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"Any idea when you're chatting with the Haim sisters?" an inquiry reads. "My request was to ask if I can join as their extra sister."

There is only a key snag: The author likewise desires to be the Haims' fourth member. And we're not alone. A host of high-profile supporters have openly petitioned for the position.

One thing is obvious an irresistible appeal is happening. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana began their musical journey playing gigs at small eateries with their family. Today, they are repeated Grammy contenders.

In the tradition of the most iconic groups, they're a close unit. Their music videos frequently depict them marching in harmony down the streets of Los Angeles. On stage, they perform with such boundless joy you inevitably think, "I want to be involved in that, too."

"The amount of times on tour that fans came up to us and said, 'Watching you live, I got a drum kit'," states Alana, the most junior of the trio. "That's the ultimate honor. It is a prize in itself. We have succeeded if we can inspire people to make music."

"So all are welcome to be the honorary part of the family."

Grammy Recognition

The band have called into their homes, where they're resting up after an lengthy tour in promoting their new album, I Quit.

They're currently processing the news it's been shortlisted for a top rock honor at the Grammy Awards – with Haim the very first female band ever in consideration for the prize.

"I follow the lists every year, so it almost feels like The Truman Show when your name is called," notes Alana. "I needed to phone my sisters to say, 'Am I hearing this right or am I dreaming'?"

The significance of the accolade resonates with the trio.

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

Personal Turmoil and Laughter

The record emerged from a time of emotional upheaval. All three sisters were single, and the music explores that strange transitional period where you're glad to be free, but not yet ready to move on.

The themes detail endings and farewells. The sisters seek love, but not the kind of love they've had. You can hear them figuring out in real time who they are becoming.

"I love description, yes," responds Danielle. "I Quit is like a personal statement. You have to make an effort in shutting out the noise and saying, 'It doesn't matter to me what people think'."

Refinement of Style

That recent resilience required a fresh approach – more organic and powerful than anything the band had done before.

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

"Percussion is such a specific thing, and I care so much about it," she emphasizes.

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the subject of our book," jokes Alana. "I always say, our albums cannot begin until we find the perfect drum sound."

Anecdotes and Shared Humor

The trio's candor inspired the album's rollout, where the sisters disclosed some of their personal horror stories.

A former partner broke up with Este over a medical concern. Alana shared a story of travelling to spend New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a casual gesture at midnight.

"When you're going through these breakups, you just feel like there's only darkness," notes Alana. "Thus to be able to share those stories and have them tell you more outrageous stories, it's so amazing."

An Assured Legacy

One can easily sense a evolution in the band. Now, Haim are more confident of their place in the rock pantheon.

They're major draws, with chart-topping albums and an global following.

Yet the sister act will forever be their primary priority.

"Me and my siblings have been playing music since I was four," concludes Alana. "There is nothing else that we were destined for. And I'm really grateful we've made it and we're still going strong."