They begin with the jazzy “Sip Into Something Soft,” with Nai and the backing vocalists dropping sweet harmonies while the band jams. The band takes the opportunity to showcase Mood Valiant with five selections from the set. It’s not surprising that the band’s vocalist Nai Palm gets in on the act dressed as a lamb as the performance goes on. Not only do we get a psychedelically colored backdrop and numerous tchotchkes (including an actual tiny desk), but we also get friends of the band dressed as different creatures (we spotted a chicken, a parrot, some kind of sea creature, a mothman and a moon). This uber-fun and exhilarating set will appease diehards and new fans alike.The crew is probably the quirkiest of the R&B soul artists around, and their Tiny Desk setup shows that. Since then, they've gone on to win varying international awards and were the first Australian group to get nominated in the R&B category at the Grammys for best R&B performance in 2013. Hiatus Kaiyote came onto the scene with their debut album, Tawk Tomahawk, back in 2012 and created a groundswell of buzz among global music heads. On "Rose Water," the tightness of the band (comprised of Paul Bender, Simon Mavin and Perrin Moss, and joined by their longtime backing vocalists) is on full display. Launching into this brilliant performance with "Sip Into Something Soft," Hiatus takes us on a sweet and sultry journey through a host of selections from their new album, Mood Valiant. "I'm a treasure hunter at heart," she said, "and the beautiful thing about dressing a set with sentimental artifacts from my house is that I feel super comfy to perform." Every intricate detail of this Tiny Desk (home) concert evokes feelings of coziness, psychedelia and joyful performance art. Frontwoman Nai Palm shared with me the impetus behind the design. Melbourne alt-soul collective Hiatus Kaiyote tricked out its avant-garde recording studio, The Villa, and lathered it with props: a miniature desk, alien costumes, and loads of furry friends.
It's the same spirit - stripped-down sets, an intimate setting - just a different space. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future.
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