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"Any idea when you're speaking to the Haim sisters?" an inquiry reads. "I was hoping to ask if I can join as their extra sister."

However, there remains one problem: I also wants to be the Haims' fourth member. And we're not alone. Several celebrated supporters have openly begged for the position.

One thing is obvious an irresistible appeal is at play. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana started their path doing sets at neighborhood delis with their family. Now they're multi-time Grammy Award hopefuls.

In the tradition of the most iconic bands, they're a tight-knit gang. Their music videos frequently feature them walking in unison down the avenues of Los Angeles. On stage, they play with such pure happiness you can't help but think, "I wish to be a piece of that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that young girls came up to us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I bought a drum kit'," remarks Alana, the youngest of the sisters. "That's the greatest honor. That's an award in itself. Our mission is accomplished if we can encourage others to start a band."

"And thus all gets an invitation to be the fourth member of Haim."

Grammy Nod

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

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

"I follow the nominations every year, so it almost feels like The Truman Show when your name is called," notes Alana. "I immediately called my sisters to say, 'Did we just hear this correctly or am I dreaming'?"

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

"We really set out to make a guitar-driven album this time, so it's a huge achievement," continues Alana. "However we're just appreciative for the female artists that came before us."

Heartbreak and Candor

The record was born from a time of emotional upheaval. All three sisters were single, and the music explores that odd liminal space where you're happy to be free, but not entirely ready to move on.

The words track breakups and goodbyes. The sisters desire love, but not the specific love they've got. You can hear them determining in the moment who they are becoming.

"That's a perfect summary, yes," agrees Danielle. "I Quit is kind of like a slogan. You have to consciously practice blocking the criticism and saying, 'I couldn't care less what people think'."

Evolution of Style

That newfound toughness demanded a fresh approach – more organic and powerful than any of the music the band had done before.

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

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

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

Stories and Collective Humor

The band's openness fueled the album's marketing, where the sisters revealed some of their romantic tales.

Someone left Este over a medical consideration. Alana recalled a story of travelling to spend New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a casual gesture at midnight.

"Experiencing these heartbreaks, you just feel like there's no light," explains Alana. "Thus to be able to find humor in those stories and have them tell you more outrageous stories, it's incredible."

A Secure Future

One can easily sense a shift in the band. Today, Haim are more confident of their place in the industry.

They're festival headliners, with successful albums and an worldwide fan base.

But Haim will always be their primary commitment.

"Me and my siblings have been performing since I was little," concludes Alana. "It feels as if no other path that we were meant to do. And I'm really grateful we've made it and we're still kicking."