Every now and then you come across a new band that stands apart from the rest. A band whose songwriting belies their inexperience, a singer whose range and brilliance at once captivates and enfolds, and an energy that is impossible to ignore.
Melbourne four piece THE TEMPER TRAP have persevered since their formation, playing, recording and eventually catching the ear of the all important stations and festival crowds back home.
They now come to the UK for their first ever live shows and debut UK release "Science of Fear".
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The band, Jonathon, Lorenzo and Toby met Dougy when he emigrated from Bali, Indonesia and they soon earned a fiercesome reputation as a killer live band. With a keen ear for melody, matched by infectious rhythms and symphonic, arresting guitars, the band is further separated from the pack by lead singer Dougy’s captivating, unique vocals - and The Temper Trap soon started earning comparisons to the likes of Radiohead, TV on the Radio and Arcade Fire.
A track "Sweet Disposition" was recorded with esteemed producer Jim Abbiss (Massive Attack, DJ Shadow, Arctic Monkeys) and started generating superlatives from fans and media across the world via their MySpace site. They came to the attention of the BBC with a slot on Zane Lowe’s ‘Introducing’ show and gained prestigious spot in the BBC Sound of 2009 top 15.
The Temper Trap kicked off 2009 playing the travelling Laneway Festival in Australia and then became the first signing to the new Infectious Music.
They will release their debut single "Science of Fear" on April 20, 2009, followed by an album in the summer of 2009. The single will be available on limited 7” and digital and also features remixes by Herve, Mistabishi, Filthy Dukes and Boe Weaver.
The NME has already tipped their “impassioned, infectious, surging sound ... big brash guitars and anthemic songs”.
The band played UK shows in March in London and SXSW in Austin, and will return for a busy summer in the UK.
The Temper Trap UK (+ Paris) tour dates:
(Dates and information subject to change.)
16 April Nouveau Casino 'Custom', Paris France
17 April Club NME, KOKO, London UK
24 April Camden Crawl, London UK
15 - 16 May BRIGHTON, The Great Escape Festival
15th Friday COALITION, Drowned In Sound Stage
16th Saturday Komedia XFM Presents Stage
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