Available June 20 | Available Now on Vinyl & CD at Curious Collections
HAIM is back, and they have something to say—loud and clear. Their new album, I Quit, isn’t about giving up. It’s about letting go. Letting go of expectations, old identities, creative boxes, and anything—or anyone—that isn’t working anymore.
Out June 20 and available now on vinyl and CD at Curious Collections, I Quit is the band’s most emotionally raw, stylistically playful, and musically daring release yet. With a career built on blending California cool with classic rock nods and pop-forward songwriting, HAIM takes things a step further on this project—leaning into their vulnerability while doubling down on their signature confidence.
A Soundtrack for Starting Over
I Quit opens with a bang on the track “Gone,” a defiant anthem that references cultural icons like Abraham Lincoln and Bruce Springsteen to set the tone. From there, the record is a dynamic ride through introspection, experimentation, and liberation. The group explores everything from stripped-down acoustic folk to punchy indie-pop, and they even dig into the pop archives by sampling George Michael’s “Freedom! ’90” in a standout moment that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
Tracks like “Love You Right” and “Blood on the Street” highlight the band’s softer, more introspective side—songs that may fly under the radar but carry emotional weight. Meanwhile, the infectious lead single “Relationships” tells the story of indecision and heartbreak with a groove so catchy you’ll forget it’s a breakup song. The story behind it? Danielle Haim and producer Ariel Rechtshaid were going through a breakup during the album’s creation—adding layers of personal truth to the already complex emotions at play.
A Declaration of Growth
In a press release, Alana Haim summed it up: “Every single song has a theme of quitting something that isn’t working for us anymore.” That intention runs deep throughout I Quit. It’s an album about moving forward, even when you’re unsure of what comes next. It embraces contradiction—soft and loud, confident and conflicted, nostalgic and forward-looking.
The production, co-led by HAIM and Rostam Batmanglij (Vampire Weekend), balances warm vintage textures with modern beats and unexpected sonic turns. It’s a record that feels expansive yet grounded—a perfect evolution for a band that’s never fit neatly into one genre box.
Why You’ll Want This in Your Collection
HAIM calls I Quit their boldest move yet—and we agree. It's an album that embraces uncertainty while sounding completely sure of itself. It’s introspective without being self-indulgent, full of confidence without losing its vulnerability.
Whether you’ve followed HAIM since Days Are Gone or you're just discovering their music after their GRAMMY-nominated Women in Music Pt. III, I Quit is an essential listen. It’s a reminder that quitting isn’t failure—it’s freedom.
I Quit on vinyl or CD out now at Curious Collections. Support indie record stores and take home one of the most honest, exciting releases of the year.
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