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Hiatus Kaiyote

Neo-soul·Music·established·Australia
28
QUALITY-TO-FAME GAP SCORE
/100
LISTENERS
1.3M
YT SUBS
215K
SOCIAL
310K
CHAMPIONS
0

Hiatus Kaiyote is a four-member Australian band formed in Melbourne in 2011, known for their innovative neo-soul sound and technical prowess. They have achieved significant industry recognition including Grammy nominations, a Warner Chappell publishing deal, and critical acclaim for albums like 'Tawk Tomahawk' and 2024's 'Love Heart Cheat Code'.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (8)
  • Grammy Award nomination for Best R&B Performance
  • Grammy nominations
  • Glastonbury festival performances
  • Pitchfork 8.2 score for 'Love Heart Cheat Code'
  • Featured in the 'Soul Train' Awards
  • Collaborated with artists like Q-Tip and Anderson .Paak
  • Warner Chappell global publishing deal
  • Sampled by Drake and Kendrick Lamar
WHAT FANS SAY (6)

I once asked them to do a show in my country and whoever wrote back to me on IG was like "It's Europe, you have the trains, right?" 😭😭😭😭💔. I still love these guys tho

Last.fm user · lastfm

listening to Hiatus Kaiyote feels like walking barefoot in the morning dew while the rays of the rising Sun are kissing your face

Last.fm user · lastfm

Ainda bem que existo na mesma época que esta banda 🩷

Last.fm user · lastfm

I got into them with Chose Your Weapon, don't think they were that big. Switched on 6Music and their singles have been on the Playlist and on rotation every album release since 2021

Last.fm user · lastfm

it might be time for a soul phase...

Last.fm user · lastfm

Really rare case, when you listen to 2024 album and says yourself "Wow, I'd like to repeat this right now"

Last.fm user · lastfm
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Q:Is Hiatus Kaiyote underrated?

Hiatus Kaiyote has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 28 out of 100. fans across Reddit, YouTube comments, and music forums independently describe them as underrated or a hidden gem. they have notable achievements including grammy award nomination for best r&b performance.

Q:What genre is Hiatus Kaiyote?

Hiatus Kaiyote works in Neo-soul originating from Australia (Melbourne). As a music artist at the "established" level, Hiatus Kaiyote has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Neo-soul scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Hiatus Kaiyote have?

Hiatus Kaiyote has approximately 1.3M monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 215K YouTube subscribers and approximately 310K combined social media followers. A substantial audience, though the gap analysis identifies areas where recognition still lags behind quality.

Q:Who are similar artists to Hiatus Kaiyote?

Fans of Hiatus Kaiyote often also enjoy Erykah Badu, D'Angelo, Anderson .Paak, FKA twigs, Thundercat. These artists share common ground in the Neo-soul space and/or the Australia music scene. If you appreciate Hiatus Kaiyote's approach to neo-soul, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Hiatus Kaiyote more famous?

With a Gap Score of 28/100, Hiatus Kaiyote's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage.

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