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"Any idea when you're interviewing Haim?" a text arrives. "I wanted to ask if I can become their newest bandmate."

There is only one problem: The author likewise longs to be the Haims' fourth member. What's more, we are not alone. Multiple famous fans have publicly petitioned for the honor.

The evidence suggests an irresistible appeal is at play. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana started their musical journey playing gigs at neighborhood delis with their family. Presently, they stand as multi-time Grammy Award contenders.

Like all the greatest bands, they're a inseparable trio. Their videos often feature them walking in harmony down the avenues of Los Angeles. On stage, they perform with such boundless happiness you can't help but think, "I want to be part of that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that audience members approached us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I picked up a bass'," says Alana, the most junior of the trio. "That's the biggest compliment. That is recognition in itself. We've done our job if we can inspire people to make music."

"And thus everyone is invited to be the honorary Haim sister."

Historic Recognition

The band have called into a break, where they're recovering after an lengthy tour in support of 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 Grammy Awards – with Haim the very first all-female band ever in the running for the award.

"I follow the announcements every year, so it sort of feels like a surreal movie when your name is called," explains Alana. "I had to call my sisters to say, 'Did I hear this correctly or am I hallucinating'?"

The weight of the honor resonates with the sisters.

"We really set out to make a rock record this time, so it's a significant step," adds Alana. "Yet we're just appreciative for the female artists that came before us."

Heartbreak and Humour

The project was born 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 start anew.

The words follow departures and goodbyes. The sisters want love, but not the relationships they've experienced. You can hear them figuring out in real life who they aspire to be.

"That's a perfect summary, yes," agrees Danielle. "I Quit is essentially a slogan. You have to actively work on shutting out the noise and saying, 'It doesn't matter to me what people think'."

Refinement of Music

That newfound confidence demanded a new sound – more unpolished and powerful than anything the band had done before.

For Danielle, who worked on producing the album, that was founded on the percussion.

"Percussion is such a specific thing, and I am so passionate about it," she emphasizes.

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the subject of our biography," laughs Alana. "Our motto is, our albums won't commence until we find the right drum sound."

Experiences and Collective Humor

The trio's openness inspired the album's rollout, where the sisters revealed some of their personal tales.

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

"Experiencing these breakups, you just feel like there's no light," says Alana. "Thus to be able to share those stories and have them tell you even crazier stories, it's so amazing."

An Assured Path

One can easily sense a shift in the band. Now, Haim are more certain of their standing in the industry.

They're major draws, with hit albums and an worldwide fan base.

But the sister act will consistently be their top priority.

"My sisters and I have been playing music since I was little," 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 going strong."