Haiku Hands

Haiku Hands
Haiku Hands at Haldern Pop Festival 2019
Background information
OriginSydney, Melbourne, Australia
Genres
Years active2017–present
MembersClaire Nakazawa, Beatrice Lewis, Mie Nakazawa, Mataya Young
Websitehaikuhands.com.au

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.

Members

  • Mie Nakazawa
    Mie Nakazawa
  • Claire Nakazawa
    Claire Nakazawa
  • Beatrice Lewis
    Beatrice Lewis

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][A] 2017 Non-album singles
"Jupiter"[11][B] 2018
"Squat"
(featuring True Vibenation)[12]
"Dare You Not to Dance"[13] 2019
"Onset"
(featuring Mad Zach)[14]
"Manbitch"[15] 2020 Haiku Hands
"Fashion Model Art"
(featuring Sofi Tukker)[16]
"Suck My Cherry"[17] Freaky: Music from the Motion Picture
"Conclusions"[18] 2021 Non-album singles
"Bye Bye"[19] 2022 Non-album singles
"Nunchucka"[20] 2023 Pleasure Beast
"Feels So Good"[9]
"Kicks"[21] 2024 Pleasure Beast (Deluxe)

Notes

  1. ^ "Not About You" and "Jupiter" were later included on their debut album Haiku Hands.[8]
  2. ^ "Not About You" and "Jupiter" were later included on their debut album Haiku Hands.[8]

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.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2020 "Dare You Not to Dance" Best Independent Dance or Electronica Single Nominated [22][23]
2021 Haiku Hands Breakthrough Independent Artist of the Year Nominated [24][25]
Haiku Hands Best Independent Dance or Electronica Album or EP Nominated
2024 Pleasure Beast Best Independent Dance or Electronica Album or EP Nominated [26]
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References

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