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"When are you chatting with the band?" an inquiry reads. "I wanted to ask if I can become their extra sister."

There is only a single issue: The sender also longs to be the Haims' additional sibling. What's more, we are not alone. Several celebrated fans have also begged for the position.

It's clear an irresistible appeal is at play. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana started their path doing sets at local delicatessens with their family. Now they're multiple Grammy hopefuls.

Similar to the most iconic ensembles, they're a tight-knit unit. Their videos often show them walking in harmony down the avenues of Los Angeles. During performances, they jam with such unfettered exuberance you find yourself thinking, "I'd love to be involved in that, too."

"The amount of times on tour that audience members approached us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I bought a bass'," remarks Alana, the youngest of the sisters. "It is the biggest compliment. That is recognition in itself. We've done our job if we can encourage people to form a group."

"And thus all are welcome to be the honorary member of Haim."

Historic Nod

The group are connecting from their homes, where they're resting up after an extensive tour in for their fourth 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 first all-female band ever in consideration for the trophy.

"I watch the announcements every year, so it sort of feels like a surreal movie when your name is read out," says Alana. "I immediately called my sisters to say, 'Did I hear this correctly or am I imagining things'?"

The significance of the nomination isn't lost on the sisters.

"We deliberately set out to make a rock album this time, so it's a major step," continues Alana. "Yet we're just thankful 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 inhabits that odd transitional period where you're happy to be free, but not yet ready to start anew.

The themes track endings and partings. The sisters desire love, but not the specific love they've got. You can hear them figuring out in the moment who they are becoming.

"I adore description, yes," says Danielle. "I Quit is kind of like a slogan. You have to consciously practice blocking the outside opinions and saying, 'I don't give what people think'."

Development of Style

That newfound confidence required a different sonic direction – more raw and direct than anything the band had done before.

For Danielle, who helped produce the album, that was founded on the percussion.

"The drum sound is such a nuanced thing, and I am so passionate about it," she emphasizes.

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the name of our memoir," quips Alana. "Our motto is, our albums cannot begin until we find the ideal drum sound."

Stories and Shared Laughter

The trio's candor fueled the album's marketing, where the sisters shared some of their dating horror stories.

Someone left Este over a health 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 hope," says Alana. "Therefore to be able to laugh at those stories and hear others tell you even crazier stories, it's incredible."

A Secure Path

One can easily sense a shift in the band. These days, Haim are more assured of their place in the industry.

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

However Haim will consistently be their number one focus.

"My sisters and I have been performing since I was little," concludes Alana. "It feels as if no alternative that we were supposed to do. And I'm really fortunate we've made it and we're still kicking."