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"Any idea when you're interviewing the Haim sisters?" a message pops up. "I wanted to ask if I can join as their newest bandmate."

There is only one problem: The author likewise desires to be the Haims' fourth member. What's more, we are in plentiful company. Several celebrated supporters have publicly coveted the position.

One thing is obvious an irresistible appeal is happening. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana began their path doing sets at local delicatessens with their family. Presently, they stand as multiple Grammy Award contenders.

Similar to the most iconic bands, they're a tight-knit gang. Their music videos frequently feature them walking in sync down the streets of Los Angeles. On stage, they jam with such unfettered exuberance you find yourself thinking, "I want to be a piece of that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that fans told us and said, 'Watching you live, I got a drum kit'," states Alana, the youngest of the Haim siblings. "That's the ultimate honour. That is recognition in itself. Our mission is accomplished if we can motivate young girls to form a group."

"Therefore anyone gets an invitation to be the next part of the family."

Grammy Recognition

The trio have called into their homes, where they're taking a pause after an major tour in for their latest album, I Quit.

They're right now processing the news it's been shortlisted for best rock album at the Grammy Awards – with Haim the first all-female band ever in the running for the award.

"I follow the lists every year, so it sort of feels like The Truman Show when your name is read out," explains Alana. "I needed to phone my sisters to say, 'Did we just hear this right or am I imagining things'?"

The significance of the honor isn't lost on the trio.

"We deliberately set out to make a rock album this time, so it's a huge step," says Alana. "But we're just grateful for the pioneers that came before us."

Personal Turmoil and Humour

The project was born from a period of transition. All three sisters ended up single, and the music explores that unique in-between place where you're glad to be free, but not yet ready to move on.

The words detail departures and farewells. The sisters desire love, but not the kind of love they've experienced. You can hear them figuring out in real life who they aspire to be.

"That's a perfect summary, yes," says Danielle. "I Quit is kind of like a personal statement. You have to actively work on ignoring the outside opinions and saying, 'It doesn't matter to me what people think'."

Evolution of Music

That newfound resilience required a fresh approach – more raw and direct than anything the band had done before.

For Danielle, who co-produced the album, that started with the percussion.

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

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the subject of our book," laughs Alana. "I always say, our albums cannot begin until we find the perfect drum sound."

Anecdotes and Collective Humor

The band's openness fueled the album's marketing, where the sisters shared some of their personal tales.

A former partner ended things with Este over a health concern. Alana recalled a story of travelling to spend New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a casual gesture at midnight.

"When you're going through these breakups, you just feel like there's only darkness," notes Alana. "Therefore to be able to find humor in those stories and hear others tell you wilder stories, it's therapeutic."

An Assured Legacy

You can clearly sense a shift in the band. Now, Haim are more confident of their position in the industry.

They're major draws, with successful albums and an worldwide following.

Yet the sister act will forever be their top focus.

"We have been performing since I was four," concludes Alana. "It's like no other path that we were destined for. And I'm really grateful we've made it and we're still going strong."