The opening track of Haim’s third studio album, Women in Music Pt. III, greets the listener with a soulful horn intro before Este Haim’s joyous walking bass line kicks in over a grooving drumbeat, tightly strummed guitars, and laid-back vocals. It’s a whole new vibe that has been cultivated by the trio of sisters over an almost two-year span of songwriting. Este’s bass work on “Los Angeles” foreshadows the 15 remaining tracks, as her musicianship allows her to both play for the song and play for the bass, at all times. While the trio’s music would most commonly be classified as pop rock, the influences of jazz, hip-hop, soul, R&B, and folk are more prevalent than ever on the new record, and Este gladly uses this platform to showcase her diversity as a bassist. Whether hanging back in the pocket on “3AM,” or melodically pushing the song forward on “I’ve Been Down,” her work makes an impact on