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"Any idea when you're interviewing the Haim sisters?" a message arrives. "My request was to ask if I can be their fourth member."

There's just a single issue: I also desires to be the Haims' newest recruit. Furthermore, we are far from alone. Several celebrated fans have openly begged for the role.

The evidence suggests something is going on. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana began their career doing sets at local delicatessens with their parents. Now they're multi-time Grammy Award nominees.

In the tradition of the most iconic ensembles, they're a inseparable unit. Their videos often depict them marching in harmony down the streets of Los Angeles. On stage, they play with such pure happiness you can't help but think, "I'd love to be involved in that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that young girls came up to us and said, 'Watching you live, I got a bass'," says Alana, the most junior of the sisters. "That's the ultimate honor. That's an award in itself. Our mission is accomplished if we can encourage people to form a group."

"And thus all are welcome to be the honorary Haim sister."

Historic Milestone

The group are connecting from their homes, where they're taking a pause after an lengthy tour in for their latest album, I Quit.

They're presently celebrating the news it's been nominated for a top rock honor at the Grammy Awards – with Haim the first female band ever in consideration for the trophy.

"I watch the nominations every year, so it kind of feels like a surreal movie when your name is called," notes Alana. "I had to call my sisters to say, 'Am I hearing this correctly or am I dreaming'?"

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

"We deliberately set out to make a rock record this time, so it's a huge achievement," continues Alana. "But we're just thankful for the women that inspired us."

Personal Turmoil and Laughter

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

The themes track endings and farewells. The sisters want love, but not the relationships they've got. You can hear them working out in the moment who they aspire to be.

"I love way of putting it, yes," agrees Danielle. "I Quit is kind of like a mantra. You have to make an effort in ignoring the outside opinions and saying, 'I don't give what people think'."

Development of Music

That recent toughness demanded a new sound – more raw and direct than any of the music the band had done before.

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

"The drum sound is such a nuanced thing, and I am so passionate about it," she says.

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the subject of our memoir," laughs Alana. "Our motto is, our albums won't commence until we find the ideal drum sound."

Stories and Collective Laughter

The trio's candor inspired the album's promotional campaign, where the sisters shared some of their personal tales.

A former partner broke up with Este over a health concern. Alana recalled a story of flying to celebrate New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a casual gesture at midnight.

"When you're going through these heartbreaks, you just feel like there's no hope," explains Alana. "So to be able to laugh at those stories and have them tell you even crazier stories, it's incredible."

A Secure Path

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

They're major draws, with hit albums and an global audience.

But the sister act will always be their number one focus.

"My sisters and I have been playing music since I was little," shares Alana. "There is no alternative that we were supposed to do. And I'm really grateful we've gotten here and we're still making music."