

“But sharing music helps us be together.” She’s found it “really hard” not seeing her family. Letting off energy has been helping her sleep: as a Type 1 diabetic, she’s been at pains to be extra-sensible during the pandemic. We’re all trying to search for the ultimate sad banger all the time.” Activating a shimmying mood has also had more sensible benefits for Este, she says. “We’re all so competitive about our music taste. The sisters have also been making playlists when they’re in the mood to shimmy, Este says – but this doesn’t come without it tensions. I’m the rooster of the neighbourhood! Sorry everyone.” To cheer them all up, Este’s been encouraging them to do as much dancing as possible.


“And it was a day before my birthday,” she adds, mock-mournfully. Despite living “a stone’s throw away” from each other in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, the three sisters that make up Haim haven’t seen each other since 13 March, the longest time they’ve ever been apart, says bassist Este.
