The Last Word: Hiatus Kaiyote discusses their new album
Hiatus Kaiyote visits Last.fm and discusses their new album Choose Your Weapon
You've probably heard the name but we would really like to take the opportunity to formally introduce you to the Australian nu-jazz/neo-soul quartet known as Hiatus Kaiyote. Core members Simon, Nai, Perrin & Bender took some time out of their busy touring schedule to speak to Last.fm about their multidimensional sophomore LP Choose Your Weapon, following up 2014's Grammy Nomination for Best R&B Performance for debut single Nakamarra (from the 2012 futurebeats/funk/hip-hop fusion hit Tawk Tomahawk).
The band discusses in detail the importance of Nai's original songwriting and evolution of their band as musicians and friends. They vibe on the crowd as a crowd vibes on them, citing the importance of having a strong, sincere, intimate & ever-present frontwoman.
"Real music fans want to see the humanity & humility in being an artist" - Nai Palm
Specifically, in the creation of their latest recording effort Choose Your Weapon, the band describes their "audio babies" as literally children that they birth, raise and then kick out of the house when they're teenagers. Re-emphasizing the importance of crowd interaction, the entire album itself is conceptualized around the interactivity of the video-gaming world, as one progresses through character selection, levels, boss fights… the band wants that same interactivity from live audiences, friends and listeners through their thoroughly faithful live representation of the arrangements on the stage, improvisation, art & remix collaboration.
Choose Your Weapon is available on iTunes. Alternatively, scope their Merch Store
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