In some places (Prince Minikid, the florid and ever-changing Atari) it feels like all those strange electronic flourishes that artists such as Beyoncé and Stevie Wonder (notably on Innervisions) use to fill the spaces between the chart-topping hits, and casually bewitch their fans. In others (the single Breathing Underwater) this is the sort of psychedelic mesmerising adventure land populated by similar exploratory jazz fusion artists such as Annette Peacock and Erykah Badu.

Much of this is down to the group’s main life force, Nai Palm (the stage name of Naomi Saalfield, whose voice and guitar twist and turn, swoop, dart and flutter through a bewildering array of supple melodies and counter-counter-harmonics and fitful key changes.

Just as you feel the group have settled into a groove, just for a second, off they spin and spiral into 20 others. Listening to Choose Your Weapon can hover between delirium and frustration, delight and outright annoyance, often in the very same beat. A song like the frantic Swamp Thing, with its layers of intricate piano notes and funked-out bass, moves on too fast for pause but then … bam! The mellow Fingerprints takes the mood somewhere else entirely.

This is a love letter to the whole of nature, a self-indulgent trip to the other side of consciousness, an experience you have to fully immerse yourself in to appreciate. And the meanings behind the songs are as varied and spatial as the music itself.

Breathing Underwater is a homage to the “different examples of love and compassion in the world that are beyond the limitation of romance”, says Palm. The singer uses imagery like the Jericho rose to depict this – an African resurrection plant that can survive dormant without water for more than a century, but blooms within minutes after rain.

Other tracks have equally as exotic roots. Jekyll, featuring some virtuoso free jazz percussion from the drummer, Perrin Moss, and typically disorienting fills from the synthesiser-player, Simon Mavin, flusters and flurries, searching for some peace of mind. The trippy funk-soul throwback, Borderline With My Atoms, feels like the band is channelling 30 or 40 years of soul into a six-minute song.

The multi-instrumentalist/composer Miguel Atwood-Ferguson lends his one-man orchestra to the expansive interlude The Lung. Molasses is musical treacle. Shaolin Monk Motherfunk is some weird-shit boogie. Only Time All the Time: Making Friends With Studio Owl is self-explanatory.

This album is the follow-up to Tawk Tomahawk, the 2013 debut which spawned the Q-Tip collaboration Nakamarra, the song that caused Hiatus Kaiyote to become the first ever Australian act to be nominated for an R&B Grammy. That one was recorded after the band had been together for six months. This one was put together after two world tours, and written everywhere.

Goddess alone knows what they’re going to be like after another five years.

Source: theguardian.com

Have you given Hiatus Kaiyote’s new one a spin? Let us know what you think below!

Though RedHotPie members don’t need a excuse to party, New Years Eve, that pivotal time when we say good bye to one year and usher in the next with high spirits, should always be accompanied by a rocking new years party.  Well if sexy wild girls, hot bodied men and a luxurious settings is your bag then the only place to be this new years if you were in the Wild West was the Perth Inner Circle New Years Eve Party.

Having established themselves as the premier party crew for their wild nights of sensual entertainment the Perth Inner Circle did not disappoint with yet another mind blowing event. Sex appeal was just dripping off all the sexy couples, single party girls and hand picked single males. The drinks ran freely, nibbles and bites aplenty, and a bevy of beauties and hunks, there was simple no better place to be. As always, the Perth Inner Circle New Years Party was a premier event, a pinnacle of partying achievements. If you would like to get the low down on the next Inner Circle event, keep your browsers fixed to Redhotpie and you too can be partying at Perth’s next number one event.

Couples International New years Party

Brisbanes Couples International’s New Years Eve Party went off with a bang at their New Venue at Holden street in Woollongabba. Couples International had over 200 patrons in attendance on the night and the Theme of “Grease” was a real hit with the patrons. Almost all of the patrons came dressed to theme, and it was fantastic to see. The carnival in the car park was fantastic, and all the patrons enjoyed the pie throwing on body parts and the kissing booth. The night also played host to Couples International Awards with Sexiest couple going to deb & Dennis/ Paul & lily. The sexiest stud went to Daniel whilst the sexiest single female went to Jess.

