Everyone is Encouraged to Join as the Additional Haim Sisters Bandmate.

"Do you know when you'll be chatting with the Haim sisters?" an inquiry arrives. "I was hoping to ask if I can become their fourth member."

However, there remains one problem: I also desires to be the Haims' additional sibling. And we're far from alone. Several high-profile supporters have also coveted the role.

One thing is obvious an irresistible appeal is going on. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana launched their path playing gigs at small eateries with their family. Now they're repeated Grammy Award nominees.

Like all the most iconic groups, they're a close gang. Their videos frequently feature them marching in sync down the roads of Los Angeles. In concert, they play with such pure exuberance you can't help but think, "I'd love to be involved in that, too."

"The amount of times on tour that audience members told us and said, 'Watching you live, I bought a guitar'," remarks Alana, the youngest of the trio. "That is the biggest honour. That is recognition in itself. We've done our job if we can motivate people to start a band."

"And thus anyone is invited to be the honorary Haim sister."

Historic Recognition

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

They're currently processing the news it's been in the running for best rock album at the Grammys – with Haim the very first all-woman band ever in consideration for the prize.

"I tune into the announcements every year, so it almost feels like an out-of-body experience when your name is announced," says Alana. "I had to call my sisters to say, 'Am I hearing this correctly or am I dreaming'?"

The weight of the accolade isn't lost on the band.

"We really set out to make a rock record this time, so it's a significant achievement," continues Alana. "However we're just thankful for the female artists that inspired us."

Heartbreak and Candor

The record emerged from a phase of emotional upheaval. All three sisters were single, and the music inhabits that odd liminal space where you're glad to be free, but not quite ready to start anew.

The themes detail breakups and farewells. The sisters want love, but not the relationships they've had. You can hear them working out in the moment who they want to be.

"I love way of putting it, yes," responds Danielle. "I Quit is like a mantra. You have to make an effort in shutting out the criticism and saying, 'It doesn't matter to me what people think'."

Refinement of Style

That developed resilience demanded a different sonic direction – more raw and powerful than anything the band had done before.

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

"The drum sound 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 memoir," quips Alana. "I always say, our albums won't commence until we find the ideal drum sound."

Anecdotes and Shared Humor

The trio's openness fueled the album's promotional campaign, where the sisters shared some of their personal horror stories.

Someone left Este over a health concern. Alana shared a story of flying to spend New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a casual gesture at midnight.

"When you're going through these setbacks, you just feel like there's no hope," explains Alana. "So to be able to share those stories and hear others tell you more outrageous stories, it's so amazing."

A Secure Path

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

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

But Haim will consistently be their top focus.

"Me and my siblings have been playing music since I was little," concludes 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."