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"When are you interviewing the band?" a message arrives. "I was hoping to ask if I can join as their fourth member."

However, there remains a single issue: I also wants to be Haim's newest recruit. What's more, we are far from alone. Several celebrated supporters have also petitioned for the honor.

It's clear a special quality is going on. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana launched their musical journey doing sets at local delicatessens with their parents. Presently, they stand as multiple Grammy Award hopefuls.

In the tradition of the greatest bands, they're a inseparable gang. Their music videos often depict them striding in unison down the streets of Los Angeles. On stage, they perform with such boundless exuberance you can't help but think, "I wish to be part of that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that fans came up to us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I picked up a drum kit'," states Alana, the most junior of the trio. "That's the biggest honor. That is recognition in itself. We have succeeded if we can motivate young girls to form a group."

"And thus all are welcome to be the honorary part of the family."

Award Nod

The group are speaking from their homes, where they're recovering after an lengthy tour in promoting their latest album, I Quit.

They're presently processing the news it's been in the running for best rock album at the Grammy Awards – with Haim the first female band ever in the running for the prize.

"I tune into the nominations every year, so it kind of feels like an out-of-body experience when your name is read out," says Alana. "I needed to phone my sisters to say, 'Am I hearing this right or am I dreaming'?"

The significance of the honor is deeply felt by the trio.

"We really set out to make a guitar-driven album this time, so it's a major step," says Alana. "But we're just appreciative for the female artists that came before us."

Personal Turmoil and Laughter

The album emerged from a time of emotional upheaval. All three sisters ended up single, and the music inhabits that odd liminal space where you're happy to be free, but not quite ready to let go.

The words detail breakups and goodbyes. The sisters seek love, but not the relationships they've got. You can hear them determining in the moment who they are becoming.

"I love summary, yes," agrees Danielle. "I Quit is kind of like a mantra. You have to consciously practice shutting out the outside opinions and saying, 'I don't give what people think'."

Refinement of Style

That developed confidence called for a new sound – more organic and immediate than anything the band had done before.

For Danielle, who worked on producing the album, that began with the drum sound.

"Percussion is such a specific thing, and I am so passionate about it," she states.

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the title of our memoir," jokes Alana. "Our motto is, our albums don't start until we find the right drum sound."

Experiences and Shared Laughter

The band's candor fueled the album's marketing, where the sisters shared some of their personal horror stories.

A former partner broke up with Este over a medical consideration. Alana recalled a story of travelling to spend New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a casual gesture at midnight.

"During these heartbreaks, you just feel like there's no light," notes Alana. "So to be able to find humor in those stories and have them tell you more outrageous stories, it's so amazing."

A Secure Legacy

It's not difficult sense a evolution in the band. Today, Haim are more assured of their position in the industry.

They're festival headliners, with chart-topping albums and an international audience.

But Haim will consistently be their primary commitment.

"We have been making music since I was little," shares Alana. "There is no alternative that we were supposed to do. And I'm really grateful we've reached this point and we're still making music."