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"When are you speaking to the band?" an inquiry pops up. "I wanted to ask if I can become their extra sister."

There's just a key snag: I also wants to be Haim's newest recruit. And we're in plentiful company. Multiple famous admirers have also coveted the role.

It's clear something is at play. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana launched their path playing gigs at local delicatessens with their family. Today, they are multi-time Grammy hopefuls.

Similar to the most iconic bands, they're a tight-knit gang. Their visuals frequently show them walking in sync down the roads of Los Angeles. On stage, they perform with such unfettered joy you find yourself thinking, "I'd love to be part of that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that young girls approached us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I bought a drum kit'," remarks Alana, the most junior of the sisters. "That's the biggest honor. That is recognition in itself. We've done our job if we can inspire people to make music."

"So anyone gets an invitation to be the fourth member of Haim."

Award Recognition

The trio are speaking from their homes, where they're taking a pause after an major tour in for their fourth album, I Quit.

They're currently reeling from the news it's been in the running for best rock album at the Grammys – with Haim the very first all-female band ever in the running for the award.

"I watch the lists every year, so it kind of feels like an out-of-body experience when your name is called," says Alana. "I had to call my sisters to say, 'Did we just hear this right or am I imagining things'?"

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

"We truly set out to make a rock album this time, so it's a significant milestone," says Alana. "But we're just appreciative for the pioneers that came before us."

Personal Turmoil and Candor

The project emerged from a time of personal change. All three sisters were single, and the music explores that unique in-between place where you're relieved to be free, but not yet ready to move on.

The themes track endings and goodbyes. The sisters desire love, but not the kind of love they've had. You can hear them determining in real time who they are becoming.

"I adore description, yes," says Danielle. "I Quit is kind of like a mantra. You have to make an effort in ignoring the criticism and saying, 'I couldn't care less what people think'."

Evolution of Style

That developed toughness required a fresh approach – more unpolished and direct than anything the band had done before.

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

"The drum sound is such a detailed thing, and I care so much about it," she emphasizes.

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the title of our book," quips Alana. "Our motto is, our albums cannot begin until we find the ideal drum sound."

Experiences and Collective Laughter

The band's honesty shaped the album's promotional campaign, where the sisters revealed some of their personal tales.

One man ended things with Este over a medical consideration. Alana told a story of flying to celebrate New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a high five at midnight.

"When you're going through these heartbreaks, you just feel like there's no hope," notes Alana. "Thus to be able to laugh at those stories and hear others tell you wilder stories, it's so amazing."

A Confident Path

You can clearly sense a evolution in the band. Now, Haim are more certain of their standing in the industry.

They're festival headliners, with successful albums and an international fan base.

Yet the sister act will forever be their number one priority.

"We have been performing since I was little," shares Alana. "It's like no other path that we were supposed to do. And I'm really fortunate we've gotten here and we're still making music."