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"Do you know when you'll be chatting with the band?" an inquiry arrives. "I was hoping to ask if I can become their extra sister."

There is only a key snag: The sender also desires to be the Haims' newest recruit. And we're far from alone. A host of high-profile admirers have also begged for the role.

The evidence suggests a special quality is at play. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana started their musical journey playing gigs at neighborhood delis with their parents. Presently, they stand as multi-time Grammy nominees.

Similar to the best ensembles, they're a tight-knit gang. Their visuals often depict them walking in harmony down the roads of Los Angeles. During performances, they jam with such unfettered joy you find yourself thinking, "I want to be a piece of that, too."

"How often on tour that young girls approached us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I bought a bass'," remarks Alana, the youngest of the sisters. "That is the ultimate honor. That's an award in itself. We have succeeded if we can motivate others to form a group."

"And thus anyone is invited to be the honorary member of Haim."

Grammy Milestone

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

They're presently processing the news it's been shortlisted for a top rock honor at the Grammy Awards – with Haim the first female band ever in consideration for the trophy.

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

The importance of the honor isn't lost on the sisters.

"We deliberately set out to make a rock record this time, so it's a huge milestone," continues Alana. "But we're just grateful for the female artists that paved the way."

Heartbreak and Humour

The album was born from a phase of transition. All three sisters were single, and the music explores that odd transitional period where you're relieved to be free, but not entirely ready to start anew.

The lyrics track breakups and goodbyes. The sisters desire 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 summary, yes," agrees Danielle. "I Quit is kind of like a slogan. You have to make an effort in ignoring the noise and saying, 'I don't give what people think'."

Refinement of Style

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

For Danielle, who worked on producing the album, that was founded on the percussion.

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

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the title of our memoir," jokes Alana. "Our motto is, our albums won't commence until we find the perfect drum sound."

Stories and Collective Humor

The band's openness inspired the album's promotional campaign, where the sisters shared some of their personal misadventures.

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

"Experiencing these heartbreaks, you just feel like there's no light," says Alana. "Thus to be able to find humor in those stories and have them tell you even crazier stories, it's so amazing."

A Confident Legacy

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

They're top-billed acts, with successful albums and an international audience.

However Haim will consistently be their primary priority.

"We have been performing since I was a young child," concludes Alana. "It feels as if no alternative that we were supposed to do. And I'm really fortunate we've gotten here and we're still kicking."