“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:
Email: info@kavtemperley.com.au
Instagram: @kavtemperley
Facebook: @kavtemperley
Website: www.kavtemperley.com.au
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