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"Do you know when you'll be chatting with the Haim sisters?" a message reads. "I was hoping to ask if I can join as their newest bandmate."

However, there remains a key snag: The author likewise longs to be Haim's fourth member. And we're not alone. Multiple high-profile supporters have also petitioned for the role.

One thing is obvious an irresistible appeal is at play. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana started their path doing sets at neighborhood delis with their parents. Presently, they stand as multiple Grammy nominees.

Like all the best groups, they're a inseparable trio. Their videos frequently show them striding in harmony down the roads of Los Angeles. On stage, they play with such unfettered exuberance you can't help but think, "I wish to be involved in that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that audience members told us and said, 'After your show, I picked up a drum kit'," states Alana, the youngest of the sisters. "That is the greatest honour. That's an award in itself. We have succeeded if we can motivate others to form a group."

"So all is invited to be the next member of Haim."

Historic Milestone

The band are speaking from a break, where they're taking a pause after an major tour in support of their fourth album, I Quit.

They're currently celebrating the news it's been nominated for a top rock honor at the Grammys – with Haim the pioneering female band ever in contention for the prize.

"I watch the lists every year, so it kind of feels like an out-of-body experience when your name is called," notes Alana. "I immediately called my sisters to say, 'Did I hear this right or am I dreaming'?"

The importance of the nomination isn't lost on the sisters.

"We truly set out to make a guitar-driven album this time, so it's a significant achievement," says Alana. "Yet we're just grateful for the women that paved the way."

Heartbreak and Humour

The project emerged from a time of emotional upheaval. All three sisters ended up single, and the music explores that odd liminal space where you're relieved to be free, but not quite ready to start anew.

The words follow endings and goodbyes. The sisters seek love, but not the specific love they've got. You can hear them working out in real life who they aspire to be.

"That's a perfect way of putting it, yes," agrees Danielle. "I Quit is kind of like a personal statement. You have to actively work on shutting out the criticism and saying, 'It doesn't matter to me what people think'."

Refinement of Sound

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

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

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

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the name of our biography," quips Alana. "I've said it, our albums cannot begin until we find the right drum sound."

Experiences and Collective Camaraderie

The trio's openness shaped the album's promotional campaign, where the sisters revealed some of their dating misadventures.

A former partner left Este over a medical consideration. Alana shared a story of travelling to celebrate New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a high five at midnight.

"During these heartbreaks, you just feel like there's only darkness," notes Alana. "Therefore to be able to find humor in those stories and have them tell you even crazier stories, it's therapeutic."

A Confident Path

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

They're major draws, with successful albums and an international following.

Yet Haim will consistently be their primary focus.

"My sisters and I have been performing since I was a young child," says Alana. "It's like nothing else that we were destined for. And I'm really fortunate we've reached this point and we're still going strong."