Kav Temperley

Kav Temperley is best known as the frontman and bassist of Australian rock trio Eskimo Joe, the Fremantle-bred band that became a household name in the 2000s with hits like “Black Fingernails, Red Wine” and “From the Sea.” Since forming in the late ’90s, Eskimo Joe has dropped six studio albums, scooped up multiple ARIA Awards, and cemented Kav’s reputation as a storyteller who blends raw emotion with catchy, anthemic hooks. When the band took a hiatus in the 2010s, Kav leaned into solo work, channeling his introspective lyricism into folk-tinged tracks that still carry his signature warmth.

These days, he balances Eskimo Joe’s reunion energy with his own projects, releasing heartfelt solo tunes like “Machines of Love & Grace” and “Wildfire” that feel like late-night conversations set to music. Whether he’s crooning about love, loss, or Fremantle’s coastal charm (see: “Hope Street”), Kav’s music remains rooted in vivid storytelling and melodies that stick around like old friends.