10 Years of 'Tales': A Conversation with The Peep Tempel’s Stewart Raynor

Take a beer from the fridge, have a seat! When it comes to raw, unfiltered energy, few bands hit like The Peep Tempel. With their razor-sharp lyricism and blistering live shows, they’ve built a reputation as one of Australia’s most vital voices in underground punk. To mark 10 years of their second album, Tales, we caught up with bassist Stewart Raynor for a look back at the stories, chaos, and grit that shaped the record and its legacy.

From the unforgettable characters of tracks like ‘Carol’ to the lasting impact of their unapologetically raw approach, we delve into the making of Tales and its place in Australian music history. Stewart reflects on the band’s creative process at the time and the journey since. Without further ado, here’s our conversation...