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"Do you know when you'll be speaking to Haim?" an inquiry reads. "I was hoping to ask if I can become their fourth member."

There is only a single issue: The author likewise longs to be the Haims' newest recruit. Furthermore, we are in plentiful company. A host of high-profile supporters have openly coveted the role.

It's clear an irresistible appeal is going on. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana launched their career performing shows at small eateries with their family. Now they're multi-time Grammy Award hopefuls.

Similar to the most iconic bands, they're a inseparable trio. Their videos frequently feature them marching in harmony down the avenues of Los Angeles. In concert, they jam with such pure exuberance you can't help but think, "I want 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 bought a bass'," remarks Alana, the youngest of the trio. "It is the ultimate compliment. That's an award in itself. Our mission is accomplished if we can inspire young girls to make music."

"So everyone are welcome to be the fourth part of the family."

Grammy Milestone

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

They're currently celebrating the news it's been nominated for a top rock honor at the Grammy Awards – with Haim the pioneering female band ever in contention for the award.

"I tune into the nominations every year, so it almost feels like an out-of-body experience when your name is read out," says Alana. "I had to call my sisters to say, 'Did I hear this correctly or am I hallucinating'?"

The weight of the nomination is deeply felt by the trio.

"We really set out to make a guitar-driven album this time, so it's a significant step," continues Alana. "However we're just grateful for the women that paved the way."

Personal Turmoil and Candor

The project came out of a time of emotional upheaval. All three sisters ended up single, and the music captures that strange liminal space where you're relieved to be free, but not yet ready to start anew.

The lyrics track breakups and farewells. The sisters seek love, but not the specific love they've had. You can hear them working out in real life who they are becoming.

"I love summary, yes," agrees Danielle. "I Quit is essentially a mantra. You have to consciously practice blocking the noise and saying, 'I couldn't care less what people think'."

Refinement of Sound

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 co-produced the album, that was founded on the percussion.

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

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the name of our book," jokes Alana. "Our motto is, our albums cannot begin until we find the perfect drum sound."

Experiences and Collective Laughter

The trio's honesty inspired the album's rollout, where the sisters shared some of their dating misadventures.

One man ended things 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.

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

A Confident Future

One can easily sense a change in the band. Today, Haim are more certain of their standing in the music world.

They're festival headliners, with hit albums and an global fan base.

But the band will consistently be their number one commitment.

"My sisters and I have been playing music since I was a young child," says Alana. "It's like nothing else that we were meant to do. And I'm really grateful we've gotten here and we're still kicking."