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"When are you interviewing the Haim sisters?" an inquiry pops up. "My request was to ask if I can be their extra sister."

There's just a key snag: The sender also wants to be Haim's fourth member. What's more, we are in plentiful company. Several celebrated fans have openly petitioned for the role.

It's clear an irresistible appeal is going on. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana began their career performing shows at neighborhood delis with their parents. Presently, they stand as multiple Grammy contenders.

Similar to the greatest bands, they're a close gang. Their music videos repeatedly depict them marching in unison down the avenues of Los Angeles. During performances, they play with such boundless joy you can't help but think, "I wish to be a piece of that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that fans told us and said, 'Watching you live, I picked up a bass'," states Alana, the most junior of the Haim siblings. "That is the ultimate honour. That's an award in itself. Our mission is accomplished if we can encourage people to form a group."

"Therefore everyone gets an invitation to be the honorary member of Haim."

Grammy Nod

The band are connecting from home, where they're recovering after an major tour in support of their latest album, I Quit.

They're presently processing the news it's been nominated for a top rock honor at the Grammys – with Haim the very first all-woman band ever in the running for the trophy.

"I follow the nominations every year, so it sort of feels like The Truman Show when your name is called," explains Alana. "I immediately called my sisters to say, 'Am I hearing this correctly or am I dreaming'?"

The importance of the accolade isn't lost on the sisters.

"We really set out to make a rock record this time, so it's a significant milestone," adds Alana. "Yet we're just grateful for the female artists that inspired us."

Personal Turmoil and Candor

The record came out of a period of emotional upheaval. All three sisters ended up single, and the music explores that strange transitional period where you're glad to be free, but not quite ready to move on.

The lyrics track endings and goodbyes. The sisters desire love, but not the relationships they've experienced. You can hear them determining in real time who they want to be.

"I love summary, yes," agrees Danielle. "I Quit is essentially a personal statement. You have to consciously practice blocking the outside opinions and saying, 'It doesn't matter to me what people think'."

Development of Music

That newfound confidence demanded a new sound – more organic and direct than any of the music the band had done before.

For Danielle, who worked on producing the album, that was founded on the drums.

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

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the subject of our memoir," jokes Alana. "I've said it, our albums cannot begin until we find the perfect drum sound."

Stories and Collective Humor

The trio's openness fueled the album's marketing, where the sisters disclosed some of their personal horror stories.

One man broke up with Este over a medical concern. Alana shared a story of travelling 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. "Thus to be able to laugh at those stories and have them tell you wilder stories, it's therapeutic."

A Secure Legacy

One can easily sense a change in the band. Now, Haim are more assured of their place in the industry.

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

However Haim will forever be their primary focus.

"Me and my siblings have been making music since I was little," shares Alana. "It's like nothing else that we were meant to do. And I'm really grateful we've gotten here and we're still kicking."