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"Do you know when you'll be speaking to the band?" a message pops up. "I wanted to ask if I can become their extra sister."

However, there remains one problem: The author likewise wants to be the Haims' additional sibling. And we're not alone. Several famous admirers have publicly coveted the role.

It's clear an irresistible appeal is at play. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana started their path playing gigs at neighborhood delis with their parents. Now they're multi-time Grammy Award contenders.

Similar to the most iconic bands, they're a inseparable unit. Their videos often depict them walking in harmony down the avenues of Los Angeles. In concert, they jam with such boundless exuberance you can't help but think, "I'd love to be involved in that, too."

"How often on tour that fans told us and said, 'After your show, I picked up a guitar'," states Alana, the youngest of the sisters. "That's the biggest compliment. That is recognition in itself. Our mission is accomplished if we can encourage others to start a band."

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

Award Nod

The group have called into home, where they're recovering after an lengthy tour in for their new 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 contention for the award.

"I tune into the announcements every year, so it almost feels like The Truman Show when your name is announced," says Alana. "I needed to phone my sisters to say, 'Did we just hear this correctly or am I dreaming'?"

The weight of the honor resonates with the sisters.

"We truly set out to make a rock album this time, so it's a major achievement," continues Alana. "However we're just grateful for the pioneers that inspired us."

Personal Turmoil and Humour

The project was born from a period of emotional upheaval. All three sisters were single, and the music captures that odd in-between place where you're relieved to be free, but not quite ready to move on.

The themes detail departures and partings. The sisters desire love, but not the kind of love they've got. You can hear them figuring out in the moment who they want to be.

"I adore summary, yes," agrees Danielle. "I Quit is like a personal statement. You have to actively work on shutting out the outside opinions and saying, 'I don't give what people think'."

Evolution of Sound

That developed toughness required a different sonic direction – more organic and immediate than any of the music the band had done before.

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

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

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the name of our memoir," laughs Alana. "Our motto is, our albums don't start until we find the right drum sound."

Stories and Collective Camaraderie

The band's openness shaped the album's marketing, where the sisters revealed some of their romantic tales.

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

"Experiencing these setbacks, you just feel like there's only darkness," notes Alana. "Thus to be able to laugh at those stories and hear others tell you even crazier stories, it's incredible."

A Secure Legacy

You can clearly sense a shift in the band. Today, Haim are more certain of their place in the rock pantheon.

They're festival headliners, with successful albums and an global fan base.

However Haim will forever be their number one focus.

"My sisters and I have been making music since I was a young child," shares Alana. "It feels as if nothing else that we were supposed to do. And I'm really fortunate we've made it and we're still going strong."