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"When are you interviewing the band?" an inquiry pops up. "I was hoping to ask if I can be their extra sister."

There is only a single issue: I also desires to be Haim's newest recruit. Furthermore, we are far from alone. Several famous fans have openly begged for the position.

It's clear an irresistible appeal is happening. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana launched their musical journey playing gigs at neighborhood delis with their family. Today, they are multiple Grammy hopefuls.

Similar to the greatest ensembles, they're a inseparable trio. Their music videos frequently show them striding in unison down the avenues of Los Angeles. During performances, they jam with such unfettered exuberance you find yourself thinking, "I want to be part of that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that fans told us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I picked up a guitar'," says Alana, the youngest of the sisters. "That's the greatest honour. That's an award in itself. We have succeeded if we can encourage young girls to start a band."

"And thus everyone are welcome to be the honorary Haim sister."

Grammy Recognition

The group have called into their homes, where they're resting up after an extensive tour in promoting their fourth album, I Quit.

They're right now reeling from the news it's been nominated for a top rock honor at the Grammy Awards – with Haim the pioneering female band ever in contention for the prize.

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

The importance of the nomination resonates with the trio.

"We deliberately set out to make a guitar-driven album this time, so it's a huge step," adds Alana. "But we're just thankful for the women that inspired us."

Heartbreak and Candor

The record emerged from a period of emotional upheaval. All three sisters ended up single, and the music inhabits that strange in-between place where you're glad to be free, but not entirely ready to move on.

The themes detail departures and farewells. The sisters seek love, but not the relationships they've got. You can hear them working out in real life who they aspire to be.

"That's a perfect summary, yes," says Danielle. "I Quit is essentially a slogan. You have to actively work on blocking the noise and saying, 'It doesn't matter to me what people think'."

Development of Sound

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

For Danielle, who helped produce the album, that began with the drums.

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

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the title of our biography," jokes Alana. "I've said it, our albums won't commence until we find the perfect drum sound."

Stories and Collective Laughter

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

One man left Este over a medical concern. Alana shared a story of flying to spend New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a high five at midnight.

"When you're going through these setbacks, you just feel like there's no light," notes Alana. "Thus to be able to share those stories and hear others tell you even crazier stories, it's incredible."

A Confident Legacy

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

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

Yet the sister act will consistently be their number one focus.

"Me and my siblings have been playing music since I was a young child," concludes Alana. "It's like no other path that we were destined for. And I'm really grateful we've gotten here and we're still making music."