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"Do you know when you'll be speaking to the band?" a message pops up. "I was hoping to ask if I can be their fourth member."

There's just a key snag: I also wants to be the Haims' fourth member. What's more, we are far from alone. Several high-profile admirers have publicly petitioned for the role.

It's clear a special quality is happening. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana launched their musical journey doing sets at local delicatessens with their parents. Presently, they stand as multi-time Grammy nominees.

In the tradition of the most iconic bands, they're a inseparable gang. Their videos often show them marching in sync down the avenues of Los Angeles. During performances, they play with such unfettered exuberance you can't help but think, "I'd love to be part of that, too."

"How often on tour that fans approached us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I bought a guitar'," remarks Alana, the youngest of the trio. "That's the biggest honor. That's an award in itself. We've done our job if we can encourage people to make music."

"So everyone are welcome to be the fourth part of the family."

Historic Milestone

The trio have called into home, where they're resting up after an extensive tour in for their new album, I Quit.

They're presently celebrating the news it's been shortlisted for a top rock honor at the Grammys – with Haim the very first all-female band ever in consideration for the trophy.

"I tune into the announcements every year, so it kind of feels like a surreal movie when your name is called," notes Alana. "I had to call my sisters to say, 'Did I hear this right or am I hallucinating'?"

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

"We truly set out to make a guitar-driven album this time, so it's a huge step," says Alana. "But we're just thankful for the pioneers that paved the way."

Personal Turmoil and Humour

The album was born from a phase of personal change. All three sisters were single, and the music captures that unique transitional period where you're relieved to be free, but not quite ready to move on.

The words follow departures and partings. The sisters want love, but not the kind of love they've experienced. You can hear them determining in real life who they aspire to be.

"That's a perfect summary, yes," responds Danielle. "I Quit is kind of like a slogan. You have to make an effort in blocking the outside opinions and saying, 'It doesn't matter to me what people think'."

Development of Style

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

For Danielle, who co-produced the album, that began with the drum sound.

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

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the title of our book," laughs Alana. "I've said it, our albums won't commence until we find the ideal drum sound."

Stories and Shared Laughter

The band's candor fueled the album's promotional campaign, where the sisters revealed some of their romantic horror stories.

One man broke up with Este over a health consideration. Alana told a story of flying to spend New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a casual gesture at midnight.

"Experiencing these heartbreaks, you just feel like there's only darkness," says Alana. "So to be able to laugh at those stories and have them tell you more outrageous stories, it's so amazing."

A Secure Future

One can easily sense a shift in the band. These days, Haim are more certain of their place in the rock pantheon.

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

But Haim will consistently be their top commitment.

"My sisters and I have been performing since I was four," says Alana. "It's like no alternative that we were destined for. And I'm really grateful we've gotten here and we're still going strong."