CJ Temple

Dreamy yet down-to-earth, singer-songwriter CJ Temple distills her vibrant personality and chaotic emotions into stirring anthems that hover between indie folk and serene, modern pop.
Her music comes from deep within, borne by a lifelong love of singing and laced with homemade, hip-hop-inspired beats that transform the songs into what she calls “ethereal bedroom pop.” CJ’s distinctly smooth vocals have been compared to artists like Annie Lennox, Sarah McLaughlin, and Amy Lee, but her agile range and empathetic approach to songwriting set her apart: “The way I see it, I’m creating a space, not selling you a product.” After years working in corporate America, struggling with self-doubt and mental health, CJ returned to music with a singular goal: to provide a space of calm amid the chaos. Her debut full-length album Smoke, set for release in early 2022, showcases her softness as well as her sharpness in eleven intimate, atmospheric tracks. “Music has always been what keeps me connected to my sense of self. I just want to make people comfortable, give someone a little moment to breathe.”