HAIM

HAIM sounds like the intersection of classic 70s Laurel Canyon songwriting and the rhythmic precision of 90s R&B. Their music is built on a foundation of incredibly tight musicianship, characterized by Danielle's earthy lead vocals and the sisters' telepathic three-part harmonies. It is warm, sun-drenched, and meticulously produced, yet it retains a raw, percussive energy that hints at their background as a live family band. What makes them truly distinctive is their rhythmic approach to the rock format. They treat guitars and vocals like percussion instruments, using staccato phrasing and syncopated arrangements that owe as much to Destiny's Child as they do to Fleetwood Mac. The bass lines are prominent and melodic, often driving the song forward with a funk-influenced swagger that is rare in modern indie rock. Start with 'Days Are Gone' to hear the perfect distillation of their 'nu-folk-meets-R&B' sound. It captures the infectious energy of their early hits like 'The Wire' and 'Falling,' showcasing how they can make a sophisticated studio record that still feels like it was born in a garage jam session.

HAIM (pronounced HY-am, meaning "life" in Hebrew) is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles. The band consists of three sisters: Este Haim (bass guitar and vocals), Danielle Haim (lead vocals, guitar, and drums), and Alana Haim (guitars, keyboards, and vocals). In addition to their primary instruments, each member is proficient in several others. The group's pop sound on their studio work stands in contrast to the more rock-based music of their live shows. Most frequently compared to Fleetwood Mac, HAIM's sound has been described as "nu-folk-meets-nineties-R&B" (by the BBC) and "music that sounds like it was written on a lakeside retreat attended by Stevie Nicks, John Waite and En Vogue" (by the Guardian newspaper). The sisters grew up in a musical family, and began playing instruments from an early age in the cover band Rockinhaim, fronted by their parents, Moti and Donna. The two elder sisters, Este and Danielle, began performing with the pop group "Valli Girls" in 2005. They released a few songs on soundtrack and compilation albums under that name, but left the group shortly after an appearance at the 2005 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. They formed Haim with younger sister Alana in 2007, but did not seriously consider it a professional career for some years. After Danielle became a successful touring guitarist, first with Jenny Lewis and later with Julian Casablancas, Haim reformed as a full-time operation in 2012. The group's first release, Forever EP (an EP released as a limited-time download), combined with positive reception at the South by Southwest festival, led to a deal with Polydor Records and a management deal with Jay-Z's Roc Nation group in mid-2012. The band began recording material for their first album, Days Are Gone, in sessions between touring dates, including appearances at the Glastonbury Festival. The album charted in the top ten in several countries, including the number-one spot in the UK, and the group had won several "best of" awards by the end of 2013. The group was nominated for Best New Artist at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards. Their second album, Something to Tell You, was released in July 2017. Their third album, titled Women in Music Pt. III, was released on June 26, 2020. The group received nominations at the 63rd Grammy awards for Album of the Year and Best Rock Performance (for "The Steps"). In 2024, the sisters blacked out the band's Instagram, seemingly teasing new music by putting "writing... writing... writing..." in the account's bio. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.