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"When are you chatting with Haim?" an inquiry reads. "I wanted to ask if I can be their extra sister."

However, there remains a key snag: The author likewise desires to be the Haims' fourth member. What's more, we are not alone. Multiple celebrated admirers have openly coveted the honor.

One thing is obvious something is at play. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana launched their musical journey playing gigs at neighborhood delis with their parents. Today, they are multiple Grammy hopefuls.

Like all the most iconic ensembles, they're a close unit. Their videos repeatedly feature them striding in harmony down the roads of Los Angeles. During performances, they jam with such pure exuberance you inevitably think, "I'd love to be involved in that, too."

"The amount of times on tour that young girls told us and said, 'After your show, I bought a guitar'," remarks Alana, the most junior of the trio. "That's the ultimate compliment. It is a prize in itself. We have succeeded if we can encourage others to form a group."

"And thus all are welcome to be the next Haim sister."

Award Milestone

The trio are speaking from a break, where they're recovering after an extensive tour in promoting their new album, I Quit.

They're currently processing the news it's been nominated for Best Rock Album at the Grammys – with Haim the pioneering all-female band ever in contention for the prize.

"I tune into the lists every year, so it kind of feels like an out-of-body experience when your name is called," explains Alana. "I immediately called my sisters to say, 'Did we just hear this correctly or am I imagining things'?"

The weight of the nomination resonates with the band.

"We truly set out to make a rock record this time, so it's a major step," says Alana. "However we're just thankful for the female artists that inspired us."

Emotional Upheaval and Candor

The album was born from a phase of transition. All three sisters were single, and the music inhabits that odd in-between place where you're relieved to be free, but not quite ready to let go.

The lyrics detail endings and goodbyes. The sisters desire love, but not the kind of love they've had. You can hear them figuring out in the moment who they are becoming.

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

Refinement of Style

That developed toughness required a different sonic direction – more raw and immediate than anything the band had done before.

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

"Percussion is such a specific thing, and I care so much about it," she says.

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

Experiences and Shared Camaraderie

The band's honesty fueled the album's promotional campaign, where the sisters shared some of their personal tales.

One man left Este over a health consideration. Alana recalled a story of travelling to celebrate New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a high five at midnight.

"During these heartbreaks, you just feel like there's no light," notes Alana. "So to be able to share those stories and have them tell you wilder stories, it's incredible."

An Assured Future

One can easily sense a change in the band. Now, Haim are more assured of their position in the industry.

They're top-billed acts, with successful albums and an worldwide fan base.

Yet Haim will consistently be their number one focus.

"Me and my siblings have been performing since I was four," says Alana. "It feels as if nothing else that we were supposed to do. And I'm really fortunate we've reached this point and we're still making music."