Temples Share Sean Ono Lennon-Produced Single ‘Paraphernalia’

Temples shared the Sean Ono Lennon-produced single, “Paraphernalia.” The track is an unreleased cut from the British psych-rockers’ 2019 album, Hot Motion.

Temples made the connection with Sean when they stuck around after their set at the Desert Daze festival in Lake Perris, California to catch ATO Records label mates The Claypool Lennon Delirium’s performance and found themselves chatting with Lennon afterward. Later when ATO asked Temples about releasing an unreleased track from Hot Motion, the band immediately thought of Sean.

“We couldn’t think of any greater mind than his to create with on this track,” Temples bassist Tom Walmsley said in a statement. Lennon was excited about the project as well.

“I’d always been a fan of the band. Had seen them play some pretty great shows over the years,” Lennon said. “When I first heard the demo for ‘Paraphernalia’ I knew they had a great tune.”

Sean enlisted the help of David Fridmann (Tame Impala, Flaming Lips) to mix the track. Temples frontman James Bagshaw also detailed the song in a statement.

“In an age of constant distraction, we all strive to find focus and a sense of calm,” Bagshaw said. “‘Paraphernalia’ questions the depth of ‘real’ connections in a digital world.”

Stream the visualizer for “Paraphernalia” below: