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"When are you chatting with Haim?" a message arrives. "I wanted to ask if I can be their extra sister."

There is only a key snag: The author likewise desires to be Haim's additional sibling. And we're in plentiful company. Several famous admirers have openly petitioned for the position.

One thing is obvious an irresistible appeal is going on. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana began their path performing shows at small eateries with their parents. Now they're multi-time Grammy nominees.

Like all the most iconic groups, they're a inseparable trio. Their videos repeatedly feature them walking in harmony down the roads of Los Angeles. On stage, they jam with such pure joy you inevitably think, "I wish to be a piece of that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that audience members came up to us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I picked up a drum kit'," says Alana, the youngest of the sisters. "That's the greatest honour. That's an award in itself. Our mission is accomplished if we can encourage people to form a group."

"And thus anyone is invited to be the honorary part of the family."

Historic Recognition

The trio are connecting from a break, where they're resting up after an lengthy tour in support of their new album, I Quit.

They're presently reeling from the news it's been nominated for a top rock honor at the Grammy Awards – with Haim the very first all-female band ever in contention for the trophy.

"I watch the nominations every year, so it almost feels like The Truman Show when your name is read out," explains Alana. "I had to call my sisters to say, 'Did we just hear this right or am I dreaming'?"

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

"We really set out to make a rock album this time, so it's a huge milestone," continues Alana. "Yet we're just thankful for the women that came before us."

Emotional Upheaval and Humour

The record was born from a time of transition. All three sisters found themselves single, and the music captures that odd liminal space where you're glad to be free, but not quite ready to let go.

The lyrics detail departures and goodbyes. The sisters desire love, but not the specific love they've got. You can hear them figuring out in real life who they aspire to be.

"I love summary, yes," agrees Danielle. "I Quit is like a mantra. You have to actively work on ignoring the outside opinions and saying, 'It doesn't matter to me what people think'."

Development of Sound

That recent resilience required a different sonic direction – 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 nuanced thing, and I care so much about it," she says.

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

Experiences and Shared Camaraderie

The band's candor shaped the album's rollout, where the sisters disclosed some of their romantic misadventures.

One man broke up with Este over a medical consideration. Alana recalled a story of flying to celebrate New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a high five at midnight.

"Experiencing these setbacks, you just feel like there's no light," explains Alana. "Thus to be able to share those stories and hear others tell you more outrageous stories, it's incredible."

A Confident Future

One can easily sense a shift in the band. These days, Haim are more certain of their standing in the rock pantheon.

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

However Haim will forever be their top focus.

"My sisters and I have been performing since I was a young child," concludes Alana. "It's like nothing else that we were supposed to do. And I'm really grateful we've made it and we're still kicking."