Haiku Hands Explained

Haiku Hands
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Origin:Sydney, Melbourne, Australia
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Years Active:2017–present
Current Members:Claire Nakazawa, Beatrice Lewis, Mie Nakazawa, Mataya Young

Haiku Hands are an alternative dance electronic music group from Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. The group consists of Claire Nakazawa, Beatrice Lewis, Mie Nakazawa, and performing member Mataya Young.[1] [2] The Nakazawa sisters are from Sydney and Lewis is from Melbourne.[3]

Touring

The group toured nationally with the Groovin' the Moo and Listen Out music festivals. They have also played festivals including Splendour in the Grass, St Jerome's Laneway Festival, Wonderland Scarehouse Tour, WOMADelaide, Pitch Festival and Party In The Paddock. Haiku Hands have supported Flight Facilities and Bloc Party on their Australian tours.[4] [5] [6] [7] In 2019, they toured with Sofi Tukker.

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with release date and label shown! Title! Album details
Haiku Hands
Pleasure Beast
  • Released: 1 December 2023[9]
  • Label: Spinning Top
  • Formats: digital download, streaming

Singles

List of singles, with year released and album name shown! Title! Year! Album
"Not About You"[10] 2017rowspan="5"
"Jupiter"[11] 2018
"Squat"
[12]
"Dare You Not to Dance"[13] 2019
"Onset"
[14]
"Manbitch"[15] 2020Haiku Hands
"Fashion Model Art"
[16]
"Suck My Cherry"[17] Freaky: Music from the Motion Picture
"Conclusions"[18] 2021
"Bye Bye"[19] 2022
"Nunchucka"[20] 2023Pleasure Beast
"Feels So Good"
"Kicks"[21] 2024Pleasure Beast (Deluxe)

Notes

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.! |-| scope="row"| 2020| "Dare You Not to Dance"| Best Independent Dance or Electronica Single| | [22] [23] |-|rowspan="2"| 2021| Haiku Hands| Breakthrough Independent Artist of the Year| |rowspan="2"| [24] [25] |-| Haiku Hands| Best Independent Dance or Electronica Album or EP| |-| 2024| Pleasure Beast| Best Independent Dance or Electronica Album or EP| | [26]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Haiku Hands. triple j Unearthed. 31 January 2019 .
  2. Web site: The Unveiling Of Haiku Hands. LNWY.
  3. Web site: Haiku Hands Know How To Put On A Show. www.vogue.co.uk. 23 November 2018 .
  4. Web site: Haiku Hands: High Energy Meets High Art. Fran. Gibson. scenestr - Pop Culture & Entertainment. 11 March 2019 .
  5. Web site: Haiku Hands | Niche Productions. nicheproductions.com.au.
  6. Web site: HAIKU HANDS | The Cambridge Hotel. thecambridgehotel.com.au.
  7. Web site: Haiku Hands have no plans to rush debut album. Leeson. Josh. February 1, 2019. Newcastle Herald.
  8. Web site: Haiku Hands announce self-titled debut album . . 30 July 2020 . 11 September 2020.
  9. Web site: Haiku Hands Have Announced Their Second Album. Read Dork. 31 August 2023. 10 September 2023.
  10. Web site: Introducing your new obsession: "Not About You" by Haiku Hands . Earmilk . 4 December 2017 . 11 September 2020 . James, Schiff.
  11. Web site: Haiku Hands keep on skyrocketing with "Jupiter" . Purple Sneakers . 18 April 2018 . 11 September 2020.
  12. Web site: Haiku Hands are Australia's most electrifying new prospect . . 12 October 2018 . 11 September 2020 . Thomas, Smith.
  13. Web site: Dare You Not to Dance – Single by Haiku Hands on Apple Music . Apple Music AU . 31 January 2019 . 25 August 2020.
  14. Web site: Onset (feat. Mad Zach) – Single by Haiku Hands on Apple Music . Apple Music AU . 1 November 2019 . 25 August 2020.
  15. Web site: Manbitch – Single by Haiku Hands on Apple Music . Apple Music AU . 29 April 2020 . 25 August 2020.
  16. Web site: Fashion Model (feat. Sofi Tukker) – Single by Haiku Hands on Apple Music . Apple Music AU . 30 July 2020 . 25 August 2020.
  17. Web site: Listen to Haiku Hands' assertive new dancefloor bop, 'Suck My Cherry' . . 13 November 2020 . 13 November 2020 . Gallagher, Alex.
  18. Web site: New Aus Music Playlist – 10/12/21 Additions. musicfeeds.com.au. 10 December 2021. 11 December 2021.
  19. Web site: New Aus Music Playlist Additions 20/05/22. Music Feeds. 20 May 2022. 21 June 2022.
  20. Web site: KYE, The Vanns & More: This Week's Best New Music . . 12 May 2023 . 13 May 2023.
  21. Web site: Haiku Hands Want Their New Single to Make You Feel Like You're 'Rocking New Kicks'. Rolling Stone Australia. 4 October 2024. 5 October 2024.
  22. Web site: 2020 AIR Awards Nominees. scenestr. 7 July 2020. 8 August 2020.
  23. Web site: That's a wrap: 2020 AIR Awards winners and celebrations. the industry observer. 1 October 2020 . 1 October 2020.
  24. Web site: Details confirmed for 2021 AIR Awards as nominees announced . . 2 June 2021 . 5 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210602000704/https://themusic.com.au/news/2021-air-awards-nominees-and-indie-con-australia-conference-announced/ivyWnJ-egYA/02-06-21/ . 2 June 2021 . live.
  25. Web site: 2021 AIR Awards Winners . Scenstr.com.au . 5 August 2021 . 6 August 2021.
  26. Web site: 2024 AIR Awards Nominees: Genesis Owusu, Cub Sport, RVG, Teen Jesus & More. The Music. 14 May 2024. 16 May 2024.

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