fans can expect their signature sound of the past that continues to make them special, but just like any great band, has evolved themselves and created something breathtakingly original.
In short, Temples is a band that should not be missed. Their new album and upcoming tour are sure to be a highlight for fans of psychedelic rock and anyone who appreciates a well-crafted musical journey. If you’re not yet familiar with their music, let us urge you to click those links below to familiarize yourselves, follow along, grab a ticket for their tour, and of course to stay tuned for all major updates. Enjoy!
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