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"When are you interviewing Haim?" an inquiry reads. "I wanted to ask if I can become their newest bandmate."

However, there remains one problem: The author likewise desires to be Haim's additional sibling. And we're in plentiful company. A host of famous supporters have openly petitioned for the honor.

The evidence suggests a special quality is going on. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana launched their career performing shows at neighborhood delis with their family. Presently, they stand as multiple Grammy contenders.

Like all the most iconic ensembles, they're a close trio. Their music videos repeatedly depict them marching in sync down the streets of Los Angeles. On stage, they play with such pure exuberance you can't help but think, "I'd love to be part of that, too."

"The amount of times on tour that young girls approached us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I got a guitar'," remarks Alana, the most junior of the trio. "That's the biggest honor. It is a prize in itself. We've done our job if we can motivate others to form a group."

"Therefore everyone are welcome to be the fourth Haim sister."

Historic Recognition

The band have called into home, where they're resting up after an lengthy tour in support of their latest album, I Quit.

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

"I follow the nominations every year, so it kind of feels like a surreal movie when your name is called," explains Alana. "I needed to phone my sisters to say, 'Did I hear this right or am I dreaming'?"

The significance of the honor resonates with the trio.

"We truly set out to make a rock record this time, so it's a significant milestone," continues Alana. "But we're just appreciative for the women that came before us."

Emotional Upheaval and Laughter

The project came out of a phase of emotional upheaval. All three sisters were single, and the music explores that unique transitional period where you're glad to be free, but not entirely ready to start anew.

The words track breakups and goodbyes. The sisters desire love, but not the relationships they've had. You can hear them figuring out in real time who they aspire to be.

"I love summary, yes," says Danielle. "I Quit is essentially a mantra. You have to make an effort in ignoring the noise and saying, 'It doesn't matter to me what people think'."

Evolution of Sound

That developed resilience required a new sound – more raw and powerful than any of the music the band had done before.

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

"Drums are such a nuanced thing, and I focus so intensely about it," she emphasizes.

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the subject of our biography," quips Alana. "Our motto is, our albums don't start until we find the perfect drum sound."

Experiences and Collective Camaraderie

The trio's candor shaped the album's promotional campaign, where the sisters revealed some of their romantic misadventures.

Someone left Este over a medical consideration. Alana told a story of flying to celebrate New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a high five at midnight.

"Experiencing these breakups, you just feel like there's no hope," explains Alana. "So to be able to laugh at those stories and hear others tell you more outrageous stories, it's therapeutic."

A Secure Path

One can easily sense a change in the band. Today, Haim are more certain of their place in the rock pantheon.

They're top-billed acts, with successful albums and an international following.

However the sister act will consistently be their number one commitment.

"Me and my siblings have been performing since I was a young child," concludes Alana. "It feels as if nothing else that we were destined for. And I'm really thankful we've gotten here and we're still going strong."