Nai Palm, the singer and proud owner of some of the strongest pipes this side of the Pacific, never hesitates to assume her rightful place at the fore of the musical front while being equally comfortable taking a backseat to the music when appropriate. Though not revolutionary in any sense of the word (in fact much of their music can be attributed to very obvious influences), HK are able to pull off this eclectic mix of genres without ever sounding forced. Their 2012 debut LP Tawk Tomahawk seamlessly blends earth-shaking soul, hip-hop sensibilities, and the warm flow and glow of smooth jazz into thirty minutes of the most organic music I’ve heard in a long time. But for reasons unknown, the Australian quartet has remained relatively obscure, spending the past two years carving out a humble but cozy niche for itself in the underground scene of the band’s home continent. Hiatus Kaiyote is one of those hidden gems that, upon first listen, feel like a band you and everyone else should already know and love. Review Summary: "I will follow you into the sunrise under desert skies"
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