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"When are you interviewing the Haim sisters?" a text reads. "I wanted to ask if I can join as their extra sister."

There's just one problem: The sender also longs to be the Haims' fourth member. What's more, we are not alone. Several famous supporters have also begged for the position.

One thing is obvious an irresistible appeal is at play. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana began their musical journey performing shows at local delicatessens with their parents. Presently, they stand as multiple Grammy contenders.

In the tradition of the greatest bands, they're a tight-knit unit. Their visuals repeatedly feature them striding in unison down the streets of Los Angeles. On stage, they perform with such unfettered exuberance you can't help but think, "I wish to be part of that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that young girls came up to us and said, 'After your show, I picked up a drum kit'," says Alana, the youngest of the trio. "That is the biggest honor. That is recognition in itself. We have succeeded if we can motivate young girls to form a group."

"So anyone is invited to be the honorary part of the family."

Historic Milestone

The group have called into their homes, where they're resting up after an lengthy tour in for their fourth album, I Quit.

They're currently reeling from the news it's been nominated for a top rock honor at the Grammy Awards – with Haim the first all-female band ever in consideration for the award.

"I tune into the nominations every year, so it sort of feels like a surreal movie when your name is called," notes Alana. "I needed to phone my sisters to say, 'Did I hear this correctly or am I dreaming'?"

The importance of the honor is deeply felt by the sisters.

"We really set out to make a guitar-driven album this time, so it's a major milestone," adds Alana. "However we're just appreciative for the pioneers that inspired us."

Personal Turmoil and Humour

The record came out of a phase of transition. All three sisters were single, and the music explores that unique transitional period where you're glad to be free, but not quite ready to let go.

The lyrics follow departures and goodbyes. The sisters seek love, but not the specific love they've got. You can hear them working out in real time who they are becoming.

"I love summary, yes," responds Danielle. "I Quit is like a personal statement. You have to consciously practice shutting out the criticism and saying, 'I couldn't care less what people think'."

Evolution of Music

That newfound confidence called for a new sound – more organic and powerful than any of the music the band had done before.

For Danielle, who helped produce the album, that was founded on the percussion.

"Percussion is such a nuanced thing, and I focus so intensely about it," she emphasizes.

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the title of our biography," laughs Alana. "Our motto is, our albums cannot begin until we find the perfect drum sound."

Experiences and Collective Camaraderie

The trio's candor fueled the album's promotional campaign, where the sisters disclosed some of their personal horror stories.

A former partner left Este over a health concern. Alana told a story of flying 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 hope," notes Alana. "Therefore to be able to laugh at those stories and have them tell you wilder stories, it's incredible."

An Assured Future

One can easily sense a change in the band. Now, Haim are more certain of their standing in the music world.

They're festival headliners, with successful albums and an international following.

But Haim will always be their primary commitment.

"We have been making music since I was four," says Alana. "It feels as if no other path that we were supposed to do. And I'm really fortunate we've gotten here and we're still making music."