Haim may be headlining arenas these days, but according to the trio, they still think like an opening act.
In the latest episode of Broken Record, host Leah Rose sits down with Alana, Danielle, and Este Haim to unpack the journey behind their new album I Quit, a sharply produced project co‑helmed with frequent collaborator Rostam. The record explores the emotional highs and lows of being single in your 30s—touching on heartbreak, freedom, and self-discovery with the band’s signature blend of raw lyrics and lush production.
It all started in the San Fernando Valley, where the sisters grew up. The youngest, Alana, picked up an instrument at age four, joining her older siblings in their family band, Rockinhaim. The trio spent their early years playing charity shows across L.A., soaking up the experience that would later inform their fearless stage presence.
Danielle later broke off briefly, jamming in Laurel Canyon after high school. That’s where Jenny Lewis discovered her, eventually recruiting her for her touring band. Soon after, Danielle was playing drums and guitar for Julian Casablancas before returning home to officially launch Haim with her sisters.
Haim’s breakout came in 2012 with their debut EP Forever, which quickly earned critical praise and spots opening for superstars like Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Now, with years of global touring and three albums behind them, the band continues to evolve—sonically and personally.
On the podcast, the sisters discuss the inspiration behind I Quit, which they describe as their most personal project yet. Themes of independence, self-reflection, and growing pains take center stage, but there’s no shortage of humor or playfulness in their storytelling.
They also touch on a shared realization: that not everyone grows up rehearsing with their parents in the garage. That tight-knit foundation, they say, continues to shape how they write, perform, and relate to each other on and off stage.
