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"Any idea when you're speaking to Haim?" an inquiry reads. "My request was to ask if I can become their newest bandmate."

However, there remains one problem: The author likewise desires to be the Haims' fourth member. Furthermore, we are not alone. Multiple high-profile supporters have openly begged for the role.

The evidence suggests something is happening. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana launched their path performing shows at neighborhood delis with their parents. Now they're repeated Grammy Award nominees.

In the tradition of the greatest groups, they're a close gang. Their videos often show them marching in sync down the roads of Los Angeles. On stage, they jam with such unfettered happiness you find yourself thinking, "I want to be involved in that, too."

"The amount of times on tour that audience members came up to us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I got a drum kit'," states Alana, the youngest of the Haim siblings. "It is the biggest honor. That is recognition in itself. Our mission is accomplished if we can encourage others to make music."

"So anyone are welcome to be the fourth member of Haim."

Award Milestone

The group are connecting from a break, where they're taking a pause after an major tour in for their latest album, I Quit.

They're currently reeling from 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 award.

"I follow the lists every year, so it almost feels like The Truman Show when your name is read out," notes Alana. "I had to call my sisters to say, 'Did we just hear this right or am I imagining things'?"

The significance of the honor isn't lost on the sisters.

"We really set out to make a rock record this time, so it's a major milestone," adds Alana. "However we're just appreciative for the women that came before us."

Personal Turmoil and Laughter

The album was born from a period of transition. All three sisters were single, and the music explores that odd in-between place where you're happy to be free, but not quite ready to start anew.

The words detail departures and farewells. The sisters seek love, but not the relationships they've experienced. You can hear them figuring out in real time who they are becoming.

"I love summary, yes," says Danielle. "I Quit is kind of like a personal statement. You have to make an effort in shutting out the criticism and saying, 'I don't give what people think'."

Refinement of Music

That newfound resilience required a fresh approach – more organic and immediate than any of the music the band had done before.

For Danielle, who helped produce the album, that was founded on the drums.

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

"'Journey of the drum sound' will be the title of our memoir," laughs Alana. "Our motto is, our albums cannot begin until we find the perfect drum sound."

Stories and Collective Humor

The trio's openness fueled the album's rollout, where the sisters revealed some of their romantic tales.

One man broke up with Este over a health concern. Alana told 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 no hope," explains Alana. "So to be able to find humor in those stories and hear others tell you wilder stories, it's incredible."

A Secure Legacy

One can easily sense a shift in the band. These days, Haim are more assured of their place in the music world.

They're major draws, with hit albums and an worldwide following.

But Haim will consistently be their primary focus.

"My sisters and I have been playing music since I was a young child," shares Alana. "It feels as if nothing else that we were meant to do. And I'm really thankful we've made it and we're still making music."