Kettering rockers Temples have released their third single Context from their new album Hot Motion, which is due out through ATO Records on September 27th.

Now a three-piece after the departure of original drummer Samuel Toms, Temples have gained a reputation for their thrilling psych-rock live shows. They will be touring extensively in Europe and America to promote the new record, with Rens Ottink continuing to fill in on drums.

Speaking about the new single, front man James Bagshaw said in a statement: “Context was originally written as an observation of words being taken out of context, and how that changes the sentiment and meaning of words. This thought process crossed over into the musicality of the song. 

“I wanted to reinvigorate the idea of the guitar solo, and also re-contextualise influences from my favourite musical pioneers. There is a nod to Les Paul and Mary Ford, and the guitar solo pays homage to a recording technique made famous on the piano sound on In My Life by The Beatles! We recorded the guitar solo at half speed, and then sped it up afterwards!”

Back in June, the band released the first single – also titled Hot Motion – from the new album, a thumping, bombastic track built around Bagshaw’s distinctive soaring vocals that sets the bar high for the new full-length record and has been well received by fans at live shows. Second single You’re Either On Something – a more relaxed affair – was released in August.

Their debut album, Sun Structures, was released in 2014 and charted at number seven in the UK. It was followed up by 2017’s Volcano, which reached number 23. 

I wanted to reinvigorate the idea of the guitar solo, and also re-contextualise influences from my favourite musical pioneers"

Listen to the official audio for Context .be">here

Pre-order Hot Motion here

Hot Motion track list:

1. Hot Motion
2. You’re Either On Something
3. Holy Horses
4. The Howl
5. Context
6. The Beam
7. Not Quite The Same
8. Atomise
9. It’s All Coming Out
10. Step Down
11. Monuments

For tour dates and tickets visit Temples official website

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