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"When are you interviewing the band?" an inquiry arrives. "My request was to ask if I can join as their newest bandmate."

There is only one problem: I also longs to be Haim's additional sibling. And we're in plentiful company. A host of celebrated supporters have publicly coveted the position.

The evidence suggests a special quality is happening. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana began their path performing shows at local delicatessens with their family. Now they're multi-time Grammy nominees.

In the tradition of the greatest groups, they're a tight-knit unit. Their visuals often show them striding in sync down the avenues of Los Angeles. On stage, they jam with such pure happiness you find yourself thinking, "I want to be part of that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that fans told us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I got a bass'," states Alana, the youngest of the trio. "That is the biggest honor. That's an award in itself. We have succeeded if we can encourage people to make music."

"Therefore all are welcome to be the fourth member of Haim."

Award Milestone

The trio have called into home, where they're recovering after an extensive tour in promoting their latest album, I Quit.

They're presently processing the news it's been nominated for a top rock honor at the Grammys – with Haim the pioneering all-woman band ever in contention for the prize.

"I tune into the lists every year, so it almost feels like an out-of-body experience when your name is announced," explains Alana. "I had to call my sisters to say, 'Did we just hear this correctly or am I dreaming'?"

The importance of the honor resonates with the sisters.

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

Heartbreak and Laughter

The project was born from a time of emotional upheaval. All three sisters were single, and the music explores that unique liminal space where you're glad to be free, but not quite ready to let go.

The lyrics follow breakups and farewells. The sisters want love, but not the relationships they've got. You can hear them determining in real time who they aspire to be.

"I adore description, yes," says Danielle. "I Quit is essentially a mantra. You have to actively work on ignoring the noise and saying, 'It doesn't matter to me what people think'."

Evolution of Sound

That developed confidence called for a different sonic direction – more organic and immediate than anything the band had done before.

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

"Drums are such a detailed thing, and I focus so intensely about it," she states.

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the name of our book," laughs Alana. "I always say, our albums don't start until we find the right drum sound."

Anecdotes and Collective Laughter

The trio's candor fueled the album's marketing, where the sisters disclosed some of their dating tales.

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

"Experiencing these setbacks, you just feel like there's no hope," explains Alana. "Therefore to be able to find humor in those stories and hear others tell you wilder stories, it's incredible."

A Confident Legacy

It's not difficult sense a change in the band. These days, Haim are more certain of their position in the music world.

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

Yet Haim will consistently be their top priority.

"We have been making music since I was four," says Alana. "It's like no other path that we were supposed to do. And I'm really fortunate we've reached this point and we're still kicking."