Kettering, England’s favorite psychedelic sons Temples are announcing their debut full-length, Sun Structures, out February 11th on Fat Possum. It’s a record that’s destined to set out the band’s stall as Britain’s premier retro-futurists, with influences ranging from ’60s psychedelia to Motown, glam, and Krautrock, all viewed through a very modern kaleidoscope – and always keeping the song at the heart of it all. Recorded in the box-room of guitarist/vocalist James Bagshaw‘s home, the aim was “Jack Nitzsche on a DIY budget,” and with one listen to first single off the record, “Mesmerise,” it’s pretty clear that they’ve succeeded.

Temples begin their North American tour today. Temples are: James Bagshaw (vocals & guitar), Tom Warmsley (bass & backing vocals), Sam Toms (drums) & Adam Smith (keys).

 TEMPLES TOUR DATES

Mon. Nov. 18 — Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle

Tue. Nov. 19 — Detroit, MI @ The Loving Touch

Wed. Nov. 20 — Toronto, ON @ The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern

Thu. Nov. 21 — Montreal, PQ @ Le Petit Campus

Fri. Nov. 22 — Allston, MA @ Great Scott

Sat. Nov. 23 — Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie

Mon. Nov. 25 — New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom

Tue. Nov. 26 — Brooklyn, NY @ Union Pool

Wed. Nov. 27 — Washington, DC @ DC9

Mon. Feb. 24 — Glasgow, UK @ Oran Mor

Tue. Feb. 24 — Hull, UK @ Fruit

Thu. Feb. 27 — Nottingham, UK @ Rescue Rooms

Fri. Feb. 28 — Leeds, UK @ Stylus

Sat. Mar. 1 — Manchester, UK @ Academy 2

Mon. Mar. 3 — Oxford, UK @ Academy

Tue. Mar. 4 — Birmingham, UK @ Institute Library

Thu. Mar. 6 — Cardiff, UK @ Globe

Fri. Mar. 7 — Bournemouth, UK @ Old Fire Station

Sat. Mar. 8 — London, UK @ Shepherds Bush Empire

  SUN STRUCTURES TRACKLISTING

1. Shelter Song

2. Sun Structures

3. The Golden Throne

4. Keep In The Dark

5. Mesmerise

6. Move With The Season

7. Colours To Life

8. A Question Isn’t Answered

9. The Guesser

10.Test Of Time

11. Sand Dance

12. Fragment’s Light

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