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"Do you know when you'll be interviewing the band?" an inquiry reads. "I wanted to ask if I can be their extra sister."

There's just a single issue: The author likewise desires to be the Haims' additional sibling. What's more, we are in plentiful company. A host of high-profile fans have publicly coveted the role.

The evidence suggests something is going on. The siblings Este, Danielle and Alana launched their path playing gigs at small eateries with their parents. Today, they are multiple Grammy hopefuls.

Similar to the most iconic bands, they're a close trio. Their visuals often feature them striding in unison down the avenues of Los Angeles. During performances, they play with such pure happiness you find yourself thinking, "I wish to be part of that, too."

"The amount of times on tour that audience members told us and said, 'Watching you live, I bought a drum kit'," remarks Alana, the youngest of the Haim siblings. "That's the biggest honour. That is recognition in itself. We have succeeded if we can encourage others to form a group."

"So everyone is invited to be the next part of the family."

Grammy Milestone

The trio are speaking from home, where they're recovering after an extensive tour in support of their latest album, I Quit.

They're presently reeling from the news it's been shortlisted for a top rock honor at the Grammy Awards – with Haim the first all-woman band ever in the running for the prize.

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

The weight of the accolade is deeply felt by the sisters.

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

Personal Turmoil and Laughter

The record came out of a period of personal change. All three sisters found themselves single, and the music explores that odd liminal space where you're happy to be free, but not yet ready to start anew.

The lyrics detail departures and farewells. The sisters desire love, but not the kind of love they've had. You can hear them figuring out in real life who they aspire to be.

"I adore way of putting it, yes," agrees Danielle. "I Quit is essentially a mantra. You have to make an effort in blocking the outside opinions and saying, 'I don't give what people think'."

Development of Sound

That developed toughness required a fresh approach – more raw and direct than any of the music the band had done before.

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

"Drums are such a detailed thing, and I am so passionate about it," she says.

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the title of our memoir," quips Alana. "I've said it, our albums don't start until we find the right drum sound."

Anecdotes and Collective Humor

The band's openness inspired the album's rollout, where the sisters disclosed some of their personal misadventures.

One man left Este over a medical concern. Alana recalled a story of travelling to celebrate New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a high five at midnight.

"Experiencing these heartbreaks, you just feel like there's no light," notes Alana. "Thus to be able to laugh at those stories and have them tell you even crazier stories, it's incredible."

A Confident Legacy

You can clearly sense a evolution in the band. Today, Haim are more certain of their standing in the rock pantheon.

They're top-billed acts, with successful albums and an international fan base.

But Haim will consistently be their top commitment.

"My sisters and I have been performing since I was little," shares Alana. "It's like no other path that we were supposed to do. And I'm really grateful we've reached this point and we're still kicking."