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The Temper Trap

Origin
Melbourne, Australia
Genre
Rock
Formed
2005
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, Infectious Records and Glassnote Records. 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.

Origin Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Genres Indie rock, alternative rock
Years active 2005–present
Labels Liberation, Infectious, Glassnote
Associated acts Kate Tempest
Members Dougy Mandagi, Jonathon Aherne, Toby Dundas, Joseph Greer
Past members Lorenzo Sillitto

About The Temper Trap

Indie alternative rock band who were named Best Group at the 2010 and 2012 ARIA Music Awards. They also won the 2010 ARIA Music Award for Most Popular Australian Single with "Sweet Disposition."

Achievement of The Temper Trap

Lead guitarist Lorenzo Sillitto was a member of the band from 2005 to 2013.

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Latest information about The Temper Trap updated on July 28 2021.