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"Any idea when you're speaking to Haim?" an inquiry reads. "I wanted to ask if I can become their extra sister."

There's just one problem: The sender also wants to be the Haims' additional sibling. And we're not alone. Multiple high-profile fans have openly begged for the honor.

One thing is obvious something is going on. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana began their path playing gigs at small eateries with their parents. Today, they are multiple Grammy hopefuls.

Similar to the greatest ensembles, they're a tight-knit trio. Their music videos repeatedly show them striding in harmony down the avenues of Los Angeles. On stage, they play with such pure exuberance you can't help but think, "I want to be a piece of that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that audience members approached us and said, 'After your show, I bought a drum kit'," remarks Alana, the most junior of the sisters. "That's the greatest honour. It is a prize in itself. Our mission is accomplished if we can inspire others to start a band."

"And thus anyone gets an invitation to be the honorary Haim sister."

Award Nod

The trio have called into their homes, where they're resting up after an lengthy tour in promoting their latest album, I Quit.

They're currently 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 watch the lists every year, so it sort of feels like The Truman Show when your name is called," notes Alana. "I immediately called my sisters to say, 'Am I hearing this correctly or am I imagining things'?"

The importance of the nomination resonates with the sisters.

"We really set out to make a rock album this time, so it's a significant step," says Alana. "However we're just thankful for the women that came before us."

Emotional Upheaval and Candor

The record came out of a time of emotional upheaval. All three sisters found themselves single, and the music explores that strange transitional period where you're glad to be free, but not quite ready to move on.

The words detail departures and partings. The sisters want love, but not the specific love they've experienced. You can hear them figuring out in real time who they want to be.

"I love description, yes," agrees Danielle. "I Quit is like a mantra. You have to consciously practice blocking the criticism and saying, 'It doesn't matter to me what people think'."

Development of Style

That newfound resilience demanded a different sonic direction – more unpolished and powerful than any of the music the band had done before.

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

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

"'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."

Anecdotes and Shared Camaraderie

The trio's candor inspired the album's rollout, where the sisters revealed some of their dating misadventures.

One man left Este over a health concern. Alana shared a story of travelling to celebrate New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a casual gesture at midnight.

"Experiencing these breakups, you just feel like there's no light," explains Alana. "Therefore to be able to share those stories and hear others tell you even crazier stories, it's incredible."

A Secure Legacy

It's not difficult sense a change in the band. Today, Haim are more confident of their position in the rock pantheon.

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

However Haim will always be their top commitment.

"My sisters and I have been playing music since I was little," shares Alana. "There is no alternative that we were meant to do. And I'm really grateful we've made it and we're still kicking."