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

However, there remains a single issue: The author likewise longs to be Haim's additional sibling. And we're far from alone. A host of celebrated fans have openly begged for the honor.

It's clear something is at play. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana started their career doing sets at small eateries with their parents. Today, they are multiple Grammy nominees.

Like all the greatest bands, they're a inseparable unit. Their videos repeatedly show them striding in unison down the avenues of Los Angeles. In concert, they jam with such pure happiness you inevitably think, "I wish to be part of that, too."

"How often on tour that young girls came up to us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I picked up a drum kit'," says Alana, the most junior of the Haim siblings. "That's the ultimate compliment. That is recognition in itself. We've done our job if we can inspire others to start a band."

"So everyone gets an invitation to be the next part of the family."

Award Milestone

The band have called into a break, where they're taking a pause after an extensive tour in promoting their fourth album, I Quit.

They're currently processing the news it's been in the running for a top rock honor at the Grammy Awards – with Haim the very first all-female band ever in contention for the trophy.

"I watch the nominations every year, so it sort of feels like The Truman Show when your name is announced," explains Alana. "I immediately called my sisters to say, 'Did I hear this correctly or am I dreaming'?"

The significance of the accolade resonates with the trio.

"We truly set out to make a rock album this time, so it's a major achievement," continues Alana. "But we're just grateful for the female artists that paved the way."

Personal Turmoil and Humour

The project came out of a period of emotional upheaval. All three sisters were single, and the music explores that odd liminal space where you're glad to be free, but not quite ready to let go.

The lyrics detail breakups and farewells. The sisters seek love, but not the relationships they've had. You can hear them determining in real life who they aspire to be.

"I love description, yes," responds Danielle. "I Quit is essentially a mantra. You have to consciously practice shutting out the noise and saying, 'I don't give what people think'."

Refinement of Style

That newfound toughness demanded a fresh approach – more raw and direct than anything the band had done before.

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

"Drums are such a specific thing, and I care so much about it," she emphasizes.

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the name of our memoir," quips Alana. "Our motto is, our albums won't commence until we find the right drum sound."

Experiences and Shared Humor

The trio's honesty inspired the album's promotional campaign, where the sisters revealed some of their personal horror stories.

Someone broke up with Este over a medical consideration. Alana told 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," notes Alana. "Therefore to be able to find humor in those stories and hear others tell you even crazier stories, it's so amazing."

An Assured Legacy

You can clearly sense a shift in the band. These days, Haim are more assured of their standing in the industry.

They're festival headliners, with hit albums and an worldwide fan base.

Yet Haim will consistently be their number one priority.

"My sisters and I have been making music since I was a young child," concludes Alana. "It feels as if no other path that we were supposed to do. And I'm really grateful we've made it and we're still kicking."