The Peep Tempel was formed in 2008 as a two-piece by singer-songwriter Blake Scott and drummer Steven Carter who were neighbours at the time.

[1] As a two-piece, the band recorded in their own home studio and released two 7-inch singles through the imprint Wing Sing.

The Peep Tempel was nominated in the category of Best Independent Hard Rock or Punk Album at the AIR Awards of 2012.

[9] Tales was shortlisted for the 2014 Australian Music Prize and nominated in the category of Best Independent Hard Rock, Heavy or Punk Album at the AIR Awards of 2015.

In February 2024, Peep Tempel reformed to headline OK Motels, a festival in the Victorian town of Charlton.