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"Any idea when you're speaking to the Haim sisters?" a message reads. "My request was to ask if I can join as their fourth member."

There is only a single issue: I also longs to be Haim's newest recruit. And we're not alone. Several famous supporters have openly begged for the honor.

One thing is obvious an irresistible appeal is at play. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana launched their path doing sets at small eateries with their parents. Presently, they stand as multi-time Grammy nominees.

Like all the greatest groups, they're a tight-knit gang. Their videos frequently depict them walking in harmony down the avenues of Los Angeles. On stage, they jam with such unfettered exuberance you find yourself thinking, "I wish to be part of that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that audience members approached us and said, 'Watching you live, I picked up a bass'," remarks Alana, the most junior of the trio. "That is the biggest honour. That's an award in itself. We've done our job if we can inspire others to form a group."

"Therefore everyone gets an invitation to be the next Haim sister."

Award Milestone

The trio are speaking from their homes, where they're recovering after an major tour in support of their fourth album, I Quit.

They're presently reeling from the news it's been nominated for best rock album at the Grammy Awards – with Haim the pioneering all-female band ever in consideration for the prize.

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

The weight of the honor resonates with the band.

"We deliberately set out to make a guitar-driven album this time, so it's a huge step," continues Alana. "Yet we're just appreciative for the female artists that inspired us."

Emotional Upheaval and Laughter

The project emerged from a phase of personal change. All three sisters ended up single, and the music inhabits that odd liminal space where you're happy to be free, but not entirely ready to let go.

The themes follow endings and partings. The sisters desire love, but not the relationships they've experienced. You can hear them determining in real life who they want to be.

"I adore summary, yes," says Danielle. "I Quit is like a personal statement. You have to make an effort in ignoring the criticism and saying, 'I don't give what people think'."

Evolution of Sound

That newfound resilience required a different sonic direction – more organic and direct than anything the band had done before.

For Danielle, who co-produced the album, that began with the drum sound.

"The drum sound is such a nuanced thing, and I focus so intensely about it," she says.

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

Experiences and Collective Laughter

The trio's honesty shaped the album's rollout, where the sisters revealed some of their personal horror stories.

A former partner broke up with Este over a health consideration. Alana recalled 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," notes Alana. "So to be able to share those stories and have them tell you even crazier stories, it's incredible."

A Secure Future

You can clearly sense a change in the band. Today, Haim are more assured of their position in the rock pantheon.

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

Yet Haim will forever be their primary commitment.

"We have been performing since I was little," shares Alana. "There is no other path that we were supposed to do. And I'm really fortunate we've made it and we're still going strong."