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"When are you interviewing the band?" an inquiry arrives. "My request was to ask if I can be their extra sister."

However, there remains a single issue: The author likewise wants to be the Haims' newest recruit. And we're in plentiful company. Several celebrated admirers have also begged for the position.

One thing is obvious an irresistible appeal is at play. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana launched their career performing shows at neighborhood delis with their family. Now they're multiple Grammy Award contenders.

In the tradition of the best groups, they're a inseparable gang. Their music videos frequently depict them marching in sync down the streets of Los Angeles. In concert, they play with such boundless happiness you find yourself thinking, "I want to be involved in that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that fans came up to us and said, 'After your show, I got a bass'," says Alana, the youngest of the trio. "It is the biggest honor. That's an award in itself. We have succeeded if we can encourage people to make music."

"So everyone gets an invitation to be the next member of Haim."

Grammy Recognition

The band have called into a break, where they're taking a pause after an extensive tour in support of their new album, I Quit.

They're currently processing the news it's been shortlisted for Best Rock Album at the Grammy Awards – with Haim the first all-woman band ever in contention for the award.

"I watch the lists every year, so it kind of feels like The Truman Show when your name is read out," says Alana. "I had to call my sisters to say, 'Did we just hear this correctly or am I dreaming'?"

The importance of the accolade resonates with the sisters.

"We really set out to make a rock album this time, so it's a major step," adds Alana. "But we're just thankful for the pioneers that inspired us."

Personal Turmoil and Humour

The project came out of a period of personal change. All three sisters were single, and the music explores that odd in-between place where you're relieved to be free, but not yet ready to let go.

The lyrics detail breakups and farewells. The sisters want love, but not the kind of love they've experienced. You can hear them figuring out in real life who they want to be.

"I love description, yes," responds Danielle. "I Quit is like a personal statement. You have to actively work on shutting out the criticism and saying, 'I don't give what people think'."

Evolution of Sound

That newfound resilience called for a fresh approach – more organic and direct than any of the music the band had done before.

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

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

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the name of our book," jokes Alana. "I've said it, our albums don't start until we find the perfect drum sound."

Stories and Shared Humor

The trio's honesty fueled the album's promotional campaign, where the sisters revealed some of their romantic horror stories.

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

"Experiencing these heartbreaks, you just feel like there's no hope," says Alana. "Therefore to be able to find humor in those stories and hear others tell you more outrageous stories, it's so amazing."

A Confident Path

It's not difficult sense a evolution in the band. These days, Haim are more assured of their position in the rock pantheon.

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

But the band will consistently be their number one commitment.

"My sisters and I have been playing music since I was little," concludes Alana. "It's like no alternative that we were destined for. And I'm really fortunate we've gotten here and we're still kicking."