Temples

On 14 October 2026 at La Cartonnerie in Reims, Temples opt for sonic exploration. Formed in Kettering, the British quartet comprises James Bagshaw (vocals, guitar), Thomas Walmsley (bass), Adam Smith (keyboards, guitar) and Rens Ottink (drums). Known for a psychedelic rock marked by meticulous harmonies and guitar washes, they retain the melodic DNA that has shaped their trajectory while expanding their sonic spectrum.

With BLISS, their fifth album, Temples push their textures toward the electronic without abandoning their hallucinatory riffs or songwriting sensibility. Dance-inflected echoes from the late ’90s surface in the keyboards and rhythms, creating a dialogue between synthetic pulses and luminous psychedelia. On stage, the band layers these elements with precision: airy vocals, supple bass, spiraling guitar motifs and machines that thicken the groove. The set is designed more for a gentle trance than for showmanship, blending new excursions with signature tracks to move their psych-pop forward without losing the listeners who have followed them from the start.