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"When are you interviewing Haim?" an inquiry pops up. "I was hoping to ask if I can be their newest bandmate."

However, there remains a key snag: The sender also longs to be Haim's additional sibling. And we're far from alone. A host of celebrated fans have publicly begged for the honor.

One thing is obvious an irresistible appeal is happening. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana launched their career doing sets at local delicatessens with their family. Presently, they stand as repeated Grammy Award nominees.

Like all the best bands, they're a tight-knit trio. Their visuals frequently feature them marching in harmony down the avenues of Los Angeles. During performances, they perform with such pure joy you can't help but think, "I wish to be a piece of that, too."

"The amount of times on tour that young girls came up to us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I picked up a drum kit'," remarks Alana, the youngest of the Haim siblings. "It is the ultimate honour. That's an award in itself. Our mission is accomplished if we can encourage young girls to start a band."

"And thus anyone are welcome to be the honorary part of the family."

Grammy Recognition

The trio have called into home, where they're recovering after an extensive tour in support of their fourth album, I Quit.

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

"I follow the lists every year, so it almost feels like The Truman Show when your name is called," explains Alana. "I immediately called my sisters to say, 'Am I hearing this correctly or am I dreaming'?"

The weight of the accolade resonates with the sisters.

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

Heartbreak and Laughter

The record emerged from a phase of personal change. All three sisters found themselves single, and the music captures that unique transitional period where you're glad to be free, but not quite ready to start anew.

The lyrics detail departures and partings. The sisters seek love, but not the kind of love they've had. You can hear them working out in real time who they are becoming.

"I adore summary, yes," responds Danielle. "I Quit is kind of like a slogan. You have to consciously practice shutting out the outside opinions and saying, 'I don't give what people think'."

Refinement of Music

That newfound resilience required a different sonic direction – more organic and powerful than any of the music the band had done before.

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

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

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

Stories and Collective Laughter

The trio's openness fueled the album's marketing, where the sisters disclosed some of their personal horror stories.

One man left Este over a medical concern. Alana shared a story of flying to spend New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a high five at midnight.

"Experiencing these breakups, you just feel like there's only darkness," says Alana. "Therefore to be able to laugh at those stories and hear others tell you wilder stories, it's incredible."

A Secure Future

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

They're top-billed acts, with chart-topping albums and an global fan base.

But the sister act will consistently be their primary focus.

"Me and my siblings have been performing since I was a young child," shares Alana. "It feels as if no alternative that we were meant to do. And I'm really grateful we've made it and we're still making music."