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Writer's pictureAmberley Lobo

KAV TEMPERLEY: NAVIGATING THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY


Kav Temperley on the set of Welcome to the Jungle with Amberley Lobo


“Set yourself a deadline, get to the end of that deadline. The beautiful thing about creating is, that if what you’ve done sucks, you can always create something else” - Kav Temperley

Kav Temperley is an Australian singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the lead vocalist and frontman of alternative rock band Eskimo Joe. 


As a band Eskimo Joe has enjoyed unparalleled success, earning a staggering 35 ARIA Award nominations over their career. To date the boys have won 8 ARIAs, including prestigious categories like Album of the Year and Best Group. Additionally, the band has been honored with 11 WAMI Awards, solidifying their status as a multi-award-winning powerhouse in the Australian music scene. With a rich tapestry of achievements, Eskimo Joe's legacy is marked by both critical acclaim and widespread recognition from their industry peers.


I have had the privilege of knowing Kav for several years and it was such a highlight to sit down with him in the jungle. 


In this conversation we talk about the band's early days, dealing with obstacles, success, the creative process, how to write a number ONE hit, where Kav gets his ideas from, how to push through the three-quarter mark, and so much more!!! 




KEY HIGHLIGHTS:


01’31 - Kav vs. nature 

02’33 - Ambo and Kav winning competitions -  1997 Campus Band Competition

04’04 - The band’s early success in the late 90’s: Sweater, Triple J Hottest 100 

05’15 - Kav’s first live TV experience on Recovery 

07’32 - Navigating the music industry from Perth

09’02 - Surprise change of direction for the band post Sweater EP

12’19 - Transition and change

13’39 - Early success 

15’25 - Pinch me moments and milestones

16’59 - When Ambo and Kav met :)

17’56 - The weight of success

19’22 - The importance of being home and living a normal life for creativity

21’08 - That nervous wait when you create something and you are about to release it 

23’06 - Surprise number one hit's

23’49 - Lil tips for number one hit's

27’01 - What Kav defines as success

29’29 - Keeping the band together 

31’17 - The Kav Temperley writing process

31’57 - Automatic writing 

36’22 - Tips for songwriting 

37’49 - The blank white page

40’42 - Kav’s journey - is there a magical path?

41’30 - The ¾ mark 

42’51 - The path to success

43’00 - Obstacles

44’09 - Writing solo vs. band 

45’48 - The importance of having a vision but being flexible



CONNECT WITH KAV:


Instagram: @kavtemperley

Facebook: @kavtemperley 





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