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"When are you chatting with the Haim sisters?" a text arrives. "I was hoping to ask if I can be their newest bandmate."

There's just one problem: The sender also desires to be the Haims' additional sibling. Furthermore, we are not alone. A host of famous supporters have also coveted the role.

It's clear an irresistible appeal is at play. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana began their career doing sets at local delicatessens with their parents. Today, they are multi-time Grammy Award contenders.

Similar to the greatest bands, they're a inseparable gang. Their videos repeatedly show them striding in unison down the streets of Los Angeles. During performances, they play with such pure joy you find yourself thinking, "I want to be involved in that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that fans told us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I got a guitar'," says Alana, the most junior of the trio. "That is the ultimate compliment. That is recognition in itself. We've done our job if we can motivate others to make music."

"And thus everyone are welcome to be the honorary member of Haim."

Historic Nod

The group are speaking from a break, where they're taking a pause after an major tour in support of their new album, I Quit.

They're currently processing the news it's been nominated for best rock album at the Grammys – with Haim the pioneering all-female band ever in contention for the award.

"I watch the lists every year, so it almost feels like a surreal movie when your name is read out," explains Alana. "I needed to phone my sisters to say, 'Am I hearing this correctly or am I imagining things'?"

The importance of the accolade isn't lost on the trio.

"We deliberately set out to make a rock record this time, so it's a huge achievement," continues Alana. "But we're just appreciative for the pioneers that inspired us."

Heartbreak and Laughter

The record emerged from a time of emotional upheaval. All three sisters found themselves single, and the music captures that odd transitional period where you're relieved to be free, but not quite ready to start anew.

The themes detail endings and goodbyes. The sisters seek love, but not the relationships they've had. You can hear them working out in real life who they want to be.

"I adore summary, yes," agrees Danielle. "I Quit is kind of like a personal statement. You have to make an effort in blocking the noise and saying, 'It doesn't matter to me what people think'."

Evolution of Style

That developed confidence demanded a fresh approach – 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.

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

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the name of our biography," quips Alana. "I always say, our albums won't commence until we find the ideal drum sound."

Anecdotes and Collective Humor

The trio's candor fueled the album's promotional campaign, where the sisters disclosed some of their romantic misadventures.

A former partner ended things with Este over a medical concern. Alana recalled a story of flying to spend New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a casual gesture at midnight.

"Experiencing these breakups, you just feel like there's only darkness," explains Alana. "Therefore to be able to find humor in those stories and hear others tell you more outrageous stories, it's incredible."

An Assured Path

It's not difficult sense a change in the band. Today, Haim are more certain of their place in the rock pantheon.

They're top-billed acts, with chart-topping albums and an global fan base.

Yet Haim will consistently be their primary focus.

"We have been playing music since I was a young child," says Alana. "It feels as if no alternative that we were supposed to do. And I'm really thankful we've reached this point and we're still going strong."