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"Do you know when you'll be chatting with the Haim sisters?" a text arrives. "I wanted to ask if I can be their fourth member."

There's just a single issue: The author likewise longs to be Haim's additional sibling. And we're in plentiful company. A host of high-profile supporters have openly begged for the honor.

It's clear an irresistible appeal is going on. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana began their path doing sets at neighborhood delis with their family. Today, they are repeated Grammy Award hopefuls.

Similar to the best bands, they're a tight-knit gang. Their visuals frequently depict them marching in harmony down the streets of Los Angeles. On stage, they jam with such unfettered joy you inevitably think, "I want to be involved in that, too."

"The amount of times on tour that fans approached us and said, 'Watching you live, I picked up a guitar'," remarks Alana, the youngest of the sisters. "It is the ultimate honour. That is recognition in itself. Our mission is accomplished if we can encourage people to make music."

"So all is invited to be the fourth Haim sister."

Grammy Milestone

The group are connecting from their homes, where they're recovering after an lengthy tour in promoting their latest album, I Quit.

They're right now reeling from the news it's been nominated for a top rock honor at the Grammys – with Haim the first female band ever in the running for the award.

"I follow the lists every year, so it sort of feels like a surreal movie when your name is called," notes 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 trio.

"We truly set out to make a guitar-driven album this time, so it's a major milestone," adds Alana. "However we're just grateful for the female artists that paved the way."

Personal Turmoil and Humour

The album was born from a phase of personal change. All three sisters were single, and the music explores that strange liminal space where you're relieved to be free, but not yet ready to start anew.

The themes track breakups and goodbyes. The sisters want love, but not the kind of love they've got. You can hear them determining in real life who they aspire to be.

"I adore description, yes," agrees Danielle. "I Quit is like a mantra. You have to make an effort in ignoring the criticism and saying, 'I don't give what people think'."

Refinement of Sound

That recent toughness demanded a new sound – more organic and powerful than any of the music the band had done before.

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

"Drums are such a detailed thing, and I care so much about it," she states.

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

Experiences and Collective Camaraderie

The trio's openness fueled the album's promotional campaign, where the sisters shared some of their personal tales.

Someone ended things with Este over a health consideration. Alana told a story of flying to spend New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a high five at midnight.

"When you're going through these heartbreaks, you just feel like there's no hope," says Alana. "So to be able to laugh at those stories and have them tell you wilder stories, it's so amazing."

A Confident Legacy

One can easily sense a evolution in the band. These days, Haim are more assured of their position in the music world.

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

But the band will always be their top priority.

"My sisters and I have been playing music since I was little," concludes Alana. "There is no alternative that we were destined for. And I'm really grateful we've reached this point and we're still kicking."