Este Haim reflects on HAIM's summer tour with Taylor Swift and her pivot into scoring feature films. She talks about growing up in a family band and the musicians that inspired her. She discusses the early years of HAIM, collaboration with Ludwig Göransson, and the misogyny in the music industry. Este closes with a love letter to LA and a tribute to Talking Heads' Tina Weymouth.
Este Haim discusses her pivot into scoring feature films, showcasing her versatility as a musician.
HAIM's third album, Women in Music Pt. III, was fueled by their experiences with misogyny in the music industry.
The film 'Stop Making Sense' by the Talking Heads played a pivotal role in Este Haim's decision to pursue a career in music and influenced her musical vision.
Deep dives
The Journey of HAIM: From Debut Album to Grammy Nominations
HAIM, the rock band formed by S.D. Hayam and her sisters, reflects on their music journey since the release of their debut album 'Days Are Gone' in 2013. The band discusses their Grammy-nominated album 'Women in Music Part 3', the historic first all-female rock group to be nominated for Album of the Year. S.D. Hayam explores her recent foray into composing music for films, including the Netflix original 'You Are So Not Invited to My Bop Mitzvah'. The episode also delves into their upbringing, musical inspirations, and hopes for the future of the band.
Overcoming Rejection and Persistence in the Music Industry
HAIM shares their experiences of facing rejection from labels and venues during their early years as a band. Despite the challenges, they persisted and ultimately found success with their music. Their journey serves as a reminder to stay determined and passionate, even in the face of setbacks and obstacles.
Challenging Misogyny in the Music Industry
The band discusses the pervasive misogyny within the music industry and their personal experiences with it. They highlight the importance of speaking up against inappropriate behavior and questioning gender stratification in music. The sisters share their commitment to empowering women and creating positive change within the industry.
The Impact of Stop Making Sense: Inspiration and Influences
S.D. Hayam recounts the pivotal moment in her childhood when her father showed her the film 'Stop Making Sense' by the Talking Heads. This experience sparked her desire to become a musician and shaped her vision of what she wanted to achieve in her musical career. The film's influence, along with the encouragement and support of her family, played a crucial role in her journey towards becoming a bass player and rock musician.
Appreciating the City and the Joy of Playing Live
The band reflects on their deep appreciation for their hometown, Los Angeles, and the joy they find in performing live. They express gratitude for the opportunity to travel the world and play their music together as sisters. Despite the challenges and ups and downs of their careers, they remain committed to creating the best music possible and connecting with audiences through their live performances.
Musician and composer Este Haim has had quite the year.
Today, she reflects on HAIM’s eventful summer as part of Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour (5:45), her pivot into scoring feature films (8:40), including Netflix’s You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah (13:12), growing up in a family band called Rockenhaim (17:46) and the formative musicians that inspired her and her sisters as teenagers in Los Angeles (21:41).
On the back-half, Este describes the early years of HAIM (29:30), the band’s collaboration with producer and composer Ludwig Göransson (33:08), their debut album Days Are Gone (37:55), and the misogyny embedded in the music industry (39:15) that fueled their third record, Women in Music Pt. III (43:55). To close, a love letter to LA (47:54) and a tribute to Talking Heads’ Tina Weymouth (56:00), and how both have shaped Este’s journey, on and off stage (1:00:55).