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"Do you know when you'll be interviewing the Haim sisters?" an inquiry arrives. "I was hoping to ask if I can join as their extra sister."

There's just a key snag: I also wants to be the Haims' fourth member. What's more, we are not alone. Several celebrated fans have also begged for the role.

One thing is obvious something is going on. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana started their musical journey performing shows at neighborhood delis with their parents. Presently, they stand as repeated Grammy nominees.

Similar to the greatest bands, they're a inseparable unit. Their visuals often show them walking in harmony down the avenues of Los Angeles. In concert, they perform with such unfettered exuberance you find yourself thinking, "I want to be involved in that, too."

"How often on tour that fans approached us and said, 'Watching you live, I picked up a guitar'," says Alana, the youngest of the sisters. "It is the greatest honour. That is recognition in itself. We have succeeded if we can encourage young girls to form a group."

"So everyone are welcome to be the honorary Haim sister."

Award Nod

The band are connecting from a break, where they're resting up after an major tour in support of their latest album, I Quit.

They're presently processing the news it's been nominated for best rock album at the Grammys – with Haim the very first all-woman band ever in contention for the trophy.

"I tune into the nominations every year, so it almost feels like The Truman Show when your name is read out," says Alana. "I had to call my sisters to say, 'Am I hearing this correctly or am I dreaming'?"

The importance of the nomination resonates with the band.

"We really set out to make a guitar-driven album this time, so it's a major milestone," continues Alana. "However we're just appreciative for the women that paved the way."

Personal Turmoil and Laughter

The project was born from a period of personal change. All three sisters found themselves single, and the music explores that odd in-between place where you're glad to be free, but not entirely ready to start anew.

The themes track endings and farewells. The sisters desire love, but not the relationships they've got. You can hear them working out in real life who they are becoming.

"I adore way of putting it, yes," agrees Danielle. "I Quit is like a personal statement. You have to make an effort in ignoring the noise and saying, 'I don't give what people think'."

Development of Style

That newfound confidence demanded a fresh approach – more unpolished and direct than anything the band had done before.

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

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

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

Experiences and Shared Camaraderie

The band's honesty shaped the album's rollout, where the sisters revealed some of their dating horror stories.

A former partner ended things with Este over a health concern. Alana recalled a story of travelling to celebrate New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a friendly slap at midnight.

"When you're going through these setbacks, you just feel like there's only darkness," says Alana. "So to be able to laugh at those stories and hear others tell you even crazier stories, it's incredible."

A Confident Path

You can clearly sense a shift in the band. These days, Haim are more confident of their standing in the music world.

They're major draws, with hit albums and an global fan base.

Yet the sister act will forever be their primary priority.

"Me and my siblings have been making music since I was little," says Alana. "It feels as if no alternative that we were supposed to do. And I'm really grateful we've gotten here and we're still going strong."