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"Any idea when you're interviewing the band?" a message pops up. "I was hoping to ask if I can join as their extra sister."

There is only one problem: The author likewise wants to be the Haims' additional sibling. And we're in plentiful company. Multiple celebrated fans have openly begged for the role.

It's clear a special quality is at play. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana launched their path doing sets at local delicatessens with their family. Now they're multi-time Grammy contenders.

Similar to the most iconic bands, they're a tight-knit gang. Their visuals often feature them walking in harmony down the streets of Los Angeles. During performances, they play with such boundless happiness you inevitably think, "I want to be part of that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that fans told us and said, 'Watching you live, I bought a bass'," remarks 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 encourage people to form a group."

"Therefore all are welcome to be the next part of the family."

Historic Nod

The trio have called into home, where they're taking a pause after an extensive tour in for their latest album, I Quit.

They're presently reeling from the news it's been shortlisted for a top rock honor at the Grammys – with Haim the first all-woman band ever in contention for the award.

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

The significance of the accolade isn't lost on the band.

"We really set out to make a rock record this time, so it's a huge step," continues Alana. "However we're just grateful for the female artists that came before us."

Heartbreak and Candor

The record emerged from a time of transition. All three sisters were single, and the music captures that unique transitional period where you're relieved to be free, but not quite ready to move on.

The words follow breakups and farewells. The sisters desire love, but not the relationships they've experienced. You can hear them working out in real time who they are becoming.

"I love description, yes," agrees Danielle. "I Quit is kind of like a mantra. You have to consciously practice ignoring the criticism and saying, 'I couldn't care less what people think'."

Refinement of Music

That developed resilience demanded a fresh approach – more unpolished and powerful than anything the band had done before.

For Danielle, who co-produced the album, that started with the drum sound.

"Percussion is such a detailed thing, and I focus so intensely about it," she emphasizes.

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the subject of our memoir," laughs Alana. "I always say, our albums cannot begin until we find the perfect drum sound."

Experiences and Shared Humor

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

A former partner broke up with Este over a medical concern. Alana recalled a story of travelling to celebrate New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a casual gesture at midnight.

"When you're going through these setbacks, you just feel like there's no light," explains Alana. "So to be able to share those stories and hear others tell you wilder stories, it's incredible."

An Assured Legacy

You can clearly sense a change in the band. Now, Haim are more assured of their place in the music world.

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

Yet Haim will always be their number one commitment.

"My sisters and I have been performing since I was little," shares Alana. "There is nothing else that we were destined for. And I'm really fortunate we've gotten here and we're still kicking."