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"When are you speaking to the Haim sisters?" an inquiry arrives. "My request was to ask if I can join as their extra sister."

There is only one problem: The author likewise longs to be the Haims' additional sibling. What's more, we are in plentiful company. Multiple high-profile supporters have openly begged for the honor.

It's clear something is at play. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana began their path doing sets at neighborhood delis with their parents. Today, they are multi-time Grammy Award nominees.

Similar to the most iconic bands, they're a tight-knit trio. Their music videos frequently depict them marching in unison down the roads of Los Angeles. During performances, they perform with such boundless joy you can't help but think, "I'd love to be a piece of that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that fans approached us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I bought a guitar'," remarks Alana, the youngest of the Haim siblings. "It is the ultimate honour. That is recognition in itself. We've done our job if we can encourage people to form a group."

"So all gets an invitation to be the next Haim sister."

Historic Recognition

The band are connecting from home, where they're recovering after an major tour in for their new album, I Quit.

They're presently reeling from the news it's been nominated for a top rock honor at the Grammy Awards – with Haim the pioneering all-woman band ever in contention for the trophy.

"I watch the announcements every year, so it sort of feels like an out-of-body experience when your name is announced," notes Alana. "I had to call my sisters to say, 'Am I hearing this right or am I dreaming'?"

The weight of the nomination is deeply felt by the trio.

"We really set out to make a rock record this time, so it's a significant milestone," continues Alana. "However we're just grateful for the pioneers that paved the way."

Personal Turmoil and Laughter

The album came out of a time of emotional upheaval. All three sisters ended up single, and the music inhabits that odd liminal space where you're happy to be free, but not entirely ready to move on.

The lyrics detail departures and partings. The sisters seek love, but not the specific love they've had. You can hear them working out in real life who they want to be.

"That's a perfect summary, yes," responds Danielle. "I Quit is like a personal statement. You have to actively work on shutting out the criticism and saying, 'It doesn't matter to me what people think'."

Refinement of Style

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

For Danielle, who helped produce the album, that was founded on the percussion.

"Percussion is such a detailed thing, and I care so much about it," she states.

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

Stories and Collective Laughter

The trio's candor fueled the album's rollout, where the sisters shared some of their romantic tales.

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

"Experiencing these heartbreaks, you just feel like there's only darkness," explains Alana. "Thus to be able to share those stories and have them tell you more outrageous stories, it's incredible."

A Confident Future

It's not difficult sense a evolution in the band. Today, Haim are more certain of their position in the music world.

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

Yet the sister act will forever be their top priority.

"My sisters and I have been making music since I was little," shares Alana. "There is nothing else that we were destined for. And I'm really fortunate we've gotten here and we're still going strong."