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RICHMOND, VA. - Dreamy, yet down-to-earth, singer-songwriter CJ Temple releases her debut album Smoke today.
On her debut album Smoke, Temple distills her vibrant personality and chaotic emotions into stirring anthems that hover between indie folk and serene, modern pop drawing comparisions Annie Lennox, Sarah McLachlan and Amy Lee.
A collection of stunning, narrative songs driven by well-crafted vocal melodies and supported by symphonic swells, Smoke represents everything that clouds the good in life: depression, anxiety, sadness, and struggle. It’s what you have to wade through to get to the other side.
“[Smoke]’s evening mood is all moonlight, last vestiges of sunset purples and oranges giving way to a smoky grey sky, stars sprinkled above silent trees. It’s the magic-hour soundtrack to peeling off your social façade after being who you are in the world and becoming effortlessly alone in your skin." - AudioFemme
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“bedroom pop perfection.” -INTO Magazine
“Temple's voclas are encompassed with serenity while the instrumentals float gracefully from beginning to end.” -Ghettoblaster Magazine
“…a heartbreak ballad, showcasing Temple’s heavenly vocals over sparse beats, resonant guitars, and swelling strings, building from an atmospheric confessional to a triumphant orchestral climax. Though at its core the song is a simple vulnerable ballad, it takes on a shimmering pop sheen thanks to the spacious production of Josh Kaler and the supporting bursts of strings, soaring from melancholy to euphoric hope.” – Under The Radar
ABOUT CJ TEMPLE: After years working in corporate America, struggling with self-doubt, mental health (including imposter syndrome) and her journey of self-discovery as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, CJ Temple returned to music with a singular goal: to provide a space of calm amid the chaos. She found this space during COVID as she amassed over 1 million+ fans when her videos went viral on TikTok overnight.
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