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HAIM Has 'Something To Tell You' About Sisterhood And Songwriting

After four years, the pop-rock trio released its sophomore album. The sisters say it was inspired by tricky relationships, time on the road and close family ties.
HAIM's sophomore album <em>Something To Tell You</em> was released July 7.

Danielle, Este and Alana Haim have been making music together pretty much their whole lives. Four years ago, as the pop-rock group HAIM, the trio released its debut album, Days Are Gone, which launched it into rock stardom.

HAIM spent a few years touring (including opening shows) and tossing around ideas with what seems like every big name in music (including ). But the group also spent that time writing – and this summer, HAIM released its sophomore record, . It's a record about relationships, one that's deeply influenced by HAIM's time on the road.

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