London-based alternative music outfit, The Temper Trap kicked off the first Samsung Bebo Nights live at the Gibson Guitar Studio on Monday 6th July. The band debuted their new material to a capacity audience of music industry, press and Bebo users at this exclusive and intimate gig. The Temper Trap first attracted the attention of the music industry after playing to sell-out crowds in London, New York and LA last November, at South by Southwest in March 2009 and most recently Glastonbury and the iTunes Festival at London’s Roundhouse.
The Temper Trap’s debut album “Conditions”,which is set to be released in the UK on 10th August 2009, was recorded with producer Jim Abbiss, who was also at the controls for the debut albums by The Arctic Monkeys and Adele. The band are currently on a UK tour promoting the forthcoming album which will see them take in festivals such as T In The Park, Lovebox, Field Day and Reading/Leeds Festival in August. 
Samsung Bebo Nights live at the Gibson Guitar Studio, marks Bebo’s first foray into live music events, will be a monthly live performance of established and up-and-coming music acts. Open to Bebo users this series of intimate live events will extend the reach of Bebo music offline and will feature cutting edge music talent from across the globe.
Samsung Bebo Nights live at the Gibson Guitar Studio is one strand of the Bebo-Samsung partnership that includes Bebo show ‘Beat’ www.bebo.com/beat and is part of Samsung’s longer-term commitment to music and in particular new music. Forthcoming events include sets by Little Boots and Jack Penate.
