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"Do you know when you'll be interviewing the band?" an inquiry reads. "I wanted to ask if I can become their extra sister."

There is only a key snag: The sender also desires to be Haim's newest recruit. What's more, we are not alone. Several famous fans have also begged for the role.

One thing is obvious a special quality is going on. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana began their musical journey doing sets at local delicatessens with their family. Now they're multi-time Grammy Award hopefuls.

Similar to the most iconic bands, they're a inseparable unit. Their videos frequently feature them marching in sync down the avenues of Los Angeles. On stage, they play with such boundless happiness you can't help but think, "I want to be a piece of that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that fans approached us and said, 'Watching you live, I bought a guitar'," states Alana, the youngest of the sisters. "That's the greatest compliment. That is recognition in itself. Our mission is accomplished if we can motivate young girls to make music."

"Therefore anyone gets an invitation to be the next member of Haim."

Historic Recognition

The trio have called into home, where they're recovering after an extensive tour in for their fourth album, I Quit.

They're currently processing the news it's been nominated for Best Rock Album at the Grammys – with Haim the first all-female band ever in consideration for the prize.

"I tune into the lists every year, so it kind of feels like The Truman Show when your name is read out," explains Alana. "I immediately called my sisters to say, 'Did I hear this correctly or am I dreaming'?"

The weight of the nomination isn't lost on the band.

"We truly set out to make a rock album this time, so it's a huge achievement," adds Alana. "But we're just grateful for the pioneers that came before us."

Heartbreak and Laughter

The record was born from a period of emotional upheaval. All three sisters found themselves single, and the music captures that strange liminal space where you're happy to be free, but not quite ready to move on.

The themes detail breakups and partings. The sisters want love, but not the specific love they've got. You can hear them working out in the moment who they are becoming.

"I adore summary, yes," responds Danielle. "I Quit is kind of like a slogan. You have to make an effort in shutting out the criticism and saying, 'It doesn't matter to me what people think'."

Evolution of Sound

That newfound resilience called for a new sound – more unpolished and immediate than any of the music the band had done before.

For Danielle, who co-produced the album, that began with the percussion.

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

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

Experiences and Collective Laughter

The trio's openness shaped the album's promotional campaign, where the sisters revealed some of their romantic misadventures.

Someone left Este over a health concern. Alana shared 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 only darkness," says Alana. "Therefore to be able to find humor in those stories and hear others tell you more outrageous stories, it's so amazing."

A Secure Legacy

One can easily sense a change in the band. These days, Haim are more certain of their standing in the rock pantheon.

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

Yet the sister act will consistently be their number one focus.

"Me and my siblings have been making music since I was a young child," shares Alana. "It's like no other path that we were destined for. And I'm really grateful we've reached this point and we're still kicking."