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"Any idea when you're speaking to Haim?" a message arrives. "I was hoping to ask if I can become their extra sister."

There is only a single issue: I also longs to be the Haims' fourth member. Furthermore, we are not alone. Multiple famous fans have publicly begged for the role.

It's clear a special quality is happening. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana began their career playing gigs at small eateries with their parents. Presently, they stand as multiple Grammy hopefuls.

Like all the greatest ensembles, they're a tight-knit unit. Their visuals repeatedly depict them striding in harmony down the streets of Los Angeles. During performances, they play with such unfettered exuberance you find yourself thinking, "I wish to be involved in that, too."

"How often on tour that young girls approached us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I got a drum kit'," remarks Alana, the most junior of the trio. "That's the greatest honor. It is a prize in itself. Our mission is accomplished if we can motivate young girls to make music."

"Therefore all are welcome to be the honorary Haim sister."

Grammy Recognition

The trio are connecting from home, where they're resting up after an lengthy tour in support of their new album, I Quit.

They're right now processing the news it's been in the running for a top rock honor at the Grammys – with Haim the very first female band ever in the running for the trophy.

"I tune into the nominations every year, so it kind of feels like The Truman Show when your name is announced," says Alana. "I had to call my sisters to say, 'Am I hearing this right or am I imagining things'?"

The weight of the accolade is deeply felt by the sisters.

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

Personal Turmoil and Laughter

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

The themes track departures and farewells. The sisters want love, but not the specific love they've had. You can hear them determining in real time who they aspire to be.

"I love way of putting it, yes," agrees Danielle. "I Quit is like a personal statement. You have to make an effort in blocking the noise and saying, 'I couldn't care less what people think'."

Development of Music

That recent confidence required a fresh approach – more raw and powerful than any of the music the band had done before.

For Danielle, who helped produce the album, that started with the drums.

"The drum sound is such a detailed thing, and I care so much about it," she emphasizes.

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

Stories and Collective Laughter

The band's honesty inspired the album's promotional campaign, where the sisters shared some of their dating misadventures.

A former partner left Este over a medical concern. Alana told a story of flying to spend New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a high five at midnight.

"During these setbacks, you just feel like there's no light," explains Alana. "Therefore to be able to share those stories and have them tell you wilder stories, it's so amazing."

A Confident Legacy

It's not difficult sense a change in the band. Now, Haim are more confident of their position in the rock pantheon.

They're festival headliners, with chart-topping albums and an international fan base.

Yet the band will always be their number one focus.

"My sisters and I have been performing since I was four," concludes Alana. "It's like no alternative that we were meant to do. And I'm really grateful we've reached this point and we're still kicking."