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"Do you know when you'll be chatting with Haim?" a text arrives. "I was hoping to ask if I can become their fourth member."

There is only a key snag: The author likewise desires to be Haim's additional sibling. What's more, we are not alone. Multiple celebrated supporters have openly petitioned for the honor.

It's clear an irresistible appeal is going on. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana launched their musical journey doing sets at neighborhood delis with their parents. Presently, they stand as repeated Grammy Award contenders.

Similar to the greatest bands, they're a close gang. Their visuals often feature them marching in sync down the roads of Los Angeles. During performances, they play with such boundless exuberance you can't help but think, "I want to be a piece of that, too."

"How often on tour that fans came up to us and said, 'Watching you live, I bought a bass'," remarks Alana, the youngest of the trio. "It is the biggest compliment. That's an award in itself. We have succeeded if we can encourage young girls to form a group."

"So all gets an invitation to be the honorary member of Haim."

Grammy Recognition

The trio are connecting from home, where they're taking a pause after an lengthy tour in promoting their new album, I Quit.

They're presently processing the news it's been shortlisted for best rock album at the Grammys – with Haim the first female band ever in the running for the prize.

"I tune into the lists every year, so it almost feels like a surreal movie when your name is called," explains Alana. "I had to call my sisters to say, 'Am I hearing this correctly or am I hallucinating'?"

The importance of the nomination isn't lost on the band.

"We really set out to make a rock album this time, so it's a significant achievement," says Alana. "However we're just thankful for the women that came before us."

Personal Turmoil and Humour

The album emerged from a period of transition. All three sisters ended up single, and the music captures that unique in-between place where you're glad to be free, but not entirely ready to move on.

The lyrics follow departures and partings. The sisters desire love, but not the specific love they've got. You can hear them figuring out in real life who they aspire to be.

"I love way of putting it, yes," responds Danielle. "I Quit is like a slogan. You have to consciously practice ignoring the criticism and saying, 'I don't give what people think'."

Refinement of Style

That newfound toughness called for a different sonic direction – more unpolished and powerful than anything the band had done before.

For Danielle, who helped produce the album, that began with the drum sound.

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

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

Experiences and Shared Humor

The band's honesty inspired the album's marketing, where the sisters revealed some of their dating tales.

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

"During these breakups, you just feel like there's no hope," explains Alana. "Therefore to be able to share those stories and have them tell you more outrageous stories, it's so amazing."

A Secure Legacy

One can easily sense a shift in the band. These days, Haim are more certain of their position in the industry.

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

However Haim will consistently be their primary focus.

"Me and my siblings have been making music since I was little," shares Alana. "It feels as if no other path that we were destined for. And I'm really fortunate we've made it and we're still making music."