Best known in America for the platinum, top 20 alt-rock radio hit “Sweet Disposition” in 2008, the Aussie group collectively decided in 2018 that it was time to face their burnout, rediscover their artistic identities, and live life. Lead singer Dougy Mandagi moved to Berlin and immersed himself in the city’s electronic music culture before relocating to his home country Indonesia; drummer Toby Dundas set up a recording studio and began scoring for films; bassist Jonathon Aherne released a solo project from his home base in America; and guitarist Joseph Greer threw his energy into teaching.
Only when it felt right, after a four-year hiatus from touring and writing, did the band tentatively head back into the studio - and immediately felt an inspiring energy. They worked between continents, sent demos back and forth, and convened in Melbourne for studio dates.
The Temper Trap set out to create a record that authentically reflects who they are today, and it unequivocally distils two decades of experience into an album that is as invigoratingly surprising as it is unmistakably theirs.
“With time apart and much personal growth from us all, Sungazer feels like it’s captured the most pure collection of music we’ve ever made. We had more fun making this record and in the writing room than on any of the previous records we’ve done. We’re in a great place creatively and in our friendships, we’re closer than ever. Being back into the studio together really felt like coming home.” - The Temper Trap
WATCH: The Temper Trap – ‘Sungazer (Official Visualiser)’
“Sungazer is a song I wrote as a declaration to my little boy Ziggy before he was born. The lyrics are a promise to him, to be with him throughout his life.” - Dougy Mandagi
Already clocking millions of streams and cracking top 30 US alternative radio charts, the songs we’ve heard from Sungazer so far – “Giving Up Air,” “Into The Wild” and “Lucky Dimes” - have added to the anticipation.
“With time apart and much personal growth from us all, Sungazer feels like it’s captured the most pure collection of music we’ve ever made. We had more fun making this record and in the writing room than on any of the previous records we’ve done. We’re in a great place creatively and in our friendships, we’re closer than ever. Being back into the studio together really felt like coming home.” - The Temper Trap
WATCH: The Temper Trap – ‘Sungazer (Official Visualiser)’
“Sungazer is a song I wrote as a declaration to my little boy Ziggy before he was born. The lyrics are a promise to him, to be with him throughout his life.” - Dougy Mandagi
Already clocking millions of streams and cracking top 30 US alternative radio charts, the songs we’ve heard from Sungazer so far – “Giving Up Air,” “Into The Wild” and “Lucky Dimes” - have added to the anticipation.
PRE-SAVE / PRE-ORDER
SUNGAZER (ALBUM)
Track listing:
1. Lucky Dimes
2. Into The Wild
3. These Arms
4. Bird on a Wire
5. Giving Up Air
6. Sungazer
7. Lifeline
8. Runaways
9. Halfway
10. Dystopia Radio
11. Kuru
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR:
3. These Arms
4. Bird on a Wire
5. Giving Up Air
6. Sungazer
7. Lifeline
8. Runaways
9. Halfway
10. Dystopia Radio
11. Kuru
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR:
07/04/26 – Milwaukee, WI @ Summerfest 2026
07/05/26 – Maryland Heights, MO @ The Wow Signal Tour – supporting Muse
07/07/26 – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center – supporting Muse
07/10/26 – Tinley Park, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre – supporting Muse
07/11/26 – Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center – supporting Muse
07/13/26 – Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre – supporting Muse
07/15/26 – Toronto, ON @ RBC Amphitheatre – supporting Muse
07/18/26 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center – supporting Muse
07/22/26 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center – supporting Muse
07/24/26 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Albany Med Health System at SPAC – supporting Muse
07/25/26 – Wantagh, NY @ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater – supporting Muse
07/28/26 – Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavilion – supporting Muse
07/29/26 – Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion – supporting Muse
08/09/26 – San Francisco, CA @ Outside Lands
08/10/26 – Charlotte, NC @ Truliant Amphitheater – supporting Muse
08/12/26 – Atlanta, GA @ Lakewood Amphitheatre – supporting Muse
08/14/26 – Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion – supporting Muse
08/15/26 – Austin, TX @ Germania Insurance Amphitheater – supporting Muse
08/18/26 – Greenwood Village, CO @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre – supporting Muse
08/20/26 – West Valley City, UT @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre – supporting Muse
08/22/26 – Ridgefield, WA @ Cascades Amphitheater – supporting Muse
08/23/26 – Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre – supporting Muse
08/26/26 – Wheatland, CA @ Toyota Amphitheatre – supporting Muse
08/27/26 – Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre – supporting Muse
08/29/26 – Chula Vista, CA @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre – supporting Muse
08/31/26 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl – supporting Muse
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