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"When are you chatting with Haim?" a text reads. "I wanted to ask if I can join as their extra sister."

There is only one problem: The author likewise longs to be the Haims' newest recruit. What's more, we are far from alone. Several celebrated supporters have publicly coveted the honor.

One thing is obvious an irresistible appeal is at play. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana started their path playing gigs at neighborhood delis with their parents. Now they're repeated Grammy Award hopefuls.

Similar to the greatest bands, they're a inseparable gang. Their music videos often show them walking in unison down the avenues of Los Angeles. In concert, they play with such boundless happiness you can't help but think, "I wish to be a piece of that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that audience members came up to us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I bought a bass'," says Alana, the most junior of the sisters. "It is the greatest compliment. That's an award in itself. Our mission is accomplished if we can inspire people to form a group."

"So everyone are welcome to be the next member of Haim."

Grammy Milestone

The band have called into their homes, where they're resting up after an extensive tour in support of their fourth album, I Quit.

They're currently reeling from the news it's been shortlisted for Best Rock Album at the Grammys – with Haim the pioneering all-woman band ever in the running for the prize.

"I tune into the lists every year, so it almost feels like an out-of-body experience when your name is read out," notes Alana. "I had to call my sisters to say, 'Am I hearing this right or am I hallucinating'?"

The importance of the accolade resonates with the band.

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

Personal Turmoil and Candor

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

The themes detail departures and goodbyes. The sisters seek love, but not the relationships they've had. You can hear them figuring out in real time who they want to be.

"I love description, yes," says Danielle. "I Quit is like a personal statement. You have to actively work on ignoring the outside opinions and saying, 'It doesn't matter to me what people think'."

Evolution of Style

That developed resilience demanded a new sound – more raw and direct than any of the music the band had done before.

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

"Percussion is such a nuanced thing, and I focus so intensely about it," she emphasizes.

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the title of our memoir," laughs Alana. "I always say, our albums don't start until we find the right drum sound."

Anecdotes and Shared Humor

The band's candor fueled the album's promotional campaign, where the sisters shared some of their personal misadventures.

Someone left Este over a health consideration. Alana told a story of flying to celebrate New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a friendly slap at midnight.

"Experiencing these heartbreaks, you just feel like there's no hope," says Alana. "Thus to be able to share those stories and hear others tell you wilder stories, it's incredible."

A Confident Legacy

You can clearly sense a shift in the band. Now, Haim are more assured of their standing in the rock pantheon.

They're major draws, with chart-topping albums and an international audience.

Yet the band will consistently be their number one priority.

"My sisters and I have been performing since I was four," says Alana. "There is no alternative that we were destined for. And I'm really fortunate we've reached this point and we're still kicking."