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"When are you chatting with the Haim sisters?" an inquiry reads. "I wanted to ask if I can become their extra sister."

There's just a single issue: I also desires to be Haim's additional sibling. And we're not alone. A host of famous fans have also coveted the honor.

The evidence suggests something is going on. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana launched their career doing sets at local delicatessens with their parents. Presently, they stand as repeated Grammy hopefuls.

In the tradition of the most iconic groups, they're a close trio. Their music videos frequently depict them marching in harmony down the avenues of Los Angeles. On stage, they play with such pure happiness you can't help but think, "I'd love to be a piece of that, too."

"How often on tour that audience members told us and said, 'Watching you live, I got a drum kit'," states Alana, the youngest of the trio. "It is the biggest honour. That's an award in itself. We have succeeded if we can inspire people to make music."

"Therefore everyone is invited to be the fourth Haim sister."

Historic Milestone

The band are speaking from home, where they're taking a pause after an lengthy tour in for their latest album, I Quit.

They're presently reeling from the news it's been in the running for best rock album at the Grammys – with Haim the first all-female band ever in the running for the prize.

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

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

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

Heartbreak and Candor

The record came out of a time of transition. All three sisters ended up single, and the music explores that strange liminal space where you're happy to be free, but not yet ready to move on.

The themes follow breakups and partings. The sisters desire love, but not the specific love they've experienced. You can hear them figuring out in the moment who they aspire to be.

"I adore summary, yes," agrees Danielle. "I Quit is like a slogan. You have to actively work on ignoring the noise and saying, 'I don't give what people think'."

Refinement of Style

That newfound toughness required a fresh approach – more unpolished and powerful than any of the music the band had done before.

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

"The drum sound is such a detailed thing, and I am so passionate about it," she says.

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the name of our book," laughs Alana. "I've said it, our albums don't start until we find the ideal drum sound."

Experiences and Shared Laughter

The band's openness inspired the album's promotional campaign, where the sisters revealed some of their dating tales.

Someone 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.

"When you're going through these breakups, you just feel like there's no hope," notes Alana. "Thus to be able to find humor in those stories and have them tell you more outrageous stories, it's therapeutic."

An Assured Legacy

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

They're major draws, with hit albums and an global fan base.

However the band will consistently be their top commitment.

"Me and my siblings have been making music since I was little," shares Alana. "There is nothing else that we were supposed to do. And I'm really fortunate we've gotten here and we're still going strong."