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"When are you chatting with Haim?" an inquiry pops up. "I wanted to ask if I can become their newest bandmate."

However, there remains a single issue: The author likewise longs to be the Haims' fourth member. And we're not alone. Multiple famous fans have openly begged for the honor.

One thing is obvious an irresistible appeal is at play. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana began their career playing gigs at neighborhood delis with their parents. Now they're multi-time Grammy Award contenders.

Similar to the greatest ensembles, they're a inseparable trio. Their visuals often depict them walking in unison down the roads of Los Angeles. On stage, they perform with such unfettered happiness you inevitably think, "I wish to be a piece of that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that young girls approached us and said, 'After your show, I bought a bass'," says Alana, the most junior of the Haim siblings. "That's the greatest honor. It is a prize in itself. We have succeeded if we can inspire young girls to form a group."

"And thus anyone gets an invitation to be the honorary part of the family."

Grammy Recognition

The group are speaking from home, where they're resting up after an lengthy tour in for their fourth album, I Quit.

They're presently reeling from the news it's been in the running for best rock album at the Grammys – with Haim the very first all-woman band ever in consideration for the trophy.

"I follow the nominations every year, so it almost feels like an out-of-body experience when your name is read out," explains Alana. "I immediately called my sisters to say, 'Did I hear this right or am I dreaming'?"

The importance of the accolade is deeply felt by the trio.

"We really set out to make a guitar-driven album this time, so it's a significant achievement," says Alana. "However we're just grateful for the female artists that inspired us."

Emotional Upheaval and Candor

The album came out of a phase of emotional upheaval. All three sisters found themselves single, and the music captures that odd in-between place where you're happy to be free, but not quite ready to let go.

The themes follow departures and farewells. The sisters desire love, but not the relationships they've had. You can hear them figuring out in the moment who they are becoming.

"I love summary, yes," agrees Danielle. "I Quit is essentially a personal statement. You have to make an effort in blocking the criticism and saying, 'I couldn't care less what people think'."

Development of Style

That recent confidence called for a different sonic direction – more raw and direct than any of the music the band had done before.

For Danielle, who worked on producing the album, that began with the drum sound.

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

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the name of our memoir," laughs Alana. "I always say, our albums don't start until we find the ideal drum sound."

Stories and Shared Humor

The band's openness inspired the album's rollout, where the sisters shared some of their personal misadventures.

A former partner ended things with Este over a health concern. Alana shared a story of travelling to celebrate New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a friendly slap at midnight.

"Experiencing these heartbreaks, you just feel like there's only darkness," says Alana. "Thus to be able to share those stories and hear others tell you wilder stories, it's incredible."

A Confident Path

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

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

Yet the sister act will always be their top priority.

"We have been performing since I was a young child," says Alana. "It feels as if nothing else that we were meant to do. And I'm really grateful we've gotten here and we're still making music."