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"Do you know when you'll be chatting with the band?" a text pops up. "I was hoping to ask if I can become their newest bandmate."

However, there remains a key snag: I also wants to be Haim's newest recruit. And we're far from alone. A host of celebrated supporters have publicly petitioned for the honor.

One thing is obvious an irresistible appeal is at play. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana began their musical journey playing gigs at neighborhood delis with their family. Now they're repeated Grammy hopefuls.

Similar to the most iconic bands, they're a close gang. Their videos repeatedly depict them walking in unison down the streets of Los Angeles. During performances, they perform with such boundless exuberance you find yourself thinking, "I wish to be part of that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that young girls told us and said, 'Watching you live, I bought a drum kit'," says Alana, the youngest of the sisters. "That's the greatest honour. It is a prize in itself. We've done our job if we can motivate people to form a group."

"Therefore all are welcome to be the next Haim sister."

Grammy Nod

The trio have called into a break, where they're recovering after an major tour in for their new album, I Quit.

They're presently reeling from the news it's been shortlisted for Best Rock Album at the Grammy Awards – with Haim the first all-woman band ever in consideration for the prize.

"I watch the lists every year, so it sort of feels like The Truman Show when your name is read out," notes Alana. "I had to call my sisters to say, 'Did I hear this right or am I hallucinating'?"

The importance of the honor resonates with the sisters.

"We deliberately set out to make a guitar-driven album this time, so it's a huge milestone," says Alana. "Yet we're just thankful for the women that inspired us."

Personal Turmoil and Humour

The project emerged from a time of personal change. All three sisters ended up single, and the music captures that unique in-between place where you're relieved to be free, but not quite ready to move on.

The themes track endings and farewells. The sisters seek love, but not the specific love they've had. You can hear them working out in the moment who they are becoming.

"I adore way of putting it, yes," says Danielle. "I Quit is kind of like a mantra. You have to actively work on shutting out the outside opinions and saying, 'I couldn't care less what people think'."

Evolution of Music

That recent 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 was founded on the drums.

"Percussion is such a specific thing, and I am so passionate about it," she states.

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

Anecdotes and Collective Camaraderie

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

A former partner left Este over a health concern. Alana recalled a story of flying to spend New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a high five at midnight.

"Experiencing these setbacks, you just feel like there's no light," says Alana. "Therefore to be able to share those stories and have them tell you even crazier stories, it's so amazing."

An Assured Legacy

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

They're festival headliners, with hit albums and an worldwide audience.

But the sister act will always be their top priority.

"We have been making music since I was four," concludes Alana. "It's like no alternative that we were meant to do. And I'm really thankful we've reached this point and we're still kicking."