Haiku Hands - 'Feels So Good'
Haiku Hands launch more positive vibes skyward with ‘Feels So Good’, their latest dance-pop smash to promo their sophomore album in November.
The Australian art-pop trio – Claire, Beatrice and Mie – have been known for electrifying live shows, channelling that into their self-titled debut full-length in 2020
Now follow-up ‘Pleasure Beast’ is set for November 24, which may force critics to revise their favourite albums of the year.
The Fatboy Slim and Gorillaz-inspired ‘Feels So Good’ is the third single from Haiku Hands this year after ‘Nunchucka’ and ‘Ma Ruler’. It’s representative of the high-octane energy at the trio’s core, right from the opening beats.
The pacey verses race towards catchy refrains. “Break the windows, shake the shackles, all that pressure building up inside of you.” It’s primed for clap-alongs, whether dancing in sweaty rooms among thousands, or indulging alone in your room. Gleeful audiences will love this next to ‘Jupiter’ or ‘Dare You Not To Dance’ or almost anything they’ve done before.
The chorus, starting “Let it out”, is a euphoric rallying cry, with some of their best pop to date. When they sing the title words, it feels special – and there may be good reason for that. Claire revealed “I recorded my vocals two nights before I gave birth. The chorus ‘let it out it feels so good it makes you want to cry’ took on a whole new meaning.”
‘Feels So Good’ is popping with good vibes. It’s a supreme beat - a Haiku Hands trademark - but it’s a banger with intent, as the words reinforce the importance of sticking to your own honesty. it’s all packed into just over three minutes of pure happiness.
‘Feels So Good’ is absurd but beautiful, played out by the powerful trio with a playful smile. Beatrice Lewis said: “This song is a dedication to those moments in your life when you can be brave enough to find your voice and let it out.”
After Haiku Hands found their voice with a banger-filled first chapter - both on and off the album - ‘Feels So Good’ reminds us they’re just getting started.
Words by Samuel Draper
