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"Any idea when you're chatting with Haim?" a message reads. "My request was to ask if I can join as their extra sister."

There is only one problem: The author likewise desires to be the Haims' newest recruit. What's more, we are far from alone. Several celebrated admirers have openly begged for the role.

One thing is obvious a special quality is happening. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana started their path performing shows at neighborhood delis with their parents. Today, they are multi-time Grammy nominees.

Similar to the greatest groups, they're a tight-knit unit. Their visuals frequently show them walking in harmony down the roads of Los Angeles. On stage, they jam with such boundless exuberance you inevitably think, "I want to be part of that, too."

"The amount of times on tour that fans told us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I got a bass'," states Alana, the most junior of the trio. "That is the ultimate honor. It is a prize in itself. Our mission is accomplished if we can motivate others to make music."

"So anyone is invited to be the honorary member of Haim."

Grammy Recognition

The trio are connecting from home, where they're recovering after an extensive tour in promoting their latest album, I Quit.

They're presently processing the news it's been nominated for a top rock honor at the Grammys – with Haim the very first female band ever in contention for the award.

"I follow the nominations every year, so it sort of feels like The Truman Show when your name is read out," says Alana. "I had to call my sisters to say, 'Did we just hear this correctly or am I dreaming'?"

The weight of the honor resonates with the band.

"We truly set out to make a rock album this time, so it's a significant achievement," adds Alana. "But we're just appreciative for the women that inspired us."

Heartbreak and Humour

The record came out of a time of emotional upheaval. All three sisters ended up single, and the music explores that unique liminal space where you're relieved to be free, but not entirely ready to move on.

The words follow breakups and goodbyes. The sisters desire love, but not the kind of love they've had. You can hear them working out in real life who they are becoming.

"I adore way of putting it, yes," agrees Danielle. "I Quit is like a personal statement. You have to make an effort in shutting out the noise and saying, 'It doesn't matter to me what people think'."

Evolution of Style

That developed resilience called for a fresh approach – more unpolished and direct than anything the band had done before.

For Danielle, who co-produced the album, that was founded on the drum sound.

"Drums are such a detailed thing, and I care so much about it," she emphasizes.

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

Experiences and Shared Camaraderie

The band's honesty shaped the album's rollout, where the sisters disclosed some of their dating tales.

Someone ended things with Este over a health concern. Alana told a story of travelling to spend New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a casual gesture at midnight.

"Experiencing these heartbreaks, you just feel like there's only darkness," notes Alana. "So to be able to find humor in those stories and have them tell you wilder stories, it's therapeutic."

A Confident Path

It's not difficult sense a shift in the band. These days, Haim are more assured of their standing in the industry.

They're major draws, with successful albums and an worldwide audience.

However the band will forever be their primary commitment.

"Me and my siblings have been making music since I was a young child," shares Alana. "There is nothing else that we were meant to do. And I'm really thankful we've gotten here and we're still going strong."