BBC Sound of 2009: The Temper Trap

Fifteen of the best rising music stars were announced as the longlist for the BBC's Sound of 2009.

The Big Pink Empire of the Sun Kid Cudi Little Boots Passion Pit

Dan Black Florence and the Machine La Roux Master Shortie The Temper Trap

VV Brown Frankmusik Lady GaGa Mumford & Sons White Lies

Two years after they released their initial EP in their native Australia, this quartet have recorded their first album with producer Jim Abbiss, who was at the controls for the debut albums by The Arctic Monkeys and Adele.

The Melbourne band aim for an atmospheric, captivating sound, created using grand guitars, pulsating rhythms and yearning vocals.

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