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, 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

2008–2013: formation and ''The Peep Tempel''

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. As a two-piece, the band recorded in their own home studio and released two

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singles through the imprint Wing Sing. 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. 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

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

2014–2017: ''Tales'' & ''Joy''

In 2014 the band recorded their second studio album ''Tales'', which was released through Wing Sing in October 2014. ''Tales'' was shortlisted for the 2014

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and nominated in the category of Best Independent Hard Rock, Heavy or Punk Album at the

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. "Carol," a song featured on ''Tales'', was shortlisted for the 2014 Song of the Year

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and nominated in the category of Best Song at the

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

Discography

Albums

Extended plays

Awards

AIR Awards

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APRA Awards

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Australian Music Prize

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Music Victoria Awards

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References

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