Everyone is Welcome to Be the Fourth Haim Sisters Bandmate.

"When are you interviewing the Haim sisters?" an inquiry arrives. "I wanted to ask if I can join as their extra sister."

There's just a key snag: The sender also longs to be the Haims' newest recruit. Furthermore, we are far from alone. Several high-profile fans have openly petitioned for the position.

It's clear an irresistible appeal is at play. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana launched their career playing gigs at local delicatessens with their parents. Presently, they stand as multi-time Grammy hopefuls.

Like all the greatest groups, they're a close trio. Their visuals repeatedly depict them striding in sync down the roads of Los Angeles. During performances, they perform with such boundless joy you find yourself thinking, "I'd love to be part of that, too."

"How often on tour that young girls came up to us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I picked up a drum kit'," remarks Alana, the most junior of the sisters. "That's the greatest honour. It is a prize in itself. We've done our job if we can motivate young girls to start a band."

"Therefore anyone are welcome to be the fourth part of the family."

Award Milestone

The band have called into their homes, where they're taking a pause after an extensive tour in for their latest album, I Quit.

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

"I watch the announcements every year, so it sort of feels like an out-of-body experience when your name is called," says Alana. "I immediately called my sisters to say, 'Did I hear this right or am I dreaming'?"

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

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

Personal Turmoil and Candor

The project was born from a phase of transition. All three sisters ended up single, and the music inhabits that odd in-between place where you're glad to be free, but not entirely ready to start anew.

The lyrics follow breakups and farewells. The sisters seek 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 way of putting it, yes," agrees Danielle. "I Quit is essentially a personal statement. You have to actively work on shutting out the noise and saying, 'It doesn't matter to me what people think'."

Evolution of Style

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

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

"The drum sound is such a specific thing, and I focus so intensely about it," she says.

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the name of our book," quips Alana. "Our motto is, our albums won't commence until we find the perfect drum sound."

Experiences and Collective Humor

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

A former partner broke up with Este over a medical consideration. Alana shared a story of flying to celebrate 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. "Thus to be able to find humor in those stories and have them tell you even crazier stories, it's therapeutic."

A Secure Legacy

It's not difficult sense a shift in the band. These days, Haim are more assured of their position in the industry.

They're festival headliners, with hit albums and an worldwide audience.

However the sister act will forever be their top focus.

"My sisters and I have been making music since I was a young child," shares Alana. "There is no other path that we were supposed to do. And I'm really thankful we've reached this point and we're still kicking."