With Hiatus Kaiyote we all write and produce but with this I was in the driver’s seat a lot more. KB: Tell me about the recording process of Needle Paw, and if/how it was different from recording Hiatus Kaiyote albums.
Pretty much a playful combination of sequins or things that are really sentimental. I also have a wolf tooth earring that my brother gave me. They represent my mother and father who both passed away and she made these for me as protection.
NP: I pretty much never take off these hand-beaded anklets that my best friend, Maria made me. I love experimenting with treasures I’ve collected from around the world.” Can you tell me about any particular outfits or jewelry that hold special meaning to you, or are go-to pieces when you are dressing to perform? It can enhance or transform your internal mood. KB: In an interview with This Is Jazz Standard you said: “Adornment is empowerment, like war paint or a uniform. Read on to hear more about the themes on Needle Paw, the decisions behind the impressive vocal layering featured on the album, and more. We had the chance to hear more about Nai Palm’s new album before her October 10th Brighton Music Hall performance. Indeed, Needle Paw feels intimate, like flipping through a diary that gives us a glimpse into Nai Palm’s takes on songs fans are already familiar with-be it the raw versions of the Hiatus Kaiyote songs or covers of the likes of Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, and Radiohead. Next week, Nai Palm (or as most know her, vocalist and guitarist from Hiatus Kaiyote Naomi Saalfield) releases her new solo work, Needle Paw, an album she describes as “a sonic journal… the most sincere thing I have to offer so far.”
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