Haiku Hands
Music group
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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]
Haiku Hands | |
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Haiku Hands at Haldern Pop Festival 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Sydney, Melbourne, Australia |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Members | Claire Nakazawa, Beatrice Lewis, Mie Nakazawa, Mataya Young |
| Website | haikuhands |
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
Claire Nakazawa
Beatrice Lewis
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details |
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| Haiku Hands |
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| Pleasure Beast |
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Singles
| 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) |
| "Freak Out" (with Baker Boy and Briggs)[22] |
2025 | Djandjay |
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.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2020 | "Dare You Not to Dance" | Best Independent Dance or Electronica Single | Nominated | [23][24] |
| 2021 | Haiku Hands | Breakthrough Independent Artist of the Year | Nominated | [25][26] |
| Haiku Hands | Best Independent Dance or Electronica Album or EP | Nominated | ||
| 2024 | Pleasure Beast | Best Independent Dance or Electronica Album or EP | Nominated | [27] |
| 2025 | "Kicks" | Best Independent Dance, Electronica or Club Single | Nominated | [28] |
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