The very first time I witnessed The Peep Tempel live, I knew it was love.

I had been dragged kicking and screaming away from my comfort zone and into a poorly attended club event. One of those gigs where even if you graze somewhere close to the bar in the most noncommittal manner, you still manage to be closest to the stage. The Peep Tempel were utterly unperturbed by the turnout though. In fact, it felt like every awkward, angular note they hit was played in sheer defiance of the crowd. I stood to attention mid-set and drew my friend into my face by her collar, “THIS IS FUCKING INCREDIBLE”.

Every time I listen to The Peep Tempel I have the same reaction. Their casual mix of influences to form a haphazard, yet furious form of pub rock meets punk rock, is spot on. And their frontman’s ability to slip and and out of characters, each lending their own uniquely Australian personality to each tune ensures listeners are not just kept on their toes- they’re tugged by their haunches – not entirely unlike what I did to my mate on that fateful first night.

Watch the band’s most recent video for Big Fish- taken from their 2014 album Tales:

The Peep Tempel will tour Australia this May and we implore you to head along so that you too may experience a musical revelation- or at the very least, a really, really good time.

Saturday 2nd May – Newtown Social Club, Sydney – TIX HERE
Thursday 7th May – Jimmy’s Den, Perth – TIX HERE
Friday 8th May – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
Saturday 9th May – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
Sunday 10th May – Mojos, Fremantle – TIX HERE
Friday 15th May – The Miami Tavern Shark Bar, Gold Coast
Saturday 16th May – The Brightside, Brisbane – TIX HERE
Saturday 23rd May – Howler, Melbourne – TIX HERE
Saturday 30th May – The Railway Club, Darwin – TIX HERE
Friday 5th June – Crown & Anchor, Adelaide – TIX HERE
Saturday 6th June – The Eastern, Ballarat