Hiatus Kaiyote: 'Building A Ladder,' Live On Soundcheck

Hear the entire interview and session: Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, Hiatus Kaiyote makes a sort of enigmatic, genre-defying music that the band calls “future soul,“ a fun blend of electronic sounds, African grooves, silky smooth neo-soul, and hip-hop beats. (Think Erykah Badu mixed with J Dilla mixed with Oumou Sangaré mixed with Flying Lotus.) The band formed in 2011, and after a ton of SXSW showcases, touring in the U.S., and even a guest