The American equivalent to the British summertime-sound provided by the aforementioned "Heartbreaks", Haim draw their influence from classic rock bands such as "Fleetwood Mac" whilst incorporating elements from the nineties R&B genre which they grew up alongside. The band consists of three sisters: Danielle Haim (Lead Guitar, Vocals), Este Haim (Bass guitar, vocals) and Alana Haim (Rhythm Guitar, Vocals). Praised universally for their easily accessible and highly enjoyable sound, the girls found fame last year after the release of their horrifically delayed debut album "Days Are Gone". The album went on to achieve number one status within the UK and you can be guaranteed that songs will still to this day be played over supermarket and shopping centre speakers. This is not however a negative statement, as despite the large amount of dross usually played in this environment, Haim's music manages to pull off the immense task of being highly inoffensive pop music suitable for mass consumption, whilst still containing enough life and new ideas to remain interesting to the pop/rock community. Where the girls truly shine though is on stage, where their pop-heavy debut LP is transformed into a completely different end product; one full of sultry blues guitar and where everything is turned up to 11. The change is absolutely incredible, and for those uncertain of how much of a transition it truly is, listen to their cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Oh Well" and you'll be sold. The girls' experienced a busy period during British festival season last year, taking centre stage at Glastonbury and Reading/Leeds within the same year, as well as appearing to perform a fantastic rendition of "Rocks" alongside Primal Scream at the former. This year looks set to repeat this as they take to Lattitude festival as well as supporting rock icons Kings of Leon during the summer period.
