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"Do you know when you'll be interviewing the Haim sisters?" an inquiry reads. "I wanted to ask if I can join as their extra sister."

There is only a single issue: The author likewise wants to be the Haims' newest recruit. And we're far from alone. A host of famous supporters have also petitioned for the honor.

One thing is obvious an irresistible appeal is at play. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana launched their career doing sets at neighborhood delis with their parents. Today, they are multiple Grammy Award nominees.

Like all the best ensembles, they're a inseparable gang. Their music videos frequently depict them walking in sync down the roads of Los Angeles. During performances, 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 audience members approached us and said, 'After your show, I got a bass'," remarks Alana, the youngest of the trio. "That is the greatest honour. That is recognition in itself. We've done our job if we can encourage young girls to start a band."

"And thus anyone are welcome to be the fourth member of Haim."

Historic Nod

The band are speaking from a break, where they're taking a pause after an lengthy tour in for their latest album, I Quit.

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

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

The significance of the nomination is deeply felt by the sisters.

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

Heartbreak and Laughter

The album emerged from a phase of transition. All three sisters were single, and the music captures that odd liminal space where you're glad to be free, but not quite ready to move on.

The lyrics track departures and goodbyes. The sisters desire love, but not the relationships they've experienced. You can hear them determining in the moment who they aspire to be.

"I adore description, yes," says Danielle. "I Quit is essentially a slogan. You have to make an effort in ignoring the criticism and saying, 'It doesn't matter to me what people think'."

Refinement of Sound

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

For Danielle, who co-produced the album, that was founded on the drum sound.

"Drums are such a detailed thing, and I focus so intensely about it," she emphasizes.

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

Stories and Shared Humor

The band's honesty fueled the album's marketing, where the sisters shared some of their personal misadventures.

Someone broke up with Este over a health consideration. Alana told a story of travelling to celebrate New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a high five at midnight.

"Experiencing these heartbreaks, you just feel like there's no light," says Alana. "Therefore to be able to laugh at those stories and hear others tell you even crazier stories, it's incredible."

An Assured Future

You can clearly sense a evolution in the band. These days, Haim are more certain of their standing in the rock pantheon.

They're top-billed acts, with hit albums and an international following.

But the sister act will consistently be their primary commitment.

"My sisters and I have been making music since I was four," concludes Alana. "It feels as if nothing else that we were destined for. And I'm really grateful we've gotten here and we're still kicking."