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The Temper Trap

The Temper Trap

The Temper Trap are an Australian indie rock band formed in 2005 by Dougy Mandagi, Jonathon Aherne, and Toby Dundas. In 2008, the group relocated from Melbourne to London. The band released their debut album Conditions in June 2009 to favourable reviews and commercial success; it peaked at No. 9 on the ARIA Albums Chart and into the top 30 on the UK Albums Chart. Its lead single, "Sweet Disposition", peaked in the top 10 on the Belgian, Irish and UK Singles Charts and reached No. 14 on the ARIA Singles Chart. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2010 in November, The Temper Trap won Best Group and Most Popular Australian Single for "Sweet Disposition". Their eponymous second album was released in late May/early June 2012 under Liberation Music (AUS), Infectious Records (UK) and Glassnote Records (US). The album won the band Best Rock Album, and they also won Best Group at the 2012 ARIA Awards. In October 2013 guitarist Lorenzo Sillitto left the band, during the recording of the third album.

Albums

2009 Conditions
2012 The Temper Trap
2016 Thick as Thieves
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Temper Trap, Knife Party Enter US Charts
Gotye has indeed lost top spot to Carly Rae Jepsen.
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David Letterman shows The Temper Trap something from his vinyl collection
The Temper Trap Return To US Late Night TV This Week
The Temper Trap follow up last week's US TV appearance on Letterman, with a spot on Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week.
Features / Premiere
The Temper Trap - Trembling Hands (Live on Letterman)
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Temper Trap Sydney Opera House 0612
Through tracks Rabbit Hole and Fader, lead singer Dougy Mandagi’s voice was the star, faultlessly shifting register before dissolving into a gospel-like plea in the beautiful Trembling Hands.
News / Music
Heavy Rain Forces Temper Trap To Axe Regional Qld Show
The Temper Trap's headline slot at triple j's One Night Stand concert in southern Queensland tonight was cut due heavy rainfall.
News / Music
Temper Trap To Perform On Letterman And At His Concert Series Webcast
"No one's thrown any like rotten fruits or shoes at my head... yet," says Dougy Mandagi about live preparation for their upcoming Letterman spot.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Temper Trap - Forum
It’s clear that the Melbourne five-piece has already got runs on the board with some of the songs off of their self-titled record.
News / Music
Watch The Temper Trap From The Opera House
Tonight's The Temper Trap show will be beamed into households all over the world thanks to the VIVID Live YouTube channel.
Reviews / Album
Album Review: The Temper Trap - The Temper Trap
"The argument that it is a positive thing to not simply clone a debut album exists but there lies a thin line between positive discovery and sabotage in the face of commercialism."
News / Music
Tempers flare as Slash is held from top spot
The Temper Trap Debut At Top Of ARIA Chart
In a week of big new releases, The Temper Trap tossed Keith Urban aside and held Slash back, to debut at number one.
News / Music
Sydney Opera House To Stream Temper Trap, Amon Tobin Live
Sydney Opera House's Vivid LIVE festival will stream selected gigs on YouTube.
News / Music
The Temper Trap Storm Early Charts
Will The Temper Trap manage to top the ARIA Charts with their new album later this week?