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"Any idea when you're interviewing Haim?" a message reads. "I wanted to ask if I can become their extra sister."

However, there remains a key snag: The sender also desires to be the Haims' newest recruit. What's more, we are far from alone. Several celebrated admirers have also begged for the honor.

One thing is obvious an irresistible appeal is at play. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana launched their path doing sets at neighborhood delis with their parents. Now they're multiple Grammy Award hopefuls.

Like all the greatest bands, they're a close trio. Their music videos repeatedly depict them striding in sync down the avenues of Los Angeles. In concert, they play with such boundless exuberance you find yourself thinking, "I wish to be part of that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that audience members approached us and said, 'Watching you live, I picked up a guitar'," says Alana, the most junior of the sisters. "That's the biggest honour. That is recognition in itself. We have succeeded if we can motivate young girls to make music."

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

Historic Recognition

The band have called into home, where they're taking a pause after an major tour in promoting their latest album, I Quit.

They're currently celebrating the news it's been nominated for best rock album at the Grammy Awards – with Haim the first all-female band ever in the running for the award.

"I follow the announcements every year, so it sort of feels like The Truman Show when your name is announced," explains Alana. "I immediately called my sisters to say, 'Did I hear this right or am I hallucinating'?"

The weight of the honor is deeply felt by the band.

"We deliberately set out to make a rock record this time, so it's a significant milestone," adds Alana. "However we're just appreciative for the women that inspired us."

Personal Turmoil and Candor

The record emerged from a phase of transition. All three sisters found themselves single, and the music inhabits that strange in-between place where you're glad to be free, but not entirely ready to let go.

The themes detail departures and goodbyes. The sisters want love, but not the relationships they've experienced. You can hear them determining in real time who they want to be.

"I adore summary, yes," responds Danielle. "I Quit is like a personal statement. You have to actively work on blocking the criticism and saying, 'I couldn't care less what people think'."

Evolution of Sound

That newfound resilience required a new sound – more unpolished and direct than anything the band had done before.

For Danielle, who worked on producing the album, that began with the drums.

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

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the title of our book," quips Alana. "I always say, our albums cannot begin until we find the right drum sound."

Experiences and Shared Laughter

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

Someone broke up with Este over a medical concern. Alana shared a story of flying to spend New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a casual gesture at midnight.

"When you're going through these breakups, you just feel like there's no hope," explains Alana. "Thus to be able to share those stories and hear others tell you even crazier stories, it's so amazing."

A Confident Future

It's not difficult sense a shift in the band. Today, Haim are more assured of their standing in the music world.

They're major draws, with chart-topping albums and an international fan base.

However Haim will always be their primary focus.

"My sisters and I have been playing music since I was little," says Alana. "It's like no other path that we were meant to do. And I'm really thankful we've reached this point and we're still kicking."