The Peep Tempel

The Peep Tempel
Three band members sitting outside of rehearsal studio in Melbourne
The Peep Tempel in Melbourne 2014
Background information
OriginMelbourne, Australia
Genres
Years active2008 (2008)–2017 (2017)
LabelsWing Sing
Past members
  • Steven Carter
  • Blake Scott
  • Stewart Rayner
Websitewingsing.co

The Peep Tempel was a punk rock band from Melbourne, Australia. The band's line-up for most of its tenure was Blake Scott (vocals, guitar), Steven Carter (drums) and Stewart Rayner (bass guitar). The band released three studio albums: The Peep Tempel (2012), Tales (2014) and Joy (2016).

History

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2008–2013: formation and The Peep Tempel

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The Peep Tempel was formed in 2008 as a two-piece by singer-songwriter Blake Scott and drummer Steven Carter who were neighbours at the time.[1] As a two-piece, the band recorded in their own home studio and released two 7-inch singles through the imprint Wing Sing. The band's name came from a strip club in Vienna.[2][3]

In late 2011, Stewart Rayner joined the band to play bass guitar and during 2012 the band toured both in Australia and Europe as a three-piece.[4][5]

In 2011 The Peep Tempel invited Matthew Duffy, who had recorded the band's first two singles along with Clinton Kraus, to join the band to play bass guitar for their debut studio album. The Peep Tempel recorded and released their debut album The Peep Tempel in 2012 through Wing Sing. The Peep Tempel was nominated in the category of Best Independent Hard Rock or Punk Album at the AIR Awards of 2012.[6][7]

In 2013, the band recorded the EP Modern Professional, which was released through Wing Sing in June 2013.[8]

2014–2017: Tales & Joy

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In 2014 the band recorded their second studio album Tales, which was released through Wing Sing in October 2014.[9] Tales was shortlisted for the 2014 Australian Music Prize and nominated in the category of Best Independent Hard Rock, Heavy or Punk Album at the AIR Awards of 2015.[10][11][12]

"Carol," a song featured on Tales, was shortlisted for the 2014 Song of the Year APRA Awards (Australia) and nominated in the category of Best Song at the Music Victoria Awards of 2015.[13][14]

In 2016, The Peep Tempel recorded their third album Joy at Sing Sing Studios with Anna Laverty. The album was released 14 October 2016.[15] The band played their final shows in 2017 before entering an indefinite hiatus.

2017-2024: Other projects and comeback

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Since the band's hiatus, Carter and Rayner have formed a new band, Shepparton Airplane. Scott, meanwhile, released his debut solo album Niscitam in October 2020.

In February 2024, Peep Tempel reformed to headline OK Motels, a festival in the Victorian town of Charlton.[16]

Discography

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Albums

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Title Details
The Peep Tempel
  • Released: February 2012[17]
  • Label: Wing Sing (AR005)
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download
Tales
  • Released: October 2014[18]
  • Label: Wing Sing (AR007)
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download
Joy
  • Released: 14 October 2016[19]
  • Label: Wing Sing (AR008)
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download

Extended plays

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Title Details
Modern Professional
  • Released: 11 June 2013[20]
  • Label: Wing Sing (AR006)
  • Format: CD, 12" LP, digital download

Awards

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AIR Awards

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The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2012[21][22] The Peep Tempel Best Independent Hard Rock or Punk Album Nominated
2015[23] Tales Best Independent Hard Rock or Punk Album Nominated

APRA Awards

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The APRA Awards are presented annually from 1982 by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), "honouring composers and songwriters". They commenced in 1982.[24]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2015 "Carol" (Steven Carter, Stewart Rayner & Blake Scott) Song of the Year Shortlisted [25]

Australian Music Prize

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The Australian Music Prize (the AMP) is an annual award of $30,000 given to an Australian band or solo artist in recognition of the merit of an album released during the year of award. The commenced in 2005.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2014[26] Tales Australian Music Prize Nominated
2016[27] Joy Australian Music Prize Nominated

Music Victoria Awards

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The Music Victoria Awards (previously known as The Age EG Awards and The Age Music Victoria Awards) are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2015 "Carol" Best Song Nominated [28][29]
themselves Best Band Nominated
themselves Best Live Band Nominated
2016 themselves Best Live Band Nominated
2017 themselves Best Live Act Nominated

References

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  1. ^ Fry, Douglas (1 November 2012). "Steady and slamming". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  2. ^ Scott, Blake (27 June 2017). "5 things you didn't know about The Peep Tempel". Red Bull. Archived from the original on 29 June 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  3. ^ Bell, Steve (1 October 2014). "Dirty Deeds". themusic.com.au. Archived from the original on 8 August 2022. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  4. ^ Fry, Douglas (1 November 2012). "Steady and slamming". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  5. ^ Levin, Darren. "Artists to Watch". Rolling Stone Australia. No. May 2012.
  6. ^ McMillen, Andrew (25 February 2012). "The Peep Tempel (Self-titled)". The Australian. News Corp Australia. Archived from the original on 6 August 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  7. ^ AIR. "NOMINATIONS: 2012 Jagermeister Independent Music Awards". Australian Independent Records Labels Association. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  8. ^ Mess+Noise. "Premiere: The Peep Tempel Dark Beach". Mess+Noise. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  9. ^ Mathieson, Craig (3 October 2014). "Peep Tempel channel lost male world in Tales". The Age. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
  10. ^ Zuel, Bernard (21 January 2015). "Australian Music Prize shortlist is a tale of two cities and no Taylor Swift". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  11. ^ McMillen, Andrew (25 October 2014). "Reviews: Flight Facilities; Frank Yamma, Ting Tings; Peep Tempel; Song Fwaa". The Australian. News Corp Australia. Archived from the original on 3 December 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  12. ^ "News". air.org.au. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
  13. ^ APRA AMCOS. "Shortlist Announced! Round two voting for the 2015 APRA Song of the Year now open". APRA AMOCS. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  14. ^ "Courtney Barnett sitting pretty with a swag of Age Music Victoria Awards nominations". The Sydney Morning Herald. 9 October 2015. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
  15. ^ Faster Louder. "Listen to "Rayguns", the first taste of The Peep Tempel's upcoming third LP". Faster Louder. Archived from the original on 22 August 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
  16. ^ Varvaris, Mary (2 November 2023). "The Peep Tempel Halt Six-Year Hiatus To Headline OK MOTELS Festival". The Music. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  17. ^ "The Peep Tempel (DD)". Apple Music. February 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  18. ^ "Tales (DD)". Apple Music. October 2014. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  19. ^ "Joy (DD)". Apple Music. October 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  20. ^ "Modern Professional (DD)". Apple Music. 11 June 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  21. ^ "NOMINATIONS: 2012 Jagermeister Independent Music Awards". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. 17 September 2012. Archived from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  22. ^ "History Wins". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  23. ^ "1 Dads, Courtney Barnett Lead This Year's Independent Music Award Nominations". MusicFeeds. 7 September 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  24. ^ "APRA History". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS). Retrieved 25 April 2022.
  25. ^ "APRA's Shortlist Of The Top Aussie Songs Of 2014 Is Hereng of the Year!". Music Feeds. 15 January 2015. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
  26. ^ "Winners & Shortlists". australian music prize. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
  27. ^ "AB Original wins The Australian Music Prize". Sydney Morning Herald. 9 March 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  28. ^ "Previous Nominess". Music Victoria. Archived from the original on 19 September 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  29. ^ "Previous Winners". Music Victoria. Archived from the original on 31 July 2019. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
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