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"Any idea when you're interviewing Haim?" a message arrives. "I was hoping to ask if I can join as their newest bandmate."

There's just one problem: The author likewise longs to be the Haims' fourth member. And we're not alone. Several celebrated fans have also petitioned for the position.

The evidence suggests a special quality is going on. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana launched their musical journey playing gigs at small eateries with their family. Now they're multiple Grammy Award contenders.

Similar to the most iconic bands, they're a inseparable unit. Their music videos often show them striding in harmony down the roads of Los Angeles. During performances, they play with such unfettered joy you can't help but think, "I'd love to be part of that, too."

"How often on tour that audience members told us and said, 'After your show, I got a guitar'," remarks Alana, the most junior of the sisters. "That's the biggest honor. It is a prize in itself. We've done our job if we can motivate people to form a group."

"Therefore all gets an invitation to be the fourth part of the family."

Grammy Recognition

The group are connecting from a break, where they're taking a pause after an lengthy tour in support of their fourth album, I Quit.

They're presently reeling from the news it's been in the running for best rock album at the Grammy Awards – with Haim the pioneering female band ever in contention for the trophy.

"I tune into the announcements every year, so it almost feels like a surreal movie when your name is read out," notes Alana. "I immediately called my sisters to say, 'Did we just hear this right or am I hallucinating'?"

The weight of the accolade isn't lost on the sisters.

"We really set out to make a guitar-driven album this time, so it's a significant step," continues Alana. "However we're just appreciative for the pioneers that came before us."

Heartbreak and Laughter

The record came out of a phase of emotional upheaval. All three sisters ended up single, and the music explores that strange in-between place where you're relieved to be free, but not yet ready to move on.

The themes follow endings and farewells. The sisters desire love, but not the relationships they've experienced. You can hear them figuring out in the moment who they are becoming.

"That's a perfect summary, yes," says Danielle. "I Quit is kind of like a personal statement. You have to actively work on shutting out the noise and saying, 'I don't give what people think'."

Evolution of Style

That recent resilience demanded a different sonic direction – more unpolished and immediate than any of the music the band had done before.

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

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

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the subject of our book," laughs Alana. "I've said it, our albums won't commence until we find the ideal drum sound."

Stories and Shared Camaraderie

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

One man left Este over a medical concern. Alana told a story of travelling to celebrate 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," explains Alana. "Thus to be able to share those stories and hear others tell you wilder stories, it's incredible."

A Secure Legacy

It's not difficult sense a shift in the band. Today, Haim are more confident of their place in the industry.

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

But the sister act will consistently be their primary commitment.

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