Kettering neo-psychedelic four-piece Temples have been on the rise over the past year, now it's their time to unleash the full effect of their glittering, revamped psych vibes on a long-awaiting public. The revivalists debut 'Sun Structures' glitters in a blurred distortion that crawls under your skin, allowing Temples to euphorically take their sound to the next level.

Familiar and previous hits such as 'Colours To Life' and 'Shelter Song' make an appearance on this satisfyingly divine debut. The former being a hypnotic masterpiece that shimmies along as James Bagshaw's blissed out vocals injects dreamy additional layers. Elsewhere, the heavenly 'Mesmerise' is a moment in which Temples' modern rejuvenation of psych sounds comparable to material from The Horrors' 2011 album 'Skying'.

With a fondness for reverb and backwards guitar that serves them well, Temples have gone nuclear as proven by tracks such as 'The Golden Throne' and 'Move With The Season'. Their fondness and familiarity is one that elevates both tracks' retro sounds and has earned themselves a sizeable fanbase in the process.

Title-track 'Sun Structures' conjures a sound that achieves maximum intensity with an unwavering brilliance that drips in psychedelia. It is a psych-inflected gem with acid-soaked riffs - showing there is more to Temples than just mere hype and praise laid on thick by the likes of Oasis legend Noel Gallagher; they have elongated longevity.

Meanwhile, the psych strut of 'Sand Dance' doesn't quite reach Tame Impala standards but it comes reasonably close, Bagshaw's vocals also sound remarkably similar to T-Rex at times, giving the sound of the past a new lease of life. 'Sun Structures' proves itself to be one of the band's greatest moments to date and it is perfectly clear that psychedelia has re-flowered and produced this heavenly band, the finest of the fine with a debut that serves as a timely reminder of their rad nature. Expect more noise.

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Bearing the influence of their glam goth rock fantasies, Kettering's neo-psych rock four-piece Temples are back with the brilliant video for their forthcoming single Keep In The Dark. It's a track that feels infinitely superior to previous material and has an authentic taste that is hard to come by.

 

Make sure you give this new offering a spin; it's a swerving delight that kickstarts with a steady beat in the style of Kasabian's Fire. Indebted to the use of retro equipment, the tune feels raw and more tangible than the majority of the charts. Get this in your life; you won't regret a thing.

 

Keep In The Dark is released through Heavenly Records on October 7th.

 

 

 

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Festivals... the place to catch new bands you've never heard of and discover something, that totally has the potential to mess with your head and change your life. Fear not! What this year's Reading & Leeds Main Stage lacks in a strong line-up, is certainly made up for in a mix of fresh artists on smaller stages, those travelling under the radar with their talented sounds going unrecognised. If you're off to Reading/Leeds this week, it's time to stick it to the organisers by packing out tents to catch sets from the likes of Drenge and The Family Rain. Here's Rock Revolver's guide to which artists you should be watching throughout the weekend.

Organisers of the split-site festival, have once again booked headline acts in a controversial fashion. Reading's Friday Night headliners Green Day don't need an introduction. Following the fallout of frontman Billie Joe Armstrong's infamous on-stage meltdown last year, the band returned on a high at Emirates Stadium, London at the start of June proving to fans they haven't lost it altogether. Whilst, crowds may enjoy their hit-crammed setlist, surely this spot would have been better reserved for the likes of The Vaccines to tackle? We're getting tired of the same old bands filling up headline spots year after year.

Standing out like a sore thumb, rap icon Eminem will guarantee a reaction from the crowds. An unlikely choice, fans of the fest have commented that he doesn't really fit in with the theme or genre that the festival evokes. We can't argue with that. Scottish trio, Biffy Clyro undoubtedly deserve their headline slot. Latest album Opposites, stormed the charts and went down a treat with fans. Don't miss this opportunity to witness all the hits played in full glory.

