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"Any idea when you're speaking to the Haim sisters?" an inquiry pops up. "My request was to ask if I can be their newest bandmate."

There's just a single issue: I also longs to be the Haims' additional sibling. What's more, we are far from alone. Several high-profile fans have publicly petitioned for the role.

It's clear something is going on. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana began their musical journey doing sets at small eateries with their family. Presently, they stand as multiple Grammy Award hopefuls.

Similar to the greatest groups, they're a close gang. Their visuals repeatedly feature them striding in unison down the streets of Los Angeles. During performances, they jam with such boundless joy you inevitably think, "I want to be a piece of that, too."

"The amount of times on tour that audience members told us and said, 'Watching you live, I got a guitar'," states Alana, the youngest of the trio. "That's the greatest honor. That is recognition in itself. Our mission is accomplished if we can inspire young girls to make music."

"Therefore anyone are welcome to be the honorary member of Haim."

Historic Nod

The trio are speaking from home, where they're taking a pause after an lengthy tour in promoting their latest album, I Quit.

They're right now celebrating the news it's been nominated for a top rock honor at the Grammy Awards – with Haim the first all-woman band ever in the running for the award.

"I watch the announcements every year, so it kind of feels like an out-of-body experience when your name is announced," explains Alana. "I immediately called my sisters to say, 'Did we just hear this right or am I dreaming'?"

The weight of the honor resonates with the trio.

"We really set out to make a rock album this time, so it's a significant milestone," says Alana. "But we're just thankful for the women that paved the way."

Emotional Upheaval and Humour

The project was born from a time of transition. All three sisters found themselves single, and the music captures that odd in-between place where you're relieved to be free, but not quite ready to start anew.

The themes track departures 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 adore summary, yes," responds Danielle. "I Quit is like a personal statement. You have to make an effort in ignoring the noise and saying, 'It doesn't matter to me what people think'."

Evolution of Music

That recent resilience called for a new sound – more unpolished and direct than any of the music the band had done before.

For Danielle, who worked on producing the album, that began with the drum sound.

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

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the name of our biography," laughs Alana. "I've said it, our albums cannot begin until we find the right drum sound."

Experiences and Collective Laughter

The trio's honesty inspired the album's rollout, 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 casual gesture at midnight.

"Experiencing these breakups, 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 more outrageous stories, it's so amazing."

A Confident Path

One can easily sense a evolution in the band. These days, Haim are more assured of their position in the music world.

They're major draws, with hit albums and an international fan base.

Yet the band will forever be their primary priority.

"Me and my siblings have been performing since I was a young child," concludes Alana. "It's like no alternative that we were meant to do. And I'm really grateful we've reached this point and we're still kicking."