Haim I Quit

Haim’s upcoming album I Quit, set for release on August 2, 2025, marks a bold and introspective turn for the sister trio. Known for their genre-blending mix of rock, pop, and R&B influences, this fourth studio album embraces a rawer, more stripped-down aesthetic, centering on themes of burnout, reinvention, and female disillusionment.

The title I Quit plays with dual meanings—both a tongue-in-cheek jab at the pressures of fame and a deeper expression of personal limits. Lyrically, the album delves into creative exhaustion, toxic relationships, and the tension between ambition and self-preservation. Tracks like “White Flag,” “Girlboss Is Dead,” and “My Therapist Ghosted Me” combine biting wit with emotional vulnerability.

Musically, Haim leans into live instrumentation, lo-fi textures, and minimal production, distancing themselves from the slick polish of their previous work. There’s a notable shift toward alternative folk and '90s indie rock, with influences from Liz Phair and PJ Harvey, while still retaining their signature harmonies.

I Quit is being hailed as their most personal and confrontational record to date. It's less about surrender and more about reclaiming control—marking a defiant, if weary, statement from a band refusing to play the game by anyone else’s rules.