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"Any idea when you're chatting with the band?" an inquiry arrives. "I wanted to ask if I can join as their newest bandmate."

There is only a key snag: I also wants to be Haim's fourth member. And we're not alone. Multiple famous admirers have publicly begged for the honor.

The evidence suggests something is going on. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana started their path performing shows at neighborhood delis with their family. Presently, they stand as multiple Grammy Award hopefuls.

Like all the most iconic ensembles, they're a inseparable unit. Their videos often show them striding in unison down the streets of Los Angeles. During performances, they jam with such pure joy you can't help but think, "I want to be part of that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that young girls told us and said, 'Watching you live, I bought a bass'," states Alana, the most junior of the Haim siblings. "It is the greatest honour. That's an award in itself. We've done our job if we can motivate people to make music."

"And thus everyone are welcome to be the next member of Haim."

Historic Nod

The trio have called into their homes, where they're recovering after an major tour in support of their latest album, I Quit.

They're currently processing the news it's been shortlisted for Best Rock Album at the Grammys – with Haim the pioneering female band ever in contention for the prize.

"I watch the nominations every year, so it sort of feels like a surreal movie when your name is read out," explains Alana. "I had to call my sisters to say, 'Did we just hear this correctly or am I hallucinating'?"

The importance 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 achievement," says Alana. "However we're just appreciative for the women that inspired us."

Personal Turmoil and Humour

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

The lyrics track endings and partings. The sisters want love, but not the relationships they've got. You can hear them figuring out in real time who they are becoming.

"That's a perfect description, yes," responds Danielle. "I Quit is kind of like a personal statement. You have to make an effort in blocking the noise and saying, 'It doesn't matter to me what people think'."

Refinement of Sound

That developed resilience demanded a fresh approach – more unpolished and immediate than anything the band had done before.

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

"The drum sound is such a specific thing, and I care so much about it," she emphasizes.

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the title of our memoir," quips Alana. "I always say, our albums won't commence until we find the right drum sound."

Experiences and Collective Camaraderie

The band's honesty inspired the album's promotional campaign, where the sisters disclosed some of their romantic horror stories.

One man ended things with Este over a health concern. Alana told a story of flying to spend New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a friendly slap at midnight.

"When you're going through these breakups, you just feel like there's no hope," says Alana. "So to be able to find humor in those stories and hear others tell you even crazier stories, it's so amazing."

A Confident Future

It's not difficult sense a evolution in the band. Today, Haim are more certain of their standing in the music world.

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

Yet the sister act will consistently be their primary commitment.

"We have been making music since I was little," concludes Alana. "It's like nothing else that we were supposed to do. And I'm really fortunate we've reached this point and we're still kicking."