Indie rock band makes comeback with long-awaited new single after 9 years absence
After a near nine-year hiatus, the Australian indie rock band The Temper Trap has returned with a new single titled "Lucky Dimes." The track, produced by Grammy-nominated Styalz Fuego, showcases an edgier, more energetic style with frenetic guitar riffs and driving percussion, marking a fresh evolution in the band's sound.
The official music video for “Lucky Dimes” was directed by Joey Clough, a Melbourne-based artist, with production credits including Edvard Hakkansson and cinematography by Tom Dunphy.
While the sources detail the single release and the band’s excitement about their creative return, no specific tour dates or plans have been announced publicly as of August 2025.
A Confident Next Chapter
The release of "Lucky Dimes" represents a confident next chapter for The Temper Trap, emphasizing growth and vitality in their music after a long silence. The song, according to Billboard, features a heavier edge due to frenetic guitarwork and thumping percussion.
The Temper Trap is known for the international hit "Sweet Disposition," which was featured in the 2009 movie "500 Days of Summer." The track has over 775 million streams on Spotify and was named one of triple j's Hottest 100 Australian Songs last month. The band averages 15 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
Other popular tracks in The Temper Trap's discography include "Fader" and "Love Lost," which was famously sampled by rapper Mac Miller. The band's song "Science of Fear" has been featured on "The Vampire Diaries" and other TV shows and video games.
The Temper Trap formed in Melbourne, Australia in 2005. Currently, they are touring in the U.S. and will be playing concerts in Colorado with Mt. Joy. Tickets for The Temper Trap's concerts in Colorado can be purchased via Ticketmaster, StubHub, and Vivid Seats.
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- The Temper Trap's latest single, "Lucky Dimes," along with its corresponding music video, marks a transition into a new, energetic lifestyle in their music, as highlighted by Billboard.
- Beyond music, The Temper Trap's tour schedule includes concerts in Colorado, offering fans an opportunity to experience their entertainment firsthand, as evidenced by ticket sale platforms like Ticketmaster and StubHub.
