Everyone is Encouraged to Become the Fourth Haim Sisters Member.

"Any idea when you're chatting with Haim?" a text pops up. "My request was to ask if I can become their fourth member."

However, there remains a single issue: The sender also longs to be Haim's newest recruit. Furthermore, we are not alone. Multiple celebrated supporters have publicly petitioned for the role.

It's clear a special quality is going on. Sisters Este, Danielle and Alana launched their musical journey performing shows at local delicatessens with their parents. Today, they are repeated Grammy hopefuls.

In the tradition of the best ensembles, they're a tight-knit gang. Their music videos repeatedly feature them walking in sync down the avenues of Los Angeles. In concert, they play with such boundless exuberance you inevitably think, "I'd love to be involved in that, too."

"The amount of times on tour that audience members came up to us and said, 'Watching you live, I bought a drum kit'," says Alana, the most junior of the sisters. "That is the ultimate honour. It is a prize in itself. We have succeeded if we can encourage young girls to form a group."

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

Historic Milestone

The trio are speaking from their homes, where they're resting up after an lengthy tour in support of their latest album, I Quit.

They're currently celebrating the news it's been shortlisted for a top rock honor at the Grammys – with Haim the first all-female band ever in consideration for the award.

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

The weight of the nomination isn't lost on the band.

"We really set out to make a guitar-driven album this time, so it's a huge step," continues Alana. "But we're just thankful for the pioneers that came before us."

Personal Turmoil and Candor

The album came out of a phase of personal change. All three sisters found themselves single, and the music inhabits that strange liminal space where you're glad to be free, but not entirely ready to move on.

The themes follow endings and farewells. The sisters desire love, but not the relationships they've got. You can hear them determining in real life who they are becoming.

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

Evolution of Sound

That newfound confidence required a fresh approach – more organic and direct than anything the band had done before.

For Danielle, who co-produced the album, that started with the percussion.

"Drums are such a specific thing, and I focus so intensely about it," she states.

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

Experiences and Shared Laughter

The band's openness inspired the album's promotional campaign, where the sisters revealed some of their personal misadventures.

Someone left Este over a health consideration. Alana recalled a story of flying to celebrate New Year's Eve with someone, only to receive a high five at midnight.

"Experiencing these breakups, you just feel like there's no hope," notes Alana. "Therefore to be able to share those stories and hear others tell you even crazier stories, it's so amazing."

A Secure Future

You can clearly sense a evolution in the band. Today, Haim are more confident of their position in the industry.

They're top-billed acts, with successful albums and an global following.

Yet the sister act will forever be their primary priority.

"My sisters and I have been playing music since I was little," concludes Alana. "There is nothing else that we were meant to do. And I'm really thankful we've made it and we're still kicking."