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"When are you interviewing Haim?" a text pops up. "I wanted to ask if I can become their extra sister."

However, there remains a single issue: The author likewise longs to be Haim's additional sibling. What's more, we are not alone. Several high-profile admirers have openly petitioned for the honor.

One thing is obvious something is happening. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana launched their path playing gigs at small eateries with their parents. Presently, they stand as repeated Grammy Award contenders.

In the tradition of the best ensembles, they're a inseparable trio. Their videos often show them striding in sync down the streets of Los Angeles. In concert, they perform with such unfettered happiness you can't help but think, "I wish to be a piece of that, too."

"The amount of times on tour that fans approached us and said, 'After your show, I got a guitar'," states Alana, the most junior of the sisters. "That's the ultimate honor. That's an award in itself. We've done our job if we can motivate others to start a band."

"So all is invited to be the next member of Haim."

Historic Nod

The trio have called into home, where they're recovering after an extensive tour in support of their fourth album, I Quit.

They're right now celebrating the news it's been nominated for best rock album at the Grammy Awards – with Haim the very first all-female band ever in consideration for the prize.

"I follow the nominations every year, so it kind of feels like The Truman Show when your name is called," explains Alana. "I had to call my sisters to say, 'Did I hear this right or am I dreaming'?"

The significance of the nomination resonates with the sisters.

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

Emotional Upheaval and Candor

The record came out of a phase of emotional upheaval. All three sisters were single, and the music explores that strange liminal space where you're happy to be free, but not quite ready to start anew.

The lyrics follow endings and goodbyes. The sisters desire love, but not the kind of love they've had. You can hear them figuring out in real time who they aspire to be.

"I adore summary, yes," responds Danielle. "I Quit is essentially a slogan. You have to consciously practice ignoring the outside opinions and saying, 'It doesn't matter to me what people think'."

Evolution of Style

That developed confidence required a fresh approach – more raw and powerful than any of the music the band had done before.

For Danielle, who worked on producing the album, that started with the percussion.

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

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

Anecdotes and Collective Laughter

The band's candor fueled the album's marketing, where the sisters revealed some of their romantic misadventures.

Someone ended things with Este over a medical concern. Alana recalled a story of flying to celebrate New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a friendly slap at midnight.

"Experiencing these setbacks, you just feel like there's no light," explains Alana. "Therefore to be able to find humor in those stories and hear others tell you even crazier stories, it's therapeutic."

An Assured Legacy

You can clearly sense a evolution in the band. Now, Haim are more certain of their place in the rock pantheon.

They're top-billed acts, with chart-topping albums and an global fan base.

Yet the band will always be their number one priority.

"Me and my siblings have been making music since I was little," shares Alana. "There is no other path that we were meant to do. And I'm really fortunate we've made it and we're still kicking."