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"When are you interviewing the Haim sisters?" an inquiry reads. "I was hoping to ask if I can become their extra sister."

There is only a single issue: The author likewise longs to be the Haims' newest recruit. Furthermore, we are far from alone. Multiple famous supporters have also begged for the position.

The evidence suggests an irresistible appeal is going on. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana began their musical journey performing shows at local delicatessens with their parents. Now they're multiple Grammy Award nominees.

Similar to the greatest ensembles, they're a tight-knit gang. Their videos repeatedly feature them marching in unison down the roads of Los Angeles. On stage, they perform with such unfettered exuberance you can't help but think, "I want to be a piece of that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that fans came up to us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I got a guitar'," states Alana, the youngest of the Haim siblings. "That is the greatest honour. It is a prize in itself. We've done our job if we can inspire young girls to make music."

"So anyone gets an invitation to be the honorary part of the family."

Grammy Milestone

The band are speaking from home, where they're resting up after an extensive tour in for their new album, I Quit.

They're presently reeling from the news it's been in the running for best rock album at the Grammys – with Haim the first female band ever in the running for the trophy.

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

The significance of the honor is deeply felt by the sisters.

"We deliberately set out to make a rock album this time, so it's a significant step," continues Alana. "But we're just appreciative for the female artists that came before us."

Emotional Upheaval and Laughter

The project was born from a phase of personal change. All three sisters found themselves single, and the music explores that unique liminal space where you're relieved to be free, but not entirely ready to let go.

The words follow endings and farewells. The sisters want love, but not the kind of love they've experienced. You can hear them working out in the moment who they aspire to be.

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

Evolution of Style

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

For Danielle, who co-produced the album, that started with the percussion.

"Drums are such a nuanced thing, and I am so passionate about it," she says.

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the subject of our biography," quips Alana. "I always say, our albums won't commence until we find the ideal drum sound."

Experiences and Shared Laughter

The trio's honesty fueled the album's promotional campaign, where the sisters shared some of their dating misadventures.

A former partner ended things with Este over a medical concern. Alana recalled a story of flying to spend New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a high five at midnight.

"During these setbacks, you just feel like there's only darkness," explains Alana. "Therefore to be able to laugh at those stories and hear others tell you more outrageous stories, it's so amazing."

A Secure Legacy

It's not difficult sense a evolution in the band. These days, Haim are more confident of their standing in the industry.

They're top-billed acts, with hit albums and an global fan base.

However the sister act will forever be their top focus.

"Me and my siblings have been playing music since I was four," shares Alana. "It's like no other path that we were destined for. And I'm really thankful we've made it and we're still going strong."