Everyone is Encouraged to Become the Fourth Haim Sisters Sister.

"When are you chatting with Haim?" an inquiry pops up. "My request was to ask if I can become their extra sister."

There is only a single issue: The sender also longs to be Haim's fourth member. And we're in plentiful company. Several high-profile supporters have openly petitioned for the role.

It's clear an irresistible appeal is at play. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana began their path playing gigs at small eateries with their family. Presently, they stand as multi-time Grammy contenders.

Similar to the greatest bands, they're a close gang. Their visuals repeatedly show them walking in sync down the streets of Los Angeles. During performances, they play with such pure joy you find yourself thinking, "I'd love to be involved in that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that young girls came up to us and said, 'After your show, I bought a bass'," states Alana, the youngest of the trio. "That's the ultimate honor. That is recognition in itself. We've done our job if we can motivate others to start a band."

"So all are welcome to be the next part of the family."

Award Recognition

The group are connecting from a break, where they're taking a pause after an major tour in support of their new album, I Quit.

They're currently processing the news it's been in the running for a top rock honor at the Grammys – with Haim the pioneering all-female band ever in the running for the trophy.

"I watch the announcements every year, so it kind of feels like a surreal movie when your name is read out," says Alana. "I immediately called my sisters to say, 'Did I hear this correctly or am I dreaming'?"

The significance of the nomination resonates with the trio.

"We really set out to make a guitar-driven album this time, so it's a huge milestone," adds Alana. "But we're just thankful for the female artists that came before us."

Heartbreak and Candor

The record was born from a period of transition. All three sisters ended up single, and the music inhabits that strange liminal space where you're relieved to be free, but not entirely ready to move on.

The lyrics follow endings and farewells. 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 description, yes," says Danielle. "I Quit is kind of like a slogan. You have to actively work on ignoring the noise and saying, 'I couldn't care less what people think'."

Refinement of Sound

That newfound toughness demanded a different sonic direction – more unpolished and immediate than any of the music the band had done before.

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

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

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

Stories and Shared Humor

The band's honesty fueled the album's marketing, where the sisters shared some of their dating tales.

Someone ended things with Este over a medical consideration. Alana told a story of travelling to spend 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 light," explains Alana. "Therefore to be able to laugh at those stories and have them tell you wilder stories, it's incredible."

A Secure Path

It's not difficult sense a shift in the band. Now, Haim are more confident of their place in the music world.

They're top-billed acts, with chart-topping albums and an worldwide fan base.

But Haim will always be their number one commitment.

"We have been playing music since I was a young child," says Alana. "It feels as if no alternative that we were supposed to do. And I'm really grateful we've made it and we're still going strong."