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"Do you know when you'll be speaking to the Haim sisters?" a text reads. "My request was to ask if I can join as their newest bandmate."

However, there remains one problem: I also longs to be the Haims' additional sibling. And we're far from alone. Multiple celebrated supporters have openly coveted the position.

The evidence suggests an irresistible appeal is happening. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana began their musical journey playing gigs at neighborhood delis with their family. Presently, they stand as repeated Grammy Award contenders.

Similar to the most iconic ensembles, they're a tight-knit trio. Their visuals frequently show them walking in sync down the avenues of Los Angeles. In concert, they play with such boundless exuberance you find yourself thinking, "I'd love to be a piece of that, too."

"The amount of times on tour that fans approached us and said, 'Watching you live, I picked up a drum kit'," says Alana, the youngest of the Haim siblings. "It is the ultimate honor. That is recognition in itself. We've done our job if we can encourage people to make music."

"Therefore all is invited to be the honorary Haim sister."

Grammy Nod

The band have called into home, where they're taking a pause after an extensive tour in support of their new album, I Quit.

They're currently celebrating the news it's been nominated for a top rock honor at the Grammys – with Haim the first female band ever in the running for the award.

"I follow the nominations every year, so it kind of feels like a surreal movie when your name is read out," says Alana. "I had to call my sisters to say, 'Did I hear this correctly or am I dreaming'?"

The weight of the accolade isn't lost on the band.

"We truly set out to make a rock record this time, so it's a huge achievement," adds Alana. "Yet we're just appreciative for the pioneers that inspired us."

Emotional Upheaval and Candor

The project came out of a phase of personal change. All three sisters were single, and the music explores that odd transitional period where you're happy to be free, but not entirely ready to let go.

The themes follow breakups and farewells. The sisters want love, but not the specific love they've got. You can hear them determining in real life who they want to be.

"I love description, yes," agrees Danielle. "I Quit is like a personal statement. You have to make an effort in ignoring the outside opinions and saying, 'I couldn't care less what people think'."

Development of Style

That recent resilience called for a new sound – 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.

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

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the name of our book," laughs Alana. "I've said it, our albums cannot begin until we find the right drum sound."

Anecdotes and Shared Laughter

The band's openness inspired the album's rollout, where the sisters disclosed some of their dating horror stories.

A former partner left Este over a medical concern. Alana recalled a story of travelling to spend New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a high five at midnight.

"During these setbacks, you just feel like there's no hope," explains Alana. "Therefore to be able to laugh at those stories and have them tell you wilder stories, it's incredible."

A Confident Legacy

It's not difficult sense a change in the band. Now, Haim are more confident of their position in the industry.

They're top-billed acts, with chart-topping albums and an international audience.

But Haim will always be their primary focus.

"My sisters and I have been making music since I was four," shares Alana. "It's like no alternative that we were supposed to do. And I'm really fortunate we've made it and we're still kicking."