Haiku Hands are the Australian collective of Claire and Mie Nakazawa, and Beatrice Lewis—and their new album Pleasure Beast is the electro-pop-rap manifesto this side of Gorillaz, Dr. Dre, and The Presets that the world needs. Following the breakout success with “Not About You” and the NME-approved and AIR Award-nominated self-titled debut (British Vogue praised their sound and chaotic live show as part Scissor Sisters, Azealia Banks, Björk, and Warhol), Pleasure Beast is a more dynamic and assertive artistic statement that more embraces the sonic and visual edges of The Knife and the punk ethos of Le Tigre. Pleasure Beast is a grab-bag of sonic textures and lyrical bite fighting against capitalist vampires and numbing algorithmic vibes, desiring a decent society and sexy bread, and dancing the night away under a glowstick sun. It’s the call for the simple creatures with simple desires inside us all to rally against a world that wants to separate and divide us all. It’s the sweaty and harmonious festival dancefloor as a public service and political act. Listen to Haiku Hands, and dare to be human.

Jamaica Moana is a non-binary Māori (Ngāpuhi/Tainui) and Samoan artist, rapper, and creative director based in Sydney, Australia, known for blending ancestral culture with rap, R&B, and soul. They are also a prominent leader and commentator in the Australian ballroom community, where they co-founded The West Ball to create a safe space for queer, trans, and BIPOC creatives.

The SZA-cosigned rap artist on the verge of full-blown stardom – has over the past 3 years solidified her place as a one-of-a-kind, infectious, and vital face of Australia’s new wave of rap via global club music. With her indelible fusion of precision hooks, ear-rattling club beats and global dance music, Sydney-based rapper and singer Vv Pete is poised to become one of Australia’s breakout international stars. Drawing early comparisons to Missy Elliott, Ice Spice and Lizzo, her 2022 debut single Bussit blew up worldwide, entering rotation on legendary New York hip-hop radio station Hot 97. Teaming up with UTILITY for Jersey-influenced smash Jordan 1s and party-anthem Bacardi Papi, winning Sydney Music Arts and Culture Awards ‘Song of the Year’ two years in a row ‘Best Live Act’, and the prophetic ‘Next Big Thing’. From her billboard portrait in Times Square NY, to SBS World News feature, Wassa on NY Fashion Week runway, to captivating audiences alongside Denzel Curry on his AU tour and headlining twice at the Sydney Opera House in the the past year alone, Vv Pete isn’t running – she’s sprinting.

Charlie Villas is a renowned DJ, music curator, event producer and fashionista, celebrated for her dynamic sets that blend genres and take dancefloors on a journey. Formerly a resident of the Blue Mountains, she still regularly visits the area and it remains a place close to her heart. Charlie’s sound channels the energy of legendary New York clubs while incorporating global influences. Her career has taken her to iconic venues like London’s The Divine, Paris’s Le Comptoir Général, and Tokyo’s Goldfinger, as well as queer hotspots and major festivals across Australia. With residencies at the Ace Hotel and Caterpillar Club, Charlie has headlined events at Ace Hotel Kyoto and Tokyo’s FancyHIM, and performed a run of shows during New York Pride last year including a closing set during pride weekend at New York institution, House of Yes. Her love for music began with collecting vinyl, which has led to exclusive vinyl sets at brand events and private parties. She has collaborated with brands like Adidas, FENDI, Gucci, and Hermès, and her performances include prestigious gigs at the NGV Gala and the Archibald Prize opening party.

TOAH is an emerging Australian hip-hop artist, producer, and lyricist hailing from Katoomba in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales. She is recognized for blending raw rap with soulful melodies and using her platform for youth advocacy