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"Any idea when you're interviewing the band?" a message arrives. "My request was to ask if I can become their fourth member."

There's just a key snag: The author likewise longs to be Haim's newest recruit. Furthermore, we are in plentiful company. Several famous fans have also coveted the position.

One thing is obvious an irresistible appeal is happening. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana began their musical journey doing sets at neighborhood delis with their family. Today, they are multi-time Grammy nominees.

Similar to the greatest ensembles, they're a close trio. Their music videos frequently depict them walking in sync down the avenues of Los Angeles. During performances, they play with such pure exuberance you can't help but think, "I'd love 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 got a bass'," remarks Alana, the most junior of the Haim siblings. "It is the ultimate honour. It is a prize in itself. We have succeeded if we can inspire young girls to form a group."

"And thus everyone are welcome to be the honorary part of the family."

Historic Milestone

The group are connecting from their homes, where they're recovering after an extensive tour in for their latest album, I Quit.

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

"I follow the lists every year, so it almost feels like The Truman Show when your name is read out," explains Alana. "I had to call my sisters to say, 'Did I hear this correctly or am I imagining things'?"

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

"We really set out to make a rock record this time, so it's a huge step," continues Alana. "However we're just thankful for the pioneers that came before us."

Emotional Upheaval and Candor

The album was born from a phase of transition. All three sisters ended up single, and the music captures that odd liminal space where you're glad to be free, but not entirely ready to start anew.

The words follow departures and partings. The sisters want love, but not the kind of love they've got. You can hear them figuring out in real time who they aspire to be.

"I adore summary, yes," responds Danielle. "I Quit is kind of like a mantra. You have to make an effort in blocking the outside opinions and saying, 'I couldn't care less what people think'."

Refinement of Sound

That recent resilience demanded a fresh approach – more organic and direct than any of the music the band had done before.

For Danielle, who co-produced the album, that started with the percussion.

"The drum sound is such a detailed thing, and I am so passionate about it," she says.

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the subject of our book," jokes Alana. "I always say, our albums cannot begin until we find the perfect drum sound."

Stories and Shared Camaraderie

The band's candor shaped the album's rollout, where the sisters revealed some of their dating misadventures.

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

"During these setbacks, you just feel like there's only darkness," says Alana. "Thus to be able to find humor in those stories and have them tell you more outrageous stories, it's so amazing."

A Confident Future

You can clearly sense a change in the band. Now, Haim are more confident of their place in the industry.

They're festival headliners, with hit albums and an international following.

But the band will consistently be their number one focus.

"Me and my siblings have been making music since I was four," shares Alana. "It's like no alternative that we were meant to do. And I'm really thankful we've gotten here and we're still kicking."