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"Do you know when you'll be speaking to Haim?" an inquiry pops up. "I was hoping to ask if I can be their extra sister."

There is only a key snag: The sender also desires to be the Haims' additional sibling. Furthermore, we are far from alone. A host of famous admirers have also begged for the role.

One thing is obvious an irresistible appeal is at play. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana started their career playing gigs at small eateries with their family. Today, they are repeated Grammy hopefuls.

Like all the greatest bands, they're a inseparable gang. Their visuals often show them striding in unison down the streets of Los Angeles. During performances, they play with such boundless exuberance you inevitably think, "I'd love to be involved in that, too."

"The numerous instances on tour that young girls told us and said, 'Seeing you perform, I picked up a drum kit'," says Alana, the most junior of the trio. "It is the biggest honour. That's an award in itself. We've done our job if we can encourage young girls to start a band."

"Therefore all is invited to be the fourth Haim sister."

Grammy Milestone

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

They're right now reeling from the news it's been shortlisted for Best Rock Album at the Grammy Awards – with Haim the first female band ever in the running for the prize.

"I follow the nominations every year, so it sort of feels like an out-of-body experience when your name is called," explains Alana. "I immediately called my sisters to say, 'Am I hearing this correctly or am I hallucinating'?"

The weight of the accolade isn't lost on the sisters.

"We deliberately set out to make a rock album this time, so it's a significant achievement," continues Alana. "But we're just appreciative for the women that came before us."

Personal Turmoil and Humour

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

The words follow breakups and goodbyes. The sisters desire love, but not the relationships they've got. You can hear them working out in the moment who they aspire to be.

"That's a perfect way of putting it, yes," says Danielle. "I Quit is like a personal statement. You have to actively work on blocking the criticism and saying, 'I couldn't care less what people think'."

Development of Music

That recent toughness required a fresh approach – more unpolished and direct than anything the band had done before.

For Danielle, who co-produced 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," jokes Alana. "Our motto is, our albums don't start until we find the perfect drum sound."

Anecdotes and Collective Humor

The band's candor fueled the album's marketing, where the sisters disclosed some of their personal misadventures.

Someone broke up with Este over a health consideration. Alana recalled a story of travelling to celebrate New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a casual gesture at midnight.

"During these breakups, you just feel like there's no light," explains Alana. "Thus to be able to share those stories and have them tell you more outrageous stories, it's incredible."

A Secure Path

It's not difficult sense a change in the band. Today, Haim are more confident of their position in the industry.

They're festival headliners, with successful albums and an worldwide following.

But the sister act will always be their top focus.

"Me and my siblings have been playing music since I was a young child," concludes Alana. "It feels as if no other path that we were supposed to do. And I'm really grateful we've gotten here and we're still going strong."