Ep. 224: HAIM | Do It Your Way. (“I quit", + more)

And The Writer Is...with Ross Golan

And The Writer Is

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🗓️ 13 October 2025

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

Today’s guests are one of the most unique voices in music — and they’ve carved out one of the most iconic sounds of their generation. Not to mention having collaborated with some of the biggest names in music.

And the writer(s) are... HAIM!

Dive into an unfiltered conversation with HAIM — a decade-long journey of grit, growth, and staying true when the world said no. We talk about:

• How they found success their way after years of reps and rejection

• The real stories behind their music

• How they learned to write songs that move millions and more.

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And The Writer Is...

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0:00.0	No one wanted to sign us.
0:01.7	You're a girl band. Nobody wants it.
0:03.3	You play rock music. Nobody wants it. And we just kept going because we loved playing live. Time! Time! Our first show has like 30 kids. And we were like... We played South by South. Plus, the first three days, there was no one coming. And then I guess word of mouth happened by the end like
0:21.6	we were one of those bands that had that show that no one could get into and we got signed almost
0:26.0	immediately was it hard for you to define the difference between bandmate and sister oh therapy there was a lot
0:36.4	of pressure.
0:39.5	It was the biggest roller coaster of my life.
0:49.7	This season is presented by NMPA, the National Music Publishers Association.
0:53.4	Champions of songwriters and publishers everywhere.
0:57.2	Welcome to And The Writer is. I am your host, Ross Golan.
1:04.0	Today's trio of musical geniuses blend their unmistakable sibling harmonies into a mix of delicious genre bending batter.
1:07.0	They've crafted a sound that's both timeless and fresh out the oven.
1:11.3	They've toured the world, collaborated with some of the biggest names in music,
1:16.1	and cooked up albums that have resonated deeply with multiple generations of listeners.
1:22.3	Hailing all the way from the Valley, this band has always embraced a journey of sonic evolution, innovation, and undeniable
1:33.0	authenticity.
1:34.7	And the writers are, is, Higham.
1:37.6	Yay.
1:38.6	That was beautiful intro.
1:40.1	Thank you so much.
1:41.3	I'd never had empathy for older children until I had my son when I realized, oh, oh my God, you have to be brave and like enter the world as this.
1:55.0	Yeah, we're warriors.
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