Dougy Mandagi is the lead singer of Temper Trap. He also plays rythm guitar and some keyboards while being a songwriter too. Currently he travelling between islands and countries searching for new experiences.  

DOUGY: "I hope my music touches people."

[interview.bosborot keep keep / pics.bosborot / Feb 2018] 

Do you hope your music helps people through bad life experiences?

I hope it touches people

What does it mean to be brave and focused with music?

It means going with your gut feeling and and knowing what you want

How do you cope with the environment living abroad and did it influence the music you’re making?

I've been living abroad and moving a lot since I was a kid so it's nothing new to me. It hasn't really influenced my music making that much. I make music the same way no matter where I am

What makes music timeless?

If only I knew. It's an invincible magic that you can't see, control or purposely recreate. It just happens

Do you use anger or sadness to write music?

I use both

Do you write songs differently today than you did when you first started writing songs?

Yes. I'm way too critical of myself now which stops me from being spontaneous 

How’s your band become the soundtrack 500 days of summer?

A friend of our manager played sweet disposition to the director and he loved it. The rest is Temper Trap history.