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

However, there remains a single issue: The sender also longs to be Haim's newest recruit. What's more, we are not alone. Several high-profile supporters have publicly begged for the role.

It's clear a special quality is at play. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana launched their path playing gigs at small eateries with their parents. Presently, they stand as multiple Grammy contenders.

Similar to the greatest ensembles, they're a tight-knit gang. Their visuals repeatedly feature them striding in unison down the streets of Los Angeles. In concert, they perform with such pure joy you inevitably think, "I wish to be part of that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that young girls came up to us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I bought a drum kit'," states Alana, the most junior of the sisters. "That is the biggest compliment. That is recognition in itself. Our mission is accomplished if we can inspire others to make music."

"So everyone gets an invitation to be the next Haim sister."

Historic Recognition

The trio are speaking from their homes, where they're resting up after an major tour in support of their latest album, I Quit.

They're right now reeling from the news it's been nominated for Best Rock Album at the Grammys – with Haim the very first all-woman band ever in the running for the prize.

"I tune into the nominations every year, so it almost feels like an out-of-body experience when your name is announced," explains Alana. "I needed to phone my sisters to say, 'Did I hear this correctly or am I imagining things'?"

The importance of the honor is deeply felt by the trio.

"We truly set out to make a rock record this time, so it's a major step," adds Alana. "Yet we're just grateful for the pioneers that paved the way."

Personal Turmoil and Laughter

The album emerged from a period of transition. 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 start anew.

The themes follow departures and partings. 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 love description, yes," responds Danielle. "I Quit is essentially a mantra. You have to make an effort in ignoring the outside opinions and saying, 'It doesn't matter to me what people think'."

Evolution of Music

That newfound resilience required a fresh approach – more unpolished and immediate than anything the band had done before.

For Danielle, who helped produce the album, that began with the drum sound.

"The drum sound is such a specific thing, and I am so passionate about it," she says.

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the title of our memoir," jokes Alana. "I always say, our albums cannot begin until we find the perfect drum sound."

Experiences and Shared Camaraderie

The trio's honesty fueled the album's promotional campaign, where the sisters revealed some of their romantic misadventures.

One man left Este over a medical consideration. Alana told a story of flying to celebrate New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a casual gesture at midnight.

"During these setbacks, you just feel like there's no light," explains Alana. "So to be able to share those stories and hear others tell you wilder stories, it's therapeutic."

A Confident Legacy

One can easily sense a change in the band. Now, Haim are more assured of their standing in the rock pantheon.

They're top-billed acts, with successful albums and an worldwide following.

But the band will forever be their number one focus.

"My sisters and I have been playing music since I was a young child," shares Alana. "There is no alternative that we were supposed to do. And I'm really thankful we've reached this point and we're still making music."