Bryan and Leesa of the Couples International can be proud of the number of patrons they had at this rocking event. The club sold a massive amount of annual memberships so 2007 is just starting to heat up for Brisbane’s number one venue. If you want to hook up with other RedHotPie members then we recommend the Couples International as a great venue to party the night away.

Lotus Lounge New Years Eve Eve Beach Party:

For those who missed the New Years Eve Eve Beach Party on the 30th December 2006, you missed out on the best party at Lotus Lounge thus far! Over 40 couples visited Lotus Lounge for a night full of adult fun.

The lucky door prize valued at over $200 was given away to a couple who really got into the spirit of the evening, dressed in lei‘s, tropical shirts, beach towels and armed with their own inflatable mattress!

A dancer from Bobbies Pole Studio added fuel to the sexual fire when she brought “Sexy Back”, a performance which inspired many couples to head upstairs to play. Many were indulged in sensual massages compliments of one of Lotus Lounge’s favorite VIP members!

The whips were released from the bar – and used at the bar, and up stairs, and on the stairs…There were some very tanned rumps as a result. The bondage area got a real work out.

It was such a fantastic way to see out 2006! Lotus Lounge would like to thank everyone who has visited in their first few months of trade. Building a fantastic venue is nothing without the fantastic crowd to fill it with, they have had such superb guests over the past few months. The Lotus Lounge sincerely looks forward to seeing more of the same in 2007 as we continue to develop and grow!

Don‘t forget to keep an eye on the VIP section of their webpage for upcoming events!

Party Previews:

Perth Inner Circle Australia Day Party

January 26th

If you want to party in a way that will make you truly Grateful to be a Australian then you will want to get down to the Perth Inner Circle Australia Day Party. After last years massively successful party the Perth Inner Circle Crew are putting on another event for the West’s hottest and sexiest. The Perth Inner Circle party is set to rock in a way that will make our forefathers proud, a true party for the ages. If you want you invite to the party contact the PerthInnerCircle profile on RedHotPie and prepare to have you best Australia day of your life

FETISH & FANTASY NIGHT – PURE

26th & 27th January 2007

Sydney’s # 1 Couples Club, the  Lotus Lounge is proud to be the venue for Sydney’s
ultimate FETISH & FANTASY NIGHT – PURE hosted by CC from Cupids Collections.

This night of PURE Fetish & PURE Fantasy will have you indulging in your deeper & darker fantasies of Bondage & Discipline, Rope Tying, Sex Swings, Wall Restraint, Fantasy Dress Ups, & whatever else you desire…

Special Guest performers Mark of DV8 & FlyGirl will stimulate your minds and your bodies with their world renowned erotic bondage performances.

Dress Code: Fetish, Black, Chains, Leather or Fantasy Costumes. Bring your own equipment. The January theme is Erotic Bondage so dress to impress.

Cost $100 per couple per night, $30 single girls. NO Single Guys allowed. Tickets are limited to 50 couples so reserve your place now by calling on 0400460000
Inclusions: Entry, Lockers, Wine & Soft Drinks or BYO other, Canapés.

Date: PURE is a regular event to be held on the last Friday of each month . The first event for this year will be a massive weekend to be held on the Friday & Saturday night of the Australia Day long weekend – 26th & 27th January 2007 from 9.00pm

Valentines Sensual Cruise
Friday 23rd February 2007

Indulge your valentine in a night of sexy fun with other like-minded couples whilst enjoying the views of Sydney Harbor by night. Sensual Cruises provides a unique range of  adult cruises events for curious and swinging couples, a dance party for those couples new the the scene who wish to experience a night of delights in a safe environment. There are three levels of fun ranging from a top deck to view Sydney Harbor by night, dance party zone, plenty of space for play, and a few discreet areas for those wanting some private action.

Ticket cost is $250 per couple and includes:
4 hour Sydney Harbor Cruise
DJ/Music
Free beer, wine, champagne, & softdrinks
Cocktail food

Dress: Seductive Valentine

Tickets must be pre-purchased.
Double fun 10% Discount when 2 couples book at once

Book online at
www.sensualcruises.com or contact  Sandi & Roy on 0406 184033