While the chilling winter breeze of Aotearoa sweeps away the autumn leaves, Casual Healing breathes life into ‘HAU’ - the second of the elemental series to be released in 2025.
Intimacy, connection and worship is etched into the foundations of Nikau Te Huki’s artistry (AKA Casual Healing). Redefining himself as an artist in 2025, Casual Healing will record and release a series of 4 EPs inspired by Te Taiao, the natural world. With HAU, we begin to hear a new sound taking shape, alongside a more focused direction in lyrical content. Casual Healing draws strength from his roots, deeply leaning into soul, reggae, psychedelic, RnB, and folk.
HAU marks a moment in time as Te Huki takes a step into the unknown, continuing to document his life through music. He states, “This EP is a mihi to that wise old gust of wind that hollowed me out and prepared me for the times ahead. Life is always changing, and right now I'm facing my karma from years of hurting others and myself. This EP is a karakia for everyone willing to face the wrong they've done and choose a different way”
In this age of AI, war and misinformation Casual Healing is part of a revolution using art to inform and empower listeners to remember and fulfill our true mission on Earth, which Te Huki believes is “to find our calling and fulfill our ministry”.
While the chilling winter breeze of Aotearoa sweeps away the autumn leaves, Casual Healing breathes life into ‘HAU’ - the second of the elemental series to be released in 2025.
I am honoured to work with Ari Leason, Matiu Te Huki, Komako Silver and Toby Leman on this EP. Its a great joy to collaborate with artists who create from the heart. I am honoured to harmonise with these artists, and their mauri is irreplaceable.” - Casual Healing (AKA Nikau Te Huki) HAU, like AHI, represents Nikau where he is today, learning, laughing, losing, crying, giving and always remaining honest and truthful to who he is. We hope HAU brings joy, wisdom and fulfillment into your life.