Hiatus Kaiyote

Hiatus Kaiyote is an Australian jazz/funk band recognized for its genre-defying sound and critical acclaim, garnering international attention and multiple Grammy nominations. After releasing their independently debuted album, Tawk Tomahawk, in April 2012, Hiatus Kaiyote quickly established a unique musical identity characterized by elements of jazz, funk, neo-soul, and electronic music. The Australian quartet, comprised of singer/guitarist Nai Palm, bassist Paul Bender, keyboardist Simon Mavin, and drummer Perrin Moss, rapidly garnered significant international attention from influential figures including Erykah Badu, Questlove, and Prince, who publicly endorsed their music. This early critical recognition culminated in the band being named Breakthrough Artists of the Year at Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide Music Awards in London in 2013.

Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. The album continued their Grammy success, with its track ‘Breathing Underwater’ receiving a nomination for Best R&B Performance in 2016. From 2016 onward, Hiatus Kaiyote’s distinctive sound became highly sought after, with their music being sampled by a roster of prominent hip-hop and R&B artists including Anderson .Paak, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and The Carters (Beyoncé and Jay-Z). Demonstrating their continued artistic depth, individual band members also pursued side projects, such as Nai Palm’s critically acclaimed solo album Needle Paw in 2017.

With a discography boasting multiple Grammy nominations and a proven track record of influencing top-tier artists, Hiatus Kaiyote continues to shape the global music landscape with their distinctive sound and compelling live performances.