Since their debut album, 2014’s Sun Structures, established them as neo-psychedelic rockers in the first degree, Temples have made a point of never repeating themselves. The albums that followed have taken all sorts of creative left turns, from Volcano‘s synth-heavy modern pop to Hot Motion‘s stripped-down jangle to Exotico‘s stadium indie grandeur. The shift they make on 2026’s Bliss is their most drastic. Influenced by the electronic music and rave culture of the ’90s, the band trade out guitars for synthesizers, pump up the beats, and do their best to add some psychedelic mystery to a very retro dance-rock sound. The album is loaded with slamming beats, huge-sounding synths, jagged sound effects, and dancefloor vibes. Tracks like “Revelation” and…
