The Temper Trap is an alternative rock band that formed in 2005 in Melbourne, Australia. They are known for their atmospheric sound, featuring grand guitars set to pulsating rhythms. The band is currently signed to 2 record labels, one based in the USA and the other in Australia.
The Temper Trap story starts with the Indonesian born Dougy Mandagi (Lead vocals, guitar) who had always been surrounded by an artistic and musical family. His influences from singing in church choirs and in the streets had led him to start his very own band.
Now with current band members Jonathon Aherne (Bass), Lorenzo Sillitto (lead guitar,keyboards, vocals) and Toby Dundas (Drums).
Their single “Sweet Disposition” from the 2009 debuted album “Conditions” was featured in many productions such as the hit movie 500 Days of Summer, Australian TV series Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities, the Season 2 finale of Greek, One Tree Hill, and on UK teen drama Skins.
In The Temper Traps new video “Sweet Disposition” the viewer enters into a mellow and haunting atmosphere, surrounded with instruments. As the song continues it gradually begins to build, until the video hits its climax with shattered glass, distilled drumsticks and a dismantled drum sets. Dougy’s voice ranges from a quiet lullaby’ like whisper to an 80s new wave groove (Tears For Fears). The melodies of the guitars and the drums mixed with the bands fashion style adds on to “Sweet dispositions” haunting feel.