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Haim have criticised those who refer to the group as a 'girl band', saying they "take it as an insult."
The band, who comprise sisters Alana, Danielle and Esta, and are named after their shared surname, described the term with which they are often described as "medieval."
Speaking to The Telegraph, Alana Haim said: "Growing up, there were a lot of girl artists like the Spice Girls, Aaliyah and Destiny's Child. But none of them really played instruments and I would always look up to Stevie Nicks and Blondie - they are dope female musicians."
She continued: "So I just see us as a band. When people call us a girl band, I take it as an insult - being a girl in a band shouldn't be a thing. It seems so medieval."
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The band rose to prominence just over a year ago, when they topped the BBC's Sound of 2013 poll, and signed with Jay-Z's Roc Nation management group. Their debut studio album, which was released in September last year, reached No.1 in the UK albums chart.
The band also discussed the increase in speculation over their romantic lives since they rose to fame. "I just think all three of us are really open to making new friends" said Este, "and we are not really concerned with meeting a bunch of dudes."
"I'm 22 - the thought of being in a relationship is not in my head right now" added Alana, who is the youngest member of the band. "I couldn't give a fuck about my personal life."
The band are set to embark on a North American tour in April, before returning to the UK in the summer for festivals including T In The Park and Latitude. For more information, visit Gigwise Gig Tickets.
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