The NME/BBC Radio 1 Stage is the place to be all weekend. Brum outfit Peace, will bring crowds to their knees on Friday afternoon on this stage, whilst their epic guitar solos and stylish outfits are so good they will coax the goose bumps right out of you. Saturday sees Lambeth's very own indie darlings, Palma Violets take to the stage. Long gone are the days of cutting their teeth on the underground live circuit, the band are now firmly in the spotlight but they will always be a bit tattered and frayed around the edges. Still not satisfied? Check out the Aussie four-piece Tame Impala's breezy blend of psychedelic rock with a modern twist. Haim are a band close to our hearts, expect the Californian sister band to debut new material from their hotly anticipated debut album Days Are Gone in their Sunday evening set.

Tickling your fancies on the Festival Republic Stage is a line-up that sets out to dazzle, by the looks of this lot crowds should expect to be blinded by talent from this bunch of newbies. Pure magic combined with sixties psychedelia is what you will be exposed to from big-haired revivalists Temples in their Friday mid-afternoon slot; We expect the Kettering quartet to be the band of the weekend without a doubt. Harnessing a professional ease that bands twice their age struggle with, The Strypes a young Irish group (all aged under 18) will pull out all the tricks before moving on to support Arctic Monkeys throughout the course of their nine-date UK tour this autumn. Miss it, miss out.

Sheffield based duo on the rise, Drenge will also play the Festival Republic Stage on Saturday, following the release of their self-titled debut album. The Loveless brothers will woo crowds with riff-orientated rock and snarling vocals. Swim Deep follow up the latter performance by bringing the sunshine, even if it the weather's a let down. Expect memorable moments from a band who never seem to put a foot wrong. Make sure you catch high-octane, bluesy three piece The Family Rain, another band who are also made up of a set of brothers. Looks like this year's festival is turning into a real family affair.

Here at Rock Revolver, we hope we've broadened your horizons for the weekend. Discovering new bands is always a festival highlight, so scour those small stages and earn yourself serious bragging points for when you get back home.

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Four days, four mega headliners, sun, sea and sand - if the mud and unpredictable weather of a British festival doesn't tickle your fancies, then Benicassim is the one for you. Located on the east coast of Spain, between Barcelona and Valencia you can catch the hottest of headliners whipping the crowds into a frenzy. Plus, if you need a break from the music the beach is literally next door.

This year's festival sees Queens of The Stone Age topping the bill on Thursday (18), whilst other headliners include: Beady Eye (19), Arctic Monkeys (20) and The Killers (21). Currently holding the crown for Best Overseas Festival (UK Festival Awards) it's not hard to see why, with scorching temperatures, a world class line up and sun kissed location.

With so much to see and do throughout the duration of the event, Rock Revolver has handpicked an assortment of acts you'd be a fool to miss. In addition, if the headliners aren't your cup of tea, or you fancy a break from the magnitude and scale of their performances - the following artists might be more of your thing.

Expect a hazy feel to take over when Kettering's psych revivalists Temples take on the Pringles Fibclub Stage on Thursday. Flower power riffs and a resurgence of psychedelic pop will ensure the masses experience feel-good moments aplenty during their eagerly anticipated set. On Friday, the Pringles Fibclub Stage also plays host to Birmingham's Swim Deep, ahead of the August release of their debut album Where The Heaven Are We. Prepare yourself for an excess of indie magic and glittering vibes.

Headlining the Trident Senses stage on Friday night, is ex-Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr. Catch his set if you're looking for an alternative to Beady Eye or if you fancy seeing a few of The Smiths hits played out almost in their former glory. The one to push your way down the front for on Saturday night, is the one and only Miles Kane. Taking to the stage shortly before his pals Arctic Monkeys, the Wirral riddler promises a storming and energetic set brimming with old hits and new wonders. Warning - it will turn into a sweaty affair.

On the final day of the festival, head over to the Pringles Fibclub Stage as baroque pop revivalist Jacco Gardner will deliver his tunes to the masses. Also, the electropop scots CHVRCHES are appearing on the same stage later in the evening.

Hopefully, this guide gives you an indication as to who to watch if you're going to the festival. Fear not, if you don't possess a ticket there's always live streaming.

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Psych revivalists The Wytches continue 2013's take on psychedelia with their snarling instrumentation and paisley vibes. Consisting of Kristian Bell (Vocals/Guitar/Organ) Mark Breed (Guitar) Dan Rumsey (Bass) and Gianni Honey (Drums) the band have described their brand of sound as "surf doom" and stand in line amongst fellow psych rockers Temples as poster boys for the resurgence of psych-flecked audio. Since forming in late 2011, The Wytches have cast a spell on Hate Hate Hate Records who they're signed to, and now reside in Brighton where they are paving the way to becoming one of Britain's greatest alternative acts.

Listening to their track Beehive Queen, one thing is clear - the group sound like they have devoured Arctic Monkeys' back catalogue and reissued it with a psychedelic edge. The appeal of this dark and cynical psych band, is summed up neatly through their killer riffs and sense of menace, each track communicates to the listener. Devilishly acidic undertones linger in abundance and leave a sour after taste, and whilst it's more of a hazy strain of 60s influenced rock - the flower power is still there, tiny yet visible. Tripped out and ready to brew a storm; The Wytches are in a league of their own.

 

 

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Willy Moon - Yeah Yeah

This song seems to be everywhere at the moment and there's a reason why - it's awesome! You may have noticed this track is being used on the current Apple advert, I heard it there first and it sub-consciously sank in. However it wasn't until XFM played it earlier in the week that it was brought to my attention again.

For fans of: Spector, Jack White, Charli XCX, 2:54, Alice Gold.

 

 

Temples - Shelter Song

I discovered Temples via Guardian Music's 'New band of the day' and fell in love with their psychedelic sounds instantly. Reviving a lost trend is what this band do best. Give them a listen; you won't regret it.

For fans of: The Beatles, The Coral, The Byrds, Tame Impala, Melody's Echo Chamber.

 

 

 

San Cisco - Golden Revolver







The Aussie quartet bring back a sense of the 90's with their video to their track 'Golden Revolver', but after being newly signed to a major British record company and receiving impressive column inches in NME, San Cisco are delivering bright and bubbly indie direct to your speakers.

For fans of: Bombay Bicycle Club, Foals, Friendly Fires, The Drums, The Maccabees, Metronomy.

Mystery Jets - You Had Me At Hello

Mystery Jets are a band who have been around for a while, and have achieved success in their musical endeavours. Lately I've been listening to their current album Radlands quite a bit. The second track 'You Had Me At Hello' is like a soothing lullaby with some cracking lyrics too "I want you to love me as if you got no principles."

For fans of: The Libertines, The Kooks, The Maccabees, Syd Barrett, The Smiths, The Cribs, Arcade Fire.

Eugene McGuinness - Sugarplum

I can't pinpoint what it is about this track that I love so much, but it ticks all of the right boxes for me and is my favourite from Eugene's latest album The Invitation To The Voyage. I was introduced to this album earlier in the year and I listened to it religiously over the summer after it's release, however I went off it for a bit (due to overplaying the album so much) but I gave it another listen in the week and it's back on repeat.

For fans of: The Beatles, Miles Kane, Howler, We Are Augustines, Field Music, Django Django.

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If you're a fan of psychedelia then you are in for a treat, as recently I stumbled across a band called Temples, a four piece from Kettering. Consisting of James Bagshaw (vocals, guitar) Thomas Warmsley (bass, backing vocals) Sam Toms (drums) and Adam Smith (keyboards), Temples will change your life with their trippy revival of a sound we grew accustomed to during The Beatles' hazy LSD tinged state, and more recently The Stone Roses height of fame.

 

In all fairness it is (and always will be) about the music, however it certainly helps if you have a few celebrity fans cheering you on. Johnny Marr tweeted "Good work, Temples." in response to their record Shelter Song. Yes, it may only be a short, modest comment, but still one which I don't doubt meant a lot to the band.

 

Bagshaw's vocals make for the perfect blend of easy listening combined with edgy 60's riffs; comparisons to The Beatles are not difficult to find. There is something about the vintage, kaleidoscopic effect that makes you feel as if you're listening underwater but floating on top all at the same time.

 

The Line of Best Fit praised Temples' track saying "Shelter song is a battering ram to the senses and soaked to within an inch of its life with retro references."

This is a band who I will champion with everything I've got, as I truly believe they have got what it takes to make it big.

 

 

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