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"When are you chatting with Haim?" an inquiry reads. "I wanted to ask if I can become their newest bandmate."

However, there remains one problem: I also longs to be Haim's additional sibling. And we're far from alone. Several celebrated fans have also coveted the position.

It's clear an irresistible appeal is going on. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana launched their career playing gigs at small eateries with their family. Today, they are multiple Grammy hopefuls.

In the tradition of the most iconic ensembles, they're a close unit. Their music videos often feature them marching in sync down the avenues of Los Angeles. In concert, they play with such unfettered happiness you find yourself thinking, "I'd love to be a piece of that, too."

"The amount of times on tour that fans approached us and said, 'Watching you live, I got a drum kit'," says Alana, the most junior of the Haim siblings. "It is the biggest honor. It is a prize in itself. We've done our job if we can motivate young girls to make music."

"And thus all are welcome to be the next member of Haim."

Award Milestone

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

They're currently reeling from the news it's been in the running for a top rock honor at the Grammy Awards – with Haim the first female band ever in consideration for the award.

"I tune into the lists every year, so it sort of feels like The Truman Show when your name is read out," explains Alana. "I immediately called my sisters to say, 'Am I hearing this right or am I hallucinating'?"

The significance of the honor isn't lost on the trio.

"We truly set out to make a rock album this time, so it's a huge milestone," says Alana. "However we're just thankful for the pioneers that inspired us."

Emotional Upheaval and Laughter

The album came out of a phase of emotional upheaval. All three sisters ended up single, and the music captures that unique in-between place where you're happy to be free, but not entirely ready to move on.

The themes track breakups and goodbyes. The sisters want love, but not the kind of love they've got. You can hear them determining in the moment who they want to be.

"I adore way of putting it, yes," agrees Danielle. "I Quit is like a personal statement. You have to actively work on blocking the criticism and saying, 'I don't give what people think'."

Development of Music

That recent toughness demanded a fresh approach – more organic and powerful than any of the music the band had done before.

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

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

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

Experiences and Collective Laughter

The band's honesty shaped the album's rollout, where the sisters disclosed some of their personal misadventures.

One man broke up with Este over a medical consideration. Alana recalled a story of travelling 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 no light," explains Alana. "So to be able to find humor in those stories and hear others tell you wilder stories, it's incredible."

A Confident Future

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

They're festival headliners, with hit albums and an international audience.

But the sister act will forever be their primary priority.

"My sisters and I have been playing music since I was four," concludes Alana. "There is no alternative that we were destined for. And I'm really fortunate we've gotten here and we're still going strong."