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"Any idea when you're speaking to Haim?" a text arrives. "I wanted to ask if I can become their fourth member."

There's just a single issue: The sender also longs to be the Haims' additional sibling. And we're far from alone. Multiple celebrated fans have also coveted the role.

One thing is obvious an irresistible appeal is at play. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana launched their path performing shows at neighborhood delis with their parents. Presently, they stand as multiple Grammy Award hopefuls.

Similar to the best bands, they're a inseparable trio. Their videos often depict them striding in unison down the streets of Los Angeles. In concert, they play with such pure exuberance you find yourself thinking, "I wish to be a piece of that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that fans came up to us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I picked up a bass'," states Alana, the youngest of the Haim siblings. "That is the ultimate honor. It is a prize in itself. We have succeeded if we can motivate people to make music."

"Therefore anyone is invited to be the next member of Haim."

Grammy Recognition

The group have called into home, where they're recovering after an major tour in promoting their fourth 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 very first all-woman band ever in the running for the award.

"I tune into the nominations every year, so it almost feels like an out-of-body experience when your name is called," explains Alana. "I needed to phone my sisters to say, 'Did I hear this correctly or am I dreaming'?"

The weight of the accolade is deeply felt by the band.

"We truly set out to make a rock record this time, so it's a major step," says Alana. "However we're just thankful for the women that paved the way."

Personal Turmoil and Humour

The album emerged from a phase of transition. All three sisters were single, and the music captures that odd in-between place where you're relieved to be free, but not yet ready to start anew.

The themes detail departures and farewells. The sisters desire love, but not the kind of love they've experienced. You can hear them figuring out in real life who they are becoming.

"I adore summary, yes," agrees Danielle. "I Quit is essentially a mantra. You have to make an effort in ignoring the noise and saying, 'I couldn't care less what people think'."

Refinement of Music

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

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

"Drums are such a nuanced thing, and I am so passionate about it," she says.

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

Anecdotes and Shared Camaraderie

The band's candor inspired the album's marketing, where the sisters disclosed some of their romantic tales.

Someone ended things with Este over a health 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 setbacks, you just feel like there's no hope," notes Alana. "Therefore to be able to laugh at those stories and have them tell you wilder stories, it's incredible."

An Assured Path

You can clearly sense a change in the band. These days, Haim are more confident of their standing in the music world.

They're festival headliners, with successful albums and an international audience.

However the band will always be their top priority.

"My sisters and I have been performing since I was four," says Alana. "It's like no other path that we were supposed to do. And I'm really fortunate we've gotten here and we're still making music."