Video: Haim - "Forever" (Live on Later...)

After a kinda boring opening episode I was left a bit uncaring for this series of BBC2's Later... with Jools Holland. With reformed brit-pop inventors Suede in the headlining episode it was never going to be enthralling. The band, now looking thoroughly middle-aged, haven't really released anything exciting in about 17 years and their new songs didn't make for particularly interesting viewing. As such, I wasn't in last night and pretty much forgot the program was on until I got home and I approached the episode info with only a small bite of curiosity. I was pleasantly surprised to see Primal Scream and Everything Everything on the bill, both of whom performed well, but it was LA's trio of sisters Haim that really had me on the edge of my seat.

With good reason too. And no its not because its three very attractive sisters with guitars... ok it is a bit, but thats just a bonus! The trio can really play their instruments brilliantly it has to be said and they put their talent to excellent use by writing the most powerful guitar pop songs I've heard in years, and their songs are actually popular! With "Forever" its easy to see why as they slam their way through the loose rhythms similar to that of 80s era Stevie Nicks/Fleetwood Mac (a comparison often made, apologies) with the impressive vocal projection coming from Danielle Haim. It has to be said all three Haim sisters are on fire with Alana adding synthy keys to the mix as bassist Este slams her four string weapon of choice, she makes some brilliant bass faces too. Their debut LP (expected some time this year) is looking to be a classic in the making. So yeah, sit back and relax to the video below, or better yet, get on your feet and have a boogie.

Haim on Later... (Turn it way up)